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$137,080
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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $119,500 on Aug 16, 2007

3900 53RD ST

DES MOINES, IA 50310
0
Baths
4,200 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$137K
$125K low$150K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$119,500 · Aug 16, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$70 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$4,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Moore Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Meredith Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Hoover High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 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

3900 53rd 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.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Merle Hay
  • Among the smallest lots 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
$112K$414K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$137,080
CheaperTypical $230,759Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size4,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 3900 53rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerle HayDes Moines 50310Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$137,0804% of homes5% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,200 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes8% of homes

About 3900 53rd St

How much is 3900 53rd St, Des Moines, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3900 53rd St, Des Moines, IA is $137,080 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $124,617 to $149,543. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3900 53rd St, Des Moines, IA last sell?

3900 53rd St, Des Moines, IA last sold on Aug 16, 2007 for $119,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 3900 53rd St, Des Moines, IA?

3900 53rd St, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Moore Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Meredith Middle School (middle), rated F; Hoover High School (high), rated F. All sit in Des Moines Independent Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3900 53rd St, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50310?

Among the 10,939 homes in Des Moines 50310, it is worth more than 5% of them ($137,080 against a typical $230,759) and its lot is bigger than almost none of them (4,200 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 9% 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 3900 53rd St, Des Moines, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3900 53rd St, Des Moines, IA was $70. The county assessed it at $4,000.

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