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1444 55th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311

$220,000

Home List Price

$2,613*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
866 SqFt
$254/SqFt
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1444 55th St, Des Moines$220,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,613*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage1 space
Year Built1952
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #706270
Lot Size0.15 Acres
StatusActive

About 1444 55th St

Are you looking for an investment property, to add to your rental portfolio? If so, then this is a great opportunity to add some additional income! The rental certificate was just renewed, and there is also a brand new roof installed October 17th, 2024. The garage roof is also new. This home features two bedrooms, 1 full bath, with a half bath in the basement. Long term tenant of 3+ years, with a lease locking them in place until September 30th, 2025.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Living Area: 866 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: United Real Estate Profess
  • Office Phone: (515) 509-2344
  • Listing Agent: Madalin Akers

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Other, Stove, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: On i235W, take exit for 56th St. Turn north on 56th, and continue north across University. Home will be on the West Side of 55th St.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $220,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $254/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,412
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$215K

Med. Price/SqFt

$190

Avg. Days On Market

34

# of Sold Homes

205

1444 55th St vs Des Moines

61 DAYS ON ROCKET

+27 Days

$220,000

+$5K More

$254/SqFt

+$63 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $5K more than the Median Sold Price and $63/SqFt more than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #706270

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: United Real Estate Profess
  • Office Phone: (515) 509-2344
  • Listing Agent: Madalin Akers

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Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 12/22/2024, 6:20:55 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Apr 05, 2012Home Sold
$57,000
Sep 08, 2011Home Sold
$100,100

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$3,412$147,000
2020$3,412$131,600
2019$3,096$131,600
2018$3,096$116,400
2017$2,800$116,400

History based on county public records data.

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$1,166

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$726

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10

  • Windsor Elementary School

  • 5912 University Ave

  • 0.52 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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2
/10

  • Hills Elementary School

  • 2401 56th St

  • 0.72 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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3
/10

  • Perkins Elementary School

  • 4301 College Ave

  • 0.87 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $78,608. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1444 55th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1444 55th St property is $220,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1444 55th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1444 55th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $3,412 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on April 5, 2012 for $57,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1444 55th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1444 55th St is 866 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1444 55th St is 1952.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50311›1444 55th St

This home is located at 1444 55th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 866 square foot home, which was built in 1952, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 22, 2024 and is currently priced at $220,000.

While more than 34 listings in Des Moines, IA in November 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 49 listings sold at asking price, and more than 122 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between October 2024 and November 2024 decreased by 5.2%. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 34 days, the median list price was $215,000.

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

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