1444 55th Street
Des Moines, IA 50311
2
Bed
2
Bath
866Sqft
Welcome to 1444 55th St in Des Moines! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers a great blend of comfort, updates, and opportunity. Fresh interior paint throughout gives the home a clean, move-in ready feel, while new flooring in both bathrooms and the finished portion of the basement adds modern touches where it counts. Major updates have already been taken care of, including a new roof on both the home and the garage in 2024, giving peace of mind for years to come. Step outside to enjoy the brand-new back deck, built in 2025—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Previously used as a rental property, this home presents a solid investment opportunity, or an ideal starter home for anyone looking to build equity. A deep 2-car detached garage provides plenty of space for parking, stora
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 2Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partially Finished -
Flooring Information
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Roofing Information
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Interior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air
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Building Information
Year Built: 1952 Building Area Total: 866 Construction Materials: Metal Siding Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Deck Private Pool: No
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $195000 Original Price: $207000 Cash, Conventional
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 100/12071-000-000 Annual Tax: $3605.83 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 296 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PLAT 2
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Parking Information
Detached, GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
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Location Information
Direction: On i235 W, take the exit for 56th St. Turn North onto 56th st. Go past University, and home will be on the West side of 55th St, across from the Glendale Cemetery. WaterSource: Public
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| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1440 21st Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $190,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,196 | 2,196 SqFt |
| 1314 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $505,000 | 10 | -- | 4,140 | 4,140 SqFt |
| 2210 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $179,900 | 4 | 3 | 1,440 | 1,440 SqFt |
| 1357 23rd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $115,000 | 2 | 1 | 795 | 795 SqFt |
| 2303 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $225,000 | 1 | -- | 2,734 | 2,734 SqFt |
| 1107 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $399,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,192 | 2,192 SqFt |
| 1011 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $290,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,452 | 1,452 SqFt |
| 1121 26th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $429,900 | 6 | 3 | 2,283 | 2,283 SqFt |
| 1132 26th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $524,900 | 4 | 3 | 1,932 | 1,932 SqFt |
| 1077 27th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $254,900 | 4 | 5 | 2,563 | 2,563 SqFt |
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