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1538 55th St; Des Moines, IA Property Details

1538 55th St, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1953. This property is currently Financed and is not for sale. Our records show that 1538 55th St has 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, and a total of 1,122 square feet. The lot size of 1538 55th St is 6,600 square feet.

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1538 55th St Des Moines, IA 50311
$211,800 Estimated Value
3 Beds
1 Baths
1,122 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Financed
  • Owners / Type: 2 / Related
  • Owner Status: Related
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Purchase Price: $105,500
  • Open Loans: 1
  • Gross Yield: 9.039%
  • APN: 100/12149-000-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 18 years, 3 months

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6

Structure

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

Measurements

  • Total: 1,122/SqFt
  • Lot: 6,600/SqFt
  • Attic: 286/SqFt
  • Gross: 2,018/SqFt
  • Garage: 300/SqFt
  • Living: 1,122/SqFt
  • Basement: 816/SqFt
  • Building: 1,938/SqFt
  • Ground: 836/SqFt
  • Attic Finished: 286/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $94.03

Legal Description

  • Description: LOT 382 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PLAT 3
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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: 41.607197 / -93.69336
  • Subdivision: University Heights Plat 3
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 2208
  • Cooling: Central
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 1

Ownership Info

1538 55th St has no associated ownership info
1538 55th St has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

1538 55th St has 10 associated Taxes items

1538 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 $211,800. The APN we've located for 1538 55th St is 100/12149-000-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $211,800
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  100/12149-000-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  40700
  • Market Land Value:  40700
  • Tax Amount:  3298
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  211800
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

1538 55th St has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $211,800 Land Value $40,700 Improvement Value $171,100 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $178,100 Land Value $35,800 Improvement Value $142,300 Tax Amount $3,298 Change Rate -0.042948% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.018518%
Year 2023 Assessed Value $178,100 Land Value $35,800 Improvement Value $142,300 Tax Amount $3,446 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.019349%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $155,100 Land Value $32,300 Improvement Value $122,800 Tax Amount $3,446 Change Rate +0.060308% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.022218%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $155,100 Land Value $32,300 Improvement Value $122,800 Tax Amount $3,250 Change Rate -0.035608% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.020954%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $138,800 Land Value $28,800 Improvement Value $110,000 Tax Amount $3,370 Change Rate +0.098435% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.02428%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $138,800 Land Value $28,800 Improvement Value $110,000 Tax Amount $3,068 Change Rate +0.011873% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.022104%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $122,700 Land Value $25,100 Improvement Value $97,600 Tax Amount $3,032 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024711%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $122,700 Land Value $25,100 Improvement Value $97,600 Tax Amount $3,032 Change Rate +0.112252% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024711%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $109,300 Land Value $21,900 Improvement Value $87,400 Tax Amount $2,726 Change Rate +0.028679% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024941%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $109,300 Land Value $21,900 Improvement Value $87,400 Tax Amount $2,650 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024245%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $104,900 Land Value $20,700 Improvement Value $84,200 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $2,458 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate