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1615 55TH ST

DES MOINES, IA 50310
0
Baths
24,661 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
7.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$73,148 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$3,260,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$697,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,563,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,860,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,260,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mini-Warehouse, Storage
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.48
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Sprinklers

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Woodside Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Saydel High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Cornell ElementaryC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.1 mi

District: Saydel Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50310These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,532
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,000 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,153
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1615 55th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Des Moines 50310
  • Among the largest lots in Des Moines 50310
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Des Moines 50310

How it measures up in Des Moines 50310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Moines 50310.

Living area24,661 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,210 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size7.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 1615 55th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDes Moines 50310Polk County
Living areabigger than24,661 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than7.48 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than200398% of homes76% of homes

About 1615 55th St

How big is 1615 55th St, Des Moines, IA?

1615 55th St, Des Moines, IA has 24,661 square feet of living space and a 7.48-acre lot.

When was 1615 55th St, Des Moines, IA built?

1615 55th St, Des Moines, IA was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1615 55th St, Des Moines, IA?

1615 55th St, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Woodside Middle School (middle), rated D; Saydel High School (high), rated F; Cornell Elementary (elementary), rated C. All sit in Saydel Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1615 55th St, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50310?

Among the 10,937 homes in Des Moines 50310, it is bigger than almost all of them (24,661 ft² against a typical 1,210 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (7.48 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2003 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1615 55th St, Des Moines, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1615 55th St, Des Moines, IA was $73,148. The county assessed it at $3,260,000.

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