$239,900

3429 54th St Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,849
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,000 sqft
0.2 acres
$240 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3429 54th St

Move in ready, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 2 stall garage ranch by Merle Hay neighborhood in Des Moines! Covered front deck greets you as you walk up to the home. Enter to a huge tiled formal dining room, great place to set up a long table for all your meal time entertainment! Flow into the living room with huge stone fireplace mantle, great area to set up a big screen for movie and game nights! Kitchen towards the back, plenty of cabinet space, and all stainless steel appliances included! Full bathroom right off dining space, as well as two bedrooms on this main level. Finished basement offers a second living room, great area for a kids play space or a home office! Third bedroom in basement, as well as a half bathroom. Plenty more storage space and laundry area in the basement too! Outside you'll find a huge open patio in the fully fenced backyard, great for grilling out and entertaining! Two stall garage offers protection for your vehicles too! Located close to Merle Hay Mall, plenty of food options, and close to parks! Come check out this move in ready 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 2 stall garage ranch home in Des Moines! Call your favorite realtor for a showing today!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,000 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.215 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #717648
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $239,900
  • Price/SqFt: $239
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,456
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: From Douglas Ave and 54th St, head south on 54th St, home on east side of street.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Living Area: 1,000 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.215 Acres
  • MLS Number: 717648
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: GoSynergy Realty
  • Office Phone: (515) 441-2173
  • Listing Agent: jHo Goh

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3429 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310 - view of front of house with covered porch, a garage, an outbuilding, and fence

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 25, 2006
Home Sold
$139,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$183,300$3,456
2021$153,400$3,456
2020$142,100$3,456
2019$142,100$3,138
2018$126,700$3,138
2017$126,700$2,926

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Moore Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

3716 50th St

2

Hills Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

2401 56th St

3

Samuelson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.5 mi

3929 Bel Aire Rd

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 $52,461. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. The majority of 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?

27%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

50%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
10%
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
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Frequently asked questions

About 3429 54th St

The listing price of 3429 54th St property is $239,900.

The property 3429 54th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.

Active Listing: 3429 54th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 3429 54th St are: Moore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Samuelson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Urbandale Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Urbandale High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,456 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on October 25, 2006 for $139,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 3429 54th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 3429 54th St is 1,000 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 3429 54th St is 1920.

This home is located at 3429 54th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 1,000 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $239,900.

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 homes for sale 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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