5255 SW 63rd St is a 960 square foot house on a 0.43 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $220,377.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$220,377
$4,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 24% lower than the average sale price ($290K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,810 (−2.1%)
$49,600 + $150,600
$200,200
2024
$2,870 (−2.0%)
$42,200 + $130,100
$172,300
2023
$2,928 (+1.3%)
$42,200 + $130,100
$172,300
2022
$2,890 (+8.3%)
$35,200 + $103,900
$139,100
2021
$2,668 (+1.9%)
$35,200 + $103,900
$139,100
2020
$2,618 (+1.9%)
$35,200 + $103,900
$139,100
2019
$2,570 (+0.8%)
$31,000 + $92,000
$123,000
2018
$2,550 (−2.4%)
$31,000 + $92,000
$123,000
2017
$2,612 (+9.3%)
$28,900 + $87,700
$116,600
2016
$2,390 (+7.8%)
$28,700 + $88,500
$117,200
2013
$2,218
$26,300 + $83,300
$109,600
Tax history for 5255 SW 63rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,810 (−2.1%)
$49,600 + $150,600
$200,200
2024
$2,870 (−2.0%)
$42,200 + $130,100
$172,300
2023
$2,928 (+1.3%)
$42,200 + $130,100
$172,300
2022
$2,890 (+8.3%)
$35,200 + $103,900
$139,100
2021
$2,668 (+1.9%)
$35,200 + $103,900
$139,100
2020
$2,618 (+1.9%)
$35,200 + $103,900
$139,100
2019
$2,570 (+0.8%)
$31,000 + $92,000
$123,000
2018
$2,550 (−2.4%)
$31,000 + $92,000
$123,000
2017
$2,612 (+9.3%)
$28,900 + $87,700
$116,600
2016
$2,390 (+7.8%)
$28,700 + $88,500
$117,200
2013
$2,218
$26,300 + $83,300
$109,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N1A
Neighborhood District
N1a is intended for large lots for mostly single-household residential houses with a more flexible building form pursuant to House A building type in section 135-2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 840
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 960
Building Sq. Ft: 2,040
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: S 120F W 200F LESS .12A RD N 10A SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 26-78-25
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 960
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,900
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.434
Depth Footage: 157.5
Front Footage: 120
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12007526121000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jordan Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
Stilwell Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
Valley Southwoods
Public 9 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
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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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$210,000 – $254,000
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