$225,000

4120 54th St Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,672
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
924 sqft
0.2 acres
$244 / sqft
House

Property details

About 4120 54th St

Welcome to your beautifully remodeled ranch just minutes from Merle Hay Mall. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and main-floor laundry for everyday convenience. The living room opens onto a spacious deck, perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Downstairs, a newly finished basement with luxury vinyl plank flooring and an added egress window features a versatile non-conforming room plus a ready-to-finish half bath. Outside, a four-car detached garage offers plenty of room for vehicles, storage or a hobby workshop. Modern upgrades include a boiler system that heats your hardwood floors throughout the winter, high-efficiency mini-splits that work alongside the existing furnace and A/C year-round, and a recently replaced roof and gutters for peace of mind. This move-in-ready home combines style, comfort and efficiency, schedule your showing today! All information obtained from seller and public records.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size924 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.193 Acres
Year built1947
ParkingDetached, Garage
MLS #717468
Garage4 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 4 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage
  • Exterior: Deck, Fence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $225,000
  • Price/SqFt: $243
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,556
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From Merle Hay Rd go East on Aurora and then south on 54th St to home.
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Living Area: 924 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.193 Acres
  • MLS Number: 717468
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 223-9492
  • Office Email: info@precisiondsm.com
  • Listing Agent: Habib, Omar

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 18, 2023
Home Sold
$186,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$185,100$3,556
2021$155,700$3,556
2020$146,000$3,556
2019$146,000$3,240
2018$130,500$3,240
2017$130,500$2,974

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Moore Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

3716 50th St

3

Samuelson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

3929 Bel Aire Rd

2

Hills Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

2401 56th St

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 $53,926. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

31%
<35k
62%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

42%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • ToyotaToyota

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 4120 54th St

The listing price of 4120 54th St property is $225,000.

The property 4120 54th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.

Active Listing: 4120 54th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 4120 54th St are: Moore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Samuelson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), 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), Johnston Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,556 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 18, 2023 for $186,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 4120 54th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 4120 54th St is 924 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 4120 54th St is 1947.

This home is located at 4120 54th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 924 square foot home, which was built in 1947, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $225,000.

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%. 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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