Over 1300 sq. ft. of finish in this Merle Hay neighborhood ranch! 988 up with another 450 finished in lower level. 3 bedrooms up stairs with laminate wood flooring flowing through the home. 1 full bath up with half bath in lower level. Maintenance free vinyl siding. Large 1 car garage.
Public Records
Mar 2, 2006
Sold
$116,000
$117/sq ft
DMMLS #273902
Jan 12, 2006
Listed
$119,900
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,704 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $173,400
$221,100
2024
$3,624 (−1.6%)
$41,500 + $153,200
$194,700
2023
$3,682 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $153,200
$194,700
2022
$3,652 (+0.2%)
$36,500 + $128,600
$165,100
2021
$3,644 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $128,600
$165,100
2020
$3,780 (+8.6%)
$36,500 + $128,600
$165,100
2019
$3,480 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $120,600
$154,600
2018
$3,440 (+9.0%)
$34,000 + $120,600
$154,600
2017
$3,156 (+1.9%)
$29,800 + $108,200
$138,000
2016
$3,098 (+6.6%)
$26,700 + $98,500
$125,200
2013
$2,906
$24,400 + $92,200
$116,600
Tax history for 4136 53rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,704 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $173,400
$221,100
2024
$3,624 (−1.6%)
$41,500 + $153,200
$194,700
2023
$3,682 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $153,200
$194,700
2022
$3,652 (+0.2%)
$36,500 + $128,600
$165,100
2021
$3,644 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $128,600
$165,100
2020
$3,780 (+8.6%)
$36,500 + $128,600
$165,100
2019
$3,480 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $120,600
$154,600
2018
$3,440 (+9.0%)
$34,000 + $120,600
$154,600
2017
$3,156 (+1.9%)
$29,800 + $108,200
$138,000
2016
$3,098 (+6.6%)
$26,700 + $98,500
$125,200
2013
$2,906
$24,400 + $92,200
$116,600
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
988
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000494000000
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
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 60x140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: R
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 450
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,986
Tax Year: 2015
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: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 988
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000494000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Moore Elementary School
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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Estimated sale price
$218,000 – $264,000
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