This brick 1-1/2 story located in West Des Moines is just blocks from the interstate and 235 to downtown Des Moines. The deck, with a covered nook, runs the length of the house with access from the formal dining room and the primary bedroom on the main level. The bedroom has a walk-in closet and 3/4 bath with tile shower. Skylights and vaulted ceilings offer a spacious feel to the home. The dine-in kitchen with laminate floors has oak cabinets, an island with stovetop, granite, Thermodor oven with warming drawer, microwave and refrigerator. There is also a 1/2 bath on the main level. The family room has a wood burning fireplace. There is a primary suite on the upper level with a whirlpool tub, shower and walk-in closet. The suite opens to a sitting area with wood burning fireplace. This lovely home sits on 0.235 beautifully manicured acres. The roof and gutters were replaced in 2024 and the exterior was painted in '24.
Sold for $348,000
$348,000
1204 56th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2beds
2,049sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
10,236.6 Square Feet Lot
$347,800 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$2,109 Estimated rent
Home value
$347,800
$330,000 - $369,000
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Formal dining roomCovered nookBeautifully manicured acresSitting areaWalk-in closetVaulted ceilingsLaminate floors
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Listed by:
JENNY GRATIAS WILLE 515-453-5506,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
Marizela Usher
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724141
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Central Vacuum, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,049
- Total interior livable area: 2,049 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 10,236 sqft
- Dimensions: 82 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32004126997015
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Sold | $348,000+0.9%$170/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724141 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Pending sale | $345,000$168/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724141 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $345,000+160.4%$168/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724141 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/1997 | Sold | $132,500$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,896 | $354,000 +8.5% |
| 2024 | $4,896 -5.4% | $326,400 |
| 2023 | $5,176 +1.3% | $326,400 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $5,112 +4% | $276,900 |
| 2021 | $4,916 +1.6% | $276,900 +9.1% |
| 2020 | $4,838 +5.4% | $253,700 |
| 2019 | $4,588 -0.1% | $253,700 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $4,594 | $232,500 |
| 2017 | $4,594 +4.9% | $232,500 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $4,378 | $220,400 |
| 2015 | $4,378 +6.5% | $220,400 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $4,112 | $211,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $211,700 +4% |
| 2012 | -- | $203,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $203,500 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $214,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $214,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $214,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $214,100 +0.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $213,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $213,600 +13% |
| 2003 | -- | $188,990 +13.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $166,930 |
| 2001 | -- | $166,930 |
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Neighborhood: 50266
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Westridge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Indian Hills Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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