This beautiful home is nestled in the tall oak trees of the coveted Waterbury neighborhood in Des Moines. The moment you walk in the home, you'll revel in the character of the arched doorways, hardwood floors, elegant built-ins and crown molding. The exquisite dining room and living room flank the beautiful front entry. The main floor also features a sun room perfectly designed for you and a good book. You'll love the den with tall ceilings, beams, wet bar and gas fireplace. It's the perfect place to entertain guests or enjoy a cozy winter night. The character and hardwood floors extend to the upper level with 3 nicely-sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. Basement makes an excellent work out room and even has a shower! Unlike many old Des Moines homes, this one features a 3 car heated garage. The lot is almost a half acre and has ample parking for guests off the alley. The dead end street equates to less car traffic. The current seller has meticulously cared for the home for 20 years.
Interior: Wet Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
Fireplace: Gas, Vented, Wood Burning
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Exterior: Patio
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 3 spaces
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Rectangular Lot
Lot Size: 0.43 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Roosevelt High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Merrill Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Hanawalt Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: From 235, take 42nd St Exit and head South, turning on Harwood before you get to Ingersoll. Follow Harwood as it curves around the neighborhood. Turn right at 53rd St.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $600,000
Price Per SqFt: $211/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $10,644
Tax Year: 2021
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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.
Elementary School
3
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Hanawalt Elementary School
225 56th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.81 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Middle School
4
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Merrill Middle School
5301 Grand Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.55 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
9
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Cowles Elementary School
6401 College Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.41 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
1
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Goodrell Middle School
3300 E 29th St
Distance between this listing and this school6.95 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
3
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Roosevelt High School
4419 Center St
Distance between this listing and this school0.55 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
3
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Hanawalt Elementary School
225 56th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.81 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Hubbell Elementary School
800 42nd St
Distance between this listing and this school0.75 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
5
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Windsor Elementary School
5912 University Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.81 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Assigned Schools
4
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Merrill Middle School
5301 Grand Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.55 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
9
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Cowles Elementary School
6401 College Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.41 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
1
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Goodrell Middle School
3300 E 29th St
Distance between this listing and this school6.95 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
3
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Roosevelt High School
4419 Center St
Distance between this listing and this school0.55 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
1
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Walnut Creek Campus
815 8th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.36 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
1
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Ruby Van Meter School
710 28th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.72 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $180,000. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is $200k+ annually. Typical family type is married, with kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 739 53rd St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 739 53rd St property is $600,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 739 53rd St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 739 53rd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 739 53rd St are: Hanawalt Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10Merrill Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10Roosevelt High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $10,644 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on October 25, 2004 for $292,500. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 739 53rd St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 739 53rd St is 2,839 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
This home is located at 739 53rd St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Waterbury neighborhood. This 2,839 square foot home, which was built in 1937, sits on a 0.43 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 22, 2024 and is currently priced at $600,000.
In August 2024, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 55 sold above asking price, over 126 sold below and more than 61 were sold right at the asked price. The median list price of listings available in August 2024 was $213,114, while the average time on the real estate market was 27 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.