$224,900

1721 57th Pl Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,671
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
868 sqft
0.2 acres
$259 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1721 57th Pl

Great updated starter home in convenient location. Some features of the home 2 car detached garage, fenced backyard, finished lower level and nice kitchen. Easy to show.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size868 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.186 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #712905
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $224,900
  • Price/SqFt: $259
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,596
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: From Franklin: South on 57th Street. Right (west) on Northwest Drive. Right (south) on 57th Place. Home is on the left. From College: North on Washington Ave. Left on 57th Place. Home is on the right.
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Living Area: 868 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.186 Acres
  • MLS Number: 712905
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
  • Office Phone: (515) 453-6884
  • Listing Agent: ALAN DONAHOE

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$189,200$3,596
2021$164,200$3,596
2020$147,500$3,596
2019$147,500$3,252
2018$131,000$3,252
2017$131,000$2,912

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Hills Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

2401 56th St

5

Windsor Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

5912 University Ave

3

Perkins Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

4301 College Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $65,083. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

20%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

57%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • ToyotaToyota
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1721 57th Pl

The listing price of 1721 57th Pl property is $224,900.

The property 1721 57th Pl is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.

Active Listing: 1721 57th Pl is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1721 57th Pl are: Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Windsor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,596 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 1721 57th Pl has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1721 57th Pl is 868 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1721 57th Pl is 1950.

This home is located at 1721 57th Pl in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 868 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $224,900.

In April 2025 more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 58 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 141 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 41 days, the median list price was $215,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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