The property at 740 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312, built in 1948, is a 1,778 square foot Single Family and has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. It is situated on a lot that is 11,680 square feet and was last tax assessed in 2024 for a valuation of $447,400
The estimate for this property has experienced a 0.35% increase in the past 6 months reaching a value of $486,321.
- IA
- Des Moines
- 740 53Rd St
- Parcel Number090/01481-000-000
- CountyPOLK
- Stories2
Property Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $291,020 -29.72% |
| 2020 | $414,100 +36.26% |
| 2019 | $303,900 +13.64% |
| 2018 | $267,420 +11.74% |
| 2017 | $239,320 +3.51% |
| 2013 | $231,200 |
Valuation History
Source: Public Records
| Month | Valuation | Single Family Homes Sold | Median Sales Price/Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $486,321 | - | - |
| Nov 2025 | $489,288 | - | - |
| Oct 2025 | $489,718 | - | - |
| Sep 2025 | $479,300 | - | - |
| Aug 2025 | $492,855 | - | - |
| Jul 2025 | $475,657 | - | - |
| Jun 2025 | $481,161 | - | - |
| May 2025 | $484,635 | - | - |
| Apr 2025 | $477,706 | - | - |
| Mar 2025 | $479,763 | - | - |
| Feb 2025 | $471,023 | - | - |
| Jan 2025 | $480,971 | - | - |
| Dec 2024 | $465,610 | - | - |
| Nov 2024 | $475,792 | - | - |
| Oct 2024 | $468,097 | - | - |
| Sep 2024 | $457,155 | - | - |
| Aug 2024 | $467,937 | - | - |
| Jul 2024 | $457,677 | - | - |
| Jun 2024 | $464,306 | - | - |
| May 2024 | $457,666 | - | - |
| Mar 2024 | $419,750 | - | - |
| Feb 2024 | $343,500 | - | - |
| Jan 2024 | $331,250 | - | - |
| Dec 2023 | $408,170 | - | - |
| Nov 2023 | $447,233 | - | - |
| Oct 2023 | $449,404 | - | - |
| Sep 2023 | $364,124 | - | - |
| Aug 2023 | $467,435 | - | - |
| Jul 2023 | $465,641 | - | - |
| Jun 2023 | $465,367 | - | - |
| May 2023 | $468,984 | - | - |
| Apr 2023 | $484,300 | - | - |
| Mar 2023 | $448,822 | - | - |
| Feb 2023 | $439,300 | - | - |
| Jan 2023 | $440,600 | - | - |
*Market History, including Median Sales Price per square foot, and Single Family Homes Sold is based on historical data of Zip Code: 50312 - IA
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,156 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 2,671 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $67,963 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $54,353 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 79 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
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