A perfect home to build equity. A large living room and three bedrooms on the main floor all with hardwood floors in good condition. Full bath and nice sized kitchen. Come make this your home. The major upgrades have been completed. These include a new roof, gutters and downspouts in 2025. New gas furnace and central air in 2025. A support system has been installed in the lower level with a transferable warranty.
Merle Hay, located between I-235 and I-80/35, is a commercial and residential Des Moines neighborhood with a mall corridor and mid-century subdivisions. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Merle Hay Road and Douglas Avenue, where big-box storefronts, local eateries, and steady traffic set a pragmatic, on-the-go tone. Ranch houses and split-levels sit on curving streets, with pockets of apartments near the main arterials. Merle Hay Mall remains the defining landmark, shaping the area’s retail-first geography. The Des Moines Buccaneers at Buccaneer Arena add a loud, local sports ritual to the week. Sidewalks and multi-use paths link to nearby green space for a break from the corridor pace.
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Offer insights
4148 53rd St · $175,000
$175K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $175K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
21 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Dining area
Cable TV
Bedrooms
3 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Stove
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Chain link fencing
Concrete road frontage
Home design
Single-story home
Resale property
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Vinyl siding
Block foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Built with vinyl siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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
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
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 4148 53rd St
$169,195
$5,805 under list price of $175K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $160K to $248K.