$229,900

1721 57th Pl Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,730
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
868 sqft
0.2 acres
$265 / 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

  • 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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$229,900

1721 57th Pl

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Property sales

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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. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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

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 $229,900.

Over 16 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 92 listings were sold below the listed price and 37 listings were sold for the listed price. Between January and February 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.4%. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 50 days, the median list price was $215,530.

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

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