This 2 bedroom 1 bath home has a gigantic privacy fenced yard and is a wonderful open layout. 2 bedrooms (1 housing the laundry closet) and 1 bath. Living room opens into the kitchen. Convenient location which is near a bus line, Hoover high school, Northwest aquatic center and Merle Hay Mall. Quick and easy access to I-80. Newer furnace. The portable A/C cools the entire house and will stay with the property. Don't miss out on this gem of a smaller property. Make this home yours today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
7,280 sq ftLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kathy Swanson• RE/MAX Concepts
Contact: (515) 778-3638
Bought with Erin Rundall• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with Staci Burr• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Check out this move-in ready AND affordable house. This 2/1 bungalow offers a fully fenced yard, current rental cert good till 4/2022, and a very convenient location. Huge fully fenced backyard. 2min walk to groceries and bus stop, 3-5 min walk to Hoover High School, Northwest Aquatic center, and Merle Hay Mall. Quick access to I-80. New HVAC just last year. Great for an investment or first time home buyer!
Public Records
Dec 30, 2010
Sold
$63,000
$131/sq ft
DMMLS #310394
Aug 27, 2007
Sold
$45,000
$94/sq ft
Jul 6, 2007
Listed
$49,900
$104/sq ft
Great for a rental property
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,832 (+2.0%)
$43,000 + $60,700
$103,700
2024
$1,796 (−5.6%)
$37,400 + $53,900
$91,300
2023
$1,902 (+0.7%)
$37,400 + $53,900
$91,300
2022
$1,888 (+0.1%)
$32,900 + $47,800
$80,700
2021
$1,886 (−3.8%)
$32,900 + $47,800
$80,700
2020
$1,960 (+24.2%)
$32,900 + $47,800
$80,700
2019
$1,578 (+1.4%)
$30,700 + $44,900
$75,600
2018
$1,556 (+9.9%)
$30,700 + $44,900
$75,600
2017
$1,416 (+15.1%)
$26,800 + $40,400
$67,200
2016
$1,230 (+7.7%)
$24,000 + $36,900
$60,900
2013
$1,142
$21,400 + $33,600
$55,000
Tax history for 4150 55th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,832 (+2.0%)
$43,000 + $60,700
$103,700
2024
$1,796 (−5.6%)
$37,400 + $53,900
$91,300
2023
$1,902 (+0.7%)
$37,400 + $53,900
$91,300
2022
$1,888 (+0.1%)
$32,900 + $47,800
$80,700
2021
$1,886 (−3.8%)
$32,900 + $47,800
$80,700
2020
$1,960 (+24.2%)
$32,900 + $47,800
$80,700
2019
$1,578 (+1.4%)
$30,700 + $44,900
$75,600
2018
$1,556 (+9.9%)
$30,700 + $44,900
$75,600
2017
$1,416 (+15.1%)
$26,800 + $40,400
$67,200
2016
$1,230 (+7.7%)
$24,000 + $36,900
$60,900
2013
$1,142
$21,400 + $33,600
$55,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
52 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,280 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
480
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000602000000
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
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Fencing: Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.167
Lot Size Acres: 0.167
Lot Size Dimensions: 52X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3A
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,824
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 480
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,280 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000602000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$138,000 – $167,000
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