$165,000

3841 55th St Des Moines, IA 50310

$1,959
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
744 sqft
0.2 acres
$222 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3841 55th St

Located at 3841 55th Street in Des Moines' desirable Merle Hay neighborhood, this 1955-built ranch-style home offers comfortable living space with modern updates with classic charm! The open-concept layout is perfect for entertaining, featuring hardwood floors throughout and a renovated kitchen with concrete countertops and spacious cabinetry for storage! Key updates include, new ac and water heater, electrical, roof, windows and hardy plank siding! Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to shopping and dining options, and just minutes from major roadways for easy access to all that Des Moines has to offer. With all the updates already completed, all you need to do is unpack and make this charming house your home! This is an excellent opportunity for first-time homebuyers seeking a move-in ready residence in a vibrant community.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size744 sqft
Lot size0.193 Acres
Year built1955
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #715112
Garage1 space
FireplaceElectric

Summary

  • MLS Number: 715112
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Goldfinch Realty Group
  • Office Phone: (515) 457-1177
  • Listing Agent: Gina Hope

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view of front facade with concrete driveway, an outdoor structure, a front lawn, central AC unit, and a garage

$165,000

3841 55th St

$1,959

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 13, 2020
Home Sold
$122,500
Dec 13, 2019
Home Sold
$133,500
Jun 29, 2015
Home Sold
$98,000
Aug 15, 2005
Home Sold
$84,500
Jun 28, 2004
Home Sold
$61,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$127,100$2,174
2021$109,800$2,174
2020$92,700$2,174
2019$92,700$2,192
2018$91,100$2,192
2017$91,100$2,010

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Moore Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

3716 50th St

2

Hills Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

2401 56th St

3

Samuelson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 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 $56,250. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

36%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

45%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • BuickBuick
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 3841 55th St

This home is located at 3841 55th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 744 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $165,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in March 2025 saw over 35 listings sold above listed price, more than 42 sold at listed price and over 124 sold below. Between February and March 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 6.3%. Listings spent 47 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $215,179 during the same period.

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

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