This 3 bedroom home is located in a convenient Des Moines location just blocks from Merle Hay Mall and walking distance to Hoover High School, Meredith Middle School, and multiple parks! Aggressively listed at a number to account for some needed projects, there is a ton of potential in this house. Features include: Fence yard, large detached garage, open kitchen, hardwood flooring throughout much of home, well laid out basement set up for future finish, and a large patio area. Real estate investors or contractors. .. the bones are good and this is a great opportunity for someone. Cash terms only, sold as is.
Neat and Clean!! This two bedroom home has an extra room that could be used as a third bedroom if needed (it has a closet) or it would be a great family room. The home has been repainted inside and out. The current owner has had the basement professionally waterproofed. The backyard is fenced and has plenty of room for those family get-togethers. . Lots of off street parking available on the driveway plus the garage. Seller will provide a home warranty.
DMMLS #436297
Aug 18, 2014
Sold
$45,000
$47/sq ft
May 20, 2014
Listed
$55,000
$58/sq ft
+8
Ranch home in great neighborhood close to shopping and grocery stores just east of Merle Hay Mall. Great lot with big backyard and oversized one car garage. One owner home since 1955. Being sold "as is". Assessor says basement has 952 sq ft, but it is smaller. MOTIVATED SELLER!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,718 (−5.5%)
$41,500 + $115,800
$157,300
2023
$2,876 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $115,800
$157,300
2022
$2,852 (−4.9%)
$36,500 + $97,800
$134,300
2021
$3,000 (+8.1%)
$36,500 + $97,800
$134,300
2020
$2,774 (+19.0%)
$36,500 + $97,800
$134,300
2019
$2,332 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $86,200
$120,200
2018
$2,304 (+8.8%)
$34,000 + $73,000
$107,000
2017
$2,118 (+9.5%)
$29,800 + $65,500
$95,300
2016
$1,934 (+87.4%)
$26,700 + $60,100
$86,800
2013
$1,032
$23,700 + $57,800
$81,500
Tax history for 4134 55th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,718 (−5.5%)
$41,500 + $115,800
$157,300
2023
$2,876 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $115,800
$157,300
2022
$2,852 (−4.9%)
$36,500 + $97,800
$134,300
2021
$3,000 (+8.1%)
$36,500 + $97,800
$134,300
2020
$2,774 (+19.0%)
$36,500 + $97,800
$134,300
2019
$2,332 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $86,200
$120,200
2018
$2,304 (+8.8%)
$34,000 + $73,000
$107,000
2017
$2,118 (+9.5%)
$29,800 + $65,500
$95,300
2016
$1,934 (+87.4%)
$26,700 + $60,100
$86,800
2013
$1,032
$23,700 + $57,800
$81,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
952
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000606000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Dec 18, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Aug 21, 2021 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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