$239,500

1907 55th St Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,844
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
996 sqft
0.2 acres
$240 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1907 55th St

Affordable and Adorable! This gem is in the Neighborhood Finance Corp lending map offering up to a $10,000 forgivable grant to buyers that qualify for this incredible offer! Nearly 1,000 finished sqft (plus the 3 seasons room) is ready for you to call home! Step inside to real hardwood floors and laminate flooring throughout. The large living room offers a picture window for lots of natural daylight and views of the mature neighborhood. This room flows right into the dining area. Two bedrooms are near the bathroom. All appliances are included in the kitchen with good cabinet space. Right around the corner is the favorite spot of the owner! The 3 seasons room is HUGE and provides months of great views and space. The yard holds an extra storage shed, fencing and a 2.5 sized detached garage. Need more? The partially finished lower level holds potential for additional living space. The washer and dryer are included in the unfinished area. Location! Location! Location! This home is between Hickman and University making an easy commute to about anywhere in the metro and walking distance to shopping, restaurants, schools and parks. Make this one your next Home Sweet Home!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size996 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.234 Acres
Year built1946
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #713923
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 713923
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Pennie Carroll & Associates
  • Office Phone: (515) 490-8025
  • Listing Agent: Pennie Carroll

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1907 55th St

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$233,300$4,410
2021$191,500$4,410
2020$170,100$4,410
2019$170,100$4,152
2018$156,100$4,152
2017$156,100$3,890

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Hills Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

2401 56th St

3

Perkins Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

4301 College Ave

5

Windsor Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

5912 University 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. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically 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 1907 55th St

This home is located at 1907 55th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 996 square foot home, which was built in 1946, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $239,500.

Over 35 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 124 listings were sold below the listed price and 42 listings were sold for the listed price. In March 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in February. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $215,179, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.

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

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