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$384,979$266 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $367,000 on Sep 1, 2022

2805 54TH ST

DES MOINES, IA 50310
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,448 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$385K
$363K low$407K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$367,000 · Sep 1, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,172 (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.$409,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$349,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$367,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$409,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Deck · 260 ft²Porch · 16 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Hills Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Meredith Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Hoover High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Des Moines Independent 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

2805 54th 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 most valuable homes in Merle Hay
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Des Moines 50310
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Merle Hay
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Merle Hay
  • Among the newest homes in Merle Hay

What homes are worth in Des Moines 50310

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$109K$415K

This home is worth more than 97% 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.

Estimated value$384,979
CheaperTypical $230,359Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,448 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,204 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 2805 54th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerle HayDes Moines 50310Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$384,979almost all homes97% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26694% of homes95% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,448 ft²80% of homes69% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac86% of homes85% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than2015almost all homesalmost all homes89% of homes

About 2805 54th St

How much is 2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA is $384,979 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $363,239 to $406,719. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA last sell?

2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA last sold on Sep 1, 2022 for $367,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA?

2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,448 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA built?

2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA?

2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Meredith Middle School (middle), rated D+; Hoover High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Des Moines Independent Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50310?

Among the 10,938 homes in Des Moines 50310, it is worth more than 97% of them ($384,979 against a typical $230,359), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($266 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,448 ft² against a typical 1,204 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2015 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 76% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2805 54th St, Des Moines, IA was $7,172. The county assessed it at $409,200.

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