1444 55th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
About This Home
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, storage, or a workshop. Whether you're looking to invest or settle into your first home, this property offers value, updates, and potential all in one!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Metal Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Finished area below ground: 384
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 866
- Total interior livable area: 866 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 100/12071000000
- Zoning: N3B
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck,Fence
- Fencing: Partial
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $986 | $11,832 |
| Home Insurance * | $130 | $1,560 |
| Property Taxes | $281 | $3,372 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,518 | $18,216 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Listed for sale | $207,000 |
| 2026-04-27 | Listing removed | $212,000 |
| 2026-03-20 | Listed for sale | $212,000 |
| 2025-01-23 | Listing removed | $220,000 |
| 2024-11-18 | Price change | $220,000 |
| 2024-10-21 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2020-02-27 | Listing removed | $1,200 |
| 2019-12-16 | Listed for rent | $1,200 |
| 2012-04-04 | Sold | $57,000 |
| 2012-02-11 | Listed for sale | $54,900 |
| 2012-01-07 | Listing removed | $59,900 |
| 2012-01-06 | Price change | $59,900 |
| 2011-12-14 | Price change | $67,500 |
| 2011-12-13 | Price change | $59,900 |
| 2011-11-18 | Price change | $67,500 |
| 2011-10-07 | Price change | $71,900 |
| 2011-09-10 | Listed for sale | $74,900 |
| 2011-09-08 | Sold | $100,100 |
| 2011-05-19 | Price change | $90,000 |
| 2011-01-29 | Price change | $100,000 |
| 2010-11-13 | Listed for sale | $105,000 |
| 2001-11-30 | Sold | $75,500 |
| 1998-11-04 | Sold | $78,500 |
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