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1448 55th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311

$220,000

Home List Price

$2,613*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,112 SqFt
$198/SqFt
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1448 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 Built1926
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #706274
Lot Size0.15 Acres
StatusActive

About 1448 55th St

If you're looking for a property to add to your rental portfolio, this is a great opportunity. New roof on the house 10/17/2024, brand new HVAC system installed 2024, and the rental certificate was just renewed as well. Tenant of 2+ years, with a lease locking them in place until September 30th, 2025, this property presents the opportunity to already be providing you with an income.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Ranch
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Living Area: 1,112 SqFt

Listing Office:

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

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • 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: From i235W, take the 56th St Exit. Turn North onto 56th St. Continue North past University, home will be located on the West Side of the Road.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $220,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $198/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,508
  • 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

1448 55th St vs Des Moines

61 DAYS ON ROCKET

+27 Days

$220,000

+$5K More

$198/SqFt

+$7 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $5K more than the Median Sold Price and $7/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: #706274

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 28, 2009Home Sold
$118,000
Aug 02, 2005Home Sold
$109,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$3,508$152,700
2020$3,508$135,300
2019$3,190$135,300
2018$3,190$119,900
2017$2,840$119,900

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

  • 0.71 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. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1448 55th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1448 55th St property is $220,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1448 55th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1448 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 $3,508 (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 28, 2009 for $118,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1448 55th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1448 55th St is 1,112 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1448 55th St is 1926.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50311›1448 55th St

This home is located at 1448 55th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 1,112 square foot home, which was built in 1926, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 22, 2024 and is currently priced at $220,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in November 2024 saw over 34 listings sold above listed price, more than 49 sold at listed price and over 122 sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA decreased by 5.2% between October 2024 and November 2024. The median list price of listings available in November 2024 was $215,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 34 days.

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

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