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1444 55th Street Des Moines, IA 50311
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Key Details
Sold Price $185,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 866 sqft
Price per Sqft $213
MLS Listing ID 747688
Sold Date 10/20/26
Style Ranch
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1952
Annual Tax Amount $3,606
Lot Size 6,621 Sqft
Acres 0.152
Property Sub-Type Residential
Property Description
Welcome home to this cozy, clean, and thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in a convenient central Des Moines Metro location! The main level features beautiful hardwood floors, a bright and inviting living space, and a versatile flex room that can easily serve as a dining area, home office, hobby space, or whatever best fits your lifestyle. You'll love the abundance of storage throughout the home, plus a finished lower-level offering even more living space with new LVP flooring and fresh paint.
Step outside to enjoy the newer deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The oversized 2-stall, approximately 700SF garage is a standout feature, providing incredible flexibility for vehicles, storage, a workshop, hobbies, or whatever extra space you need. Recent updates include a new roof in 2024, new deck in 2025, and new LVP flooring and paint in the lower level. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or an investment opportunity, this property is being sold as is and offers flexibility and excellent potential with it's current rental certificate. Centrally located with easy access to shopping, dining, and the interstate, this charming home offers comfort, flexibility, and convenience in one great package!
Location
State IA
County Polk
Area Des Moines N.West
Zoning N3B
Rooms
Basement Finished
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Dining Area
Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile
Fireplace No
Appliance Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Exterior
Parking Features Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Chain Link, Wood
Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Rectangular Lot
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Schools
School District Des Moines Independent
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 10012071000000
Monthly Total Fees $300
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Financing Conventional
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