For sale

Price cut: $4K (8/5)

$215,000

1146 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

2beds

924sqft

$1,532/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1947

8,015 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$233/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

This home in the Waveland Park neighborhood is ready for new owners. Hardwood floors throughout with dining space that opens up to the living room and 3 season porch. Updated bathroom with 2 bedrooms on the main. Updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, updated cabinets, countertops, tile backsplash, and lighting. Upstairs is ready to be finished for another bedroom. Lots of storage space in the basement and entertainment space. Outside is a partially fenced in yard and oversized 2 car garage.

48 days

1,026

72

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Dining Area, Window Treatments
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 924
Total interior livable area: 924 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck

Lot

Size: 8,015 Square Feet
Dimensions: 100 x 80
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 09007829000000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1947

Utilities & green energy

Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $233/sqft
Tax assessed value: $203,200
Annual tax amount: $3,608
Date on market: 6/29/2026
Cumulative days on market: 49 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/5/2026	Price change	$215,000-1.8%$233/sqft
Source: DMMLS #744123 Report a problem
7/18/2026	Price change	$219,000-4.4%$237/sqft
Source: DMMLS #744123 Report a problem
6/30/2026	Listed for sale	$229,000+47.7%$248/sqft
Source: DMMLS #744123 Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
9/18/2017	Sold	$155,000-3.1%$168/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/16/2017	Listed for sale	$159,900$173/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
8/15/2017	Pending sale	$159,900$173/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
8/9/2017	Listed for sale	$159,900+23.2%$173/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
9/12/2013	Sold	$129,800+1.8%$140/sqft
Source: DMMLS #422111 Report a problem
7/21/2009	Sold	$127,500+2.4%$138/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/18/2004	Sold	$124,500+5.1%$135/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/6/2002	Sold	$118,500+25.4%$128/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/25/2000	Sold	$94,500$102/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,608 +2%	$203,200 +13.1%
2024	$3,536 -0.6%	$179,700
2023	$3,556 +0.7%	$179,700 +19.1%
2022	$3,530 +0.7%	$150,900
2021	$3,506 -3.7%	$150,900 +7.4%
2020	$3,642 +6.4%	$140,500
2019	$3,422 +8.5%	$140,500 +10.4%
2018	$3,154	$127,300
2017	$3,154 +14.1%	$127,300 +13.1%
2016	$2,764	$112,600 -0.9%
2015	$2,764 +5.8%	$113,600 +2.4%
2014	$2,612	$110,900
2013	--	$110,900 -0.2%
2012	--	$111,100
2011	--	$111,100 -0.7%
2010	--	$111,900
2009	--	$111,900 -13%
2008	--	$128,600
2007	--	$128,600 +10.8%
2006	--	$116,100
2005	--	$116,100 +8.9%
2003	--	$106,640 +10.7%
2002	--	$96,290
2001	--	$96,290