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1444 55th St; Des Moines, IA Property Details

1444 55th St, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1952. This property is currently Cash Purchase,Bank Sale and is for sale. Our records show that 1444 55th St has 2 bedrooms, and 1.5 bathrooms, and a total of 1,250 square feet. The lot size of 1444 55th St is 6,600 square feet.

On Market for 140 days
1444 55th St Des Moines, IA 50311
$185,000 Listing Price
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,250 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 1 / Corporate
  • Owner Status: Corporate
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Purchase Price: $56,500
  • Open Loans / Balance: 1 / $49,990
  • Est. Equity / %: $147,010 / 74.62%
  • Gross Yield: 11.656%
  • APN: 100/12071-000-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 14 years, 4 months

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1

Structure

  • Building Style: Frame
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior Wall Type: Metal
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Sewer Type: Yes
  • Water Source: Municipal
  • Deck: true

Measurements

  • Total: 1,250/SqFt
  • Lot: 6,600/SqFt
  • Gross: 1,634/SqFt
  • Garage: 704/SqFt
  • Living: 1,250/SqFt
  • Basement: 768/SqFt
  • Building: 1,634/SqFt
  • Ground: 866/SqFt
  • Basement Finished: 384/SqFt
  • Basement Unfinished: 384/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $45.20

Legal Description

  • Description: LOT 296 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PLAT 2
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Land Information

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Within Flood Zone: True
  • Flood Zone: X / Low/Medium Risk
  • School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Lat / Lon: 41.60569 / -93.693405
  • Subdivision: University Heights Plat 2
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 2206
  • Cooling: Central
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 3

Ownership Info

1444 55th St has no associated ownership info
1444 55th St has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

1444 55th St has 10 associated Taxes items

1444 55th St, Des Moines, IA pays taxes in Polk County, IA. The most recent tax assessment records are from 2025 and show that the current assessed value of the property is $191,300. The APN we've located for 1444 55th St is 100/12071-000-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $191,300
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  100/12071-000-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  40700
  • Market Land Value:  40700
  • Tax Amount:  3360
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  191300
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

1444 55th St has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $191,300 Land Value $40,700 Improvement Value $150,600 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $3,360 Change Rate -0.030023% Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2023 Assessed Value $170,800 Land Value $35,800 Improvement Value $135,000 Tax Amount $3,464 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.020281%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $147,000 Land Value $32,300 Improvement Value $114,700 Tax Amount $3,464 Change Rate -0.09471% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023565%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $147,000 Land Value $32,300 Improvement Value $114,700 Tax Amount $3,826.4 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.02603%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $131,600 Land Value $28,800 Improvement Value $102,800 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2019 Assessed Value $131,600 Land Value $28,800 Improvement Value $102,800 Tax Amount $334.26 Change Rate -0.892035% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.00254%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $116,400 Land Value $25,100 Improvement Value $91,300 Tax Amount $3,096 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026598%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $116,400 Land Value $25,100 Improvement Value $91,300 Tax Amount $3,096 Change Rate +0.105714% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026598%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $103,500 Land Value $21,900 Improvement Value $81,600 Tax Amount $2,800 Change Rate +0.026393% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.027053%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $103,500 Land Value $21,900 Improvement Value $81,600 Tax Amount $2,728 Change Rate +0.034117% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026357%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $99,300 Land Value $20,700 Improvement Value $78,600 Tax Amount $2,638 Change Rate +0.037766% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026566%
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $2,542 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate