1444 55th Street
Des Moines, IA 50311
2
Bed
2
Bath
866Sqft
0.15Acre(Lot)
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 roo
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 2Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Finished -
Flooring Information
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Interior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer -
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 Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 50X132 Main Square Feet: 0.152 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.152 Lot Size Square Feet: 6600 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $185000 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 10012071000000 Annual Tax: $3606 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: North of University on 55th St, across from 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 | 0.41 Acre |
| 1538 21st Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $137,000 | 2 | 1 | 766 | 0.10 Acre |
| 2124 Drake Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $199,900 | 2 | 2 | 1,394 | 0.16 Acre |
| 1357 23rd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $110,000 | 2 | 1 | 795 | 0.17 Acre |
| 2303 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $225,000 | 1 | -- | 2,734 | 0.15 Acre |
| 1355 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $250,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,064 | 0.18 Acre |
| 1107 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $395,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,192 | 0.07 Acre |
| 1011 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $265,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,452 | -- |
| 1121 26th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $409,900 | 6 | 3 | 2,283 | -- |
| 1132 26th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $499,900 | 4 | 3 | 1,932 | 0.13 Acre |
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