Opportunity knocks! This 4-level split offers strong potential in a sought-after NW neighborhood close to schools, dining, shopping, and recreation. Functional layout with main floor living room, open kitchen/dining, and backyard access. Three bedrooms and full bath with double vanity upstairs. Lower level family room with patio door plus ¾ bath/laundry. Basement features additional living space ideal for a rec room or non-conforming 4th bedroom. Plus storage/mechanical room. Home is sold as-is and priced for buyers ready to add value.
Est. $1,450 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 4127 55th St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #734659
Apr 3, 2026
Sold
$180,000
$186/sq ft
Mar 5, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 26, 2026
Price Changed
$175,000
$181/sq ft
Feb 18, 2026
Listed
$225,000
$232/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 2010
Sold
$130,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,828 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $180,100
$227,800
2024
$3,746 (−1.7%)
$41,500 + $159,400
$200,900
2023
$3,810 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $159,400
$200,900
2022
$3,778 (−4.3%)
$36,500 + $134,000
$170,500
2021
$3,946 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $134,000
$170,500
2020
$4,094 (+8.0%)
$36,500 + $134,000
$170,500
2019
$3,792 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $132,700
$166,700
2018
$3,748 (+9.2%)
$34,000 + $132,700
$166,700
2017
$3,432 (+12.7%)
$29,800 + $119,800
$149,600
2016
$3,044 (+6.9%)
$26,700 + $108,700
$135,400
2013
$2,848
$23,800 + $99,500
$123,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
969
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000593000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
May 3, 2010 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Apr 28, 2010 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Demolition
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: res
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 494
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,828
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 969
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000593000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$253,000 – $306,000
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