$230,000

3924 55th St Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,731
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
912 sqft
0.3 acres
$252 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3924 55th St

Beautifully updated 3-bed, 1-bath home in a prime location! Step into the spacious living room, leading to a fully updated bathroom and three comfortable bedrooms down the hall. The large kitchen, located just off the living room, has custom-built cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and quartz countertops. The unfinished basement offers plenty of storage and potential for future finishing. Additional upgrades include a new roof and windows (2017), an updated electrical panel, newer water heater (2018), a new back deck and rear door (2018), new garbage disposal, new AC and furnace (Feb 2022), new garage door (March 2025) and a spacious 24x24 heated and insulated 2 car garage built in 2017. This home sits on a large fenced lot. Conveniently located near shopping and dining.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size912 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.289 Acres
Year built1958
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #717207
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Dining Area, See Remarks
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $230,000
  • Price/SqFt: $252
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,202
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: East on Douglas Ave, North on 55th Street. Home is on west side of road.
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Living Area: 912 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.289 Acres
  • MLS Number: 717207
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 371-5277
  • Listing Agent: Ingrid Williams

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3924 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310 - back of house with a lawn, central air condition unit, and a deck

$230,000

3924 55th St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 18, 2018
Home Sold
$168,000
Apr 28, 2016
Home Sold
$73,500
Oct 23, 2015
Home Sold
$65,100
Mar 05, 2007
Home Sold
$117,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$204,800$4,202
2021$172,900$4,202
2020$162,100$4,202
2019$162,100$3,240
2018$118,700$3,240
2017$121,800$3,084

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

1.1 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 majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of 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 3924 55th St

The listing price of 3924 55th St property is $230,000.

The property 3924 55th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.

Active Listing: 3924 55th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 3924 55th 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), Urbandale Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), 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 $4,202 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 18, 2018 for $168,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 3924 55th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 3924 55th St is 912 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 3924 55th St is 1958.

This home is located at 3924 55th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 912 square foot home, which was built in 1958, sits on a 0.29 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $230,000.

While more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 58 listings sold at asking price, and more than 141 were sold below. Between March and April 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 7.2%. In April 2025 median list price was $215,000 and the average listing age was 41 days.

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

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