# 1444 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba single family, $212,000 ($245/sqft), built 1952, 866 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $919/mo. Listed 21 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $212,000 |
| Price/sqft | $245 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 866 |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 21 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $919 |
| **Total** | **$919** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1952

## Description

### Agent Description
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 new back deck, built in 2025 which is 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 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 1444 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.605691, -93.693408
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.605691,-93.693408

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Madalin Akers
- **Brokerage:** Platinum Realty LLC
- **Phone:** 5154234637
- **Email:** soldbymad@gmail.com

## Primary Photo

![1444 55th Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47ed72e20c4168b5d3fe4a29ac75e145l-f2436422011r.jpg)

*21 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/1444-55th-street-des-moines-ia-50311-a736550)*

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**MLS#:** 736550 | **Updated:** 2026-04-25
**Source:** listhub

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