#715745, Shonna Murrey, Listing Office: Epique Realty
543 53rd St Des Moines, IA 50312
Property details
About 543 53rd St
Calling All Investors! This turnkey multifamily is ready to pass to new owners after 18 years. The over 4,000 finished sqft offers 5 units: four 1-bedroom and one 2-bedrooms with rent roll nearly $5,000. The owner’s apartment is stunning and completely remodeled with gorgeous hardwood floors, quartz counters paired with gorgeous backsplash & new cabinets & sink, beautiful bathroom, walk-in closet off the bedroom with custom clothing unit/shelving, newer windows, designer light fixtures, top of the line stainless appliances and the list goes on! Storage is available in the 2+ car attached garage and lower level. Coin laundry serves the tenants well. Parking is provided by on-street and off-street. This location is amazing in the heart of the Waterbury neighborhood within walking distance to public transportation and minutes to the “Avenues” of Ingersol and Grand for shopping and restaurant experiences. This is an easy commute to downtown and I-235 to the suburbs. This is an excellent choice to add to your investment portfolio!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $636,000
- Price/SqFt: $158
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,352
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Ingersoll to 53rd St. to home.
- Year Built: 1916
- Living Area: 4,025 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.155 Acres
- MLS Number: 713013
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Pennie Carroll & Associates
- Office Phone: (515) 490-8025
- Listing Agent: Pennie Carroll
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Dec 26, 2006 | Home Sold | $187,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $374,000 | $8,352 |
2021 | $304,000 | $8,352 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•225 56th St
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•800 42nd St
5
Windsor Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•5912 University Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,458. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 543 53rd St
The listing price of 543 53rd St property is $636,000.
The property 543 53rd St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.
Active Listing: 543 53rd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 543 53rd St are: Hanawalt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Windsor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $8,352 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 26, 2006 for $187,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 543 53rd St has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
The property 543 53rd St is 4,025 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 543 53rd St is 1916.
This home is located at 543 53rd St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Waterbury neighborhood. This 4,025 square foot home, which was built in 1916, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $636,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 49 sold above asking price, over 141 sold below and more than 58 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7.2% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025 median list price was $215,000 and the average listing age was 41 days.