1444 55th Street

Off Market

1444 55th Street

Des Moines IA 50311

866 sq. ft.

6600 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $185,000

Jill Roghair, last sold this property on 20 October 2026 after 214 days on market.

Overview

Welcome home to this cozy, clean, and thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in a convenient central Des Moines Metro location! The main level features beautiful hardwood floors, a bright and inviting living space, and a versatile flex room that can easily serve as a dining area, home office, hobby space, or whatever best fits your lifestyle. You'll love the abundance of storage throughout the home, plus a finished lower-level offering even more living space with new LVP flooring and fresh paint. Step outside to enjoy the newer deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The oversized 2-stall, approximately 700SF garage is a standout feature, providing incredible flexibility for vehicles, storage, a workshop, hobbies, or whatever extra space you need. Recent updates include a new roof in 2024, new deck in 2025, and new LVP flooring and paint in the lower level. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or an investment opportunity, this property is being sold as is and offers flexibility and excellent potential with it's current rental certificate. Centrally located with easy access to shopping, dining, and the interstate, this charming home offers comfort, flexibility, and convenience in one great package!

Features

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2 garage spaces

866 sq. ft. floor area

6600 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom single-family properties sold in Des Moines over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1444 55th Street is $187.45k.

Median value

$187.45k

Estimated value range

$68k - $296k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-5%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Des Moines. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1444 55th Street

2026

Sold

$185,000

20 Oct 2026 by Jill Roghair, of LPT Realty, LLC

Happy sellers in Des Moines

94%

94% of sellers in Des Moines reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Des Moines stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 6 reviews in Des Moines over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 2 bedroom single-family properties in Des Moines

In the last 12 months, 47 two-bedroom single-family properties similar to 1444 55th Street, have been sold.

This represents a 26% decrease in two-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

Sold

For Sale

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Nora Crosthwaite

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Christopher Betts

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Rachel West

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Sarah Shaffer

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