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1211 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
768sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$184,000 Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$1,172 Estimated rent
Home value
$184,000
$175,000 - $193,000
$1,172/mo
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Listed by:
Matthew Parmenter (515)321-4810,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Mariela Mendoza
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Junior Ibarra
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 695392
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 6,621 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 10011797000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Listing removed | $190,000$247/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741229 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000$247/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741229 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listing removed | $190,000$247/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #733792 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000$247/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #733792 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Pending sale | $190,000$247/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #733792 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000+10.1%$247/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #733792 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2024 | Sold | $172,500-3.6%$225/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #695392 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2024 | Pending sale | $179,000$233/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #695392 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2024 | Price change | $179,000-5.8%$233/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #695392 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $190,000+375%$247/sqft |
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| 7/24/2019 | Sold | $40,000+66.7%$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2004 | Sold | $24,000$31/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,098 +2% | $118,900 +13.8% |
| 2024 | $2,056 -5.6% | $104,500 |
| 2023 | $2,178 +0.7% | $104,500 +13.1% |
| 2022 | $2,162 +5.6% | $92,400 |
| 2021 | $2,048 -3.8% | $92,400 +12.5% |
| 2020 | $2,128 +9.4% | $82,100 |
| 2019 | $1,946 +1% | $82,100 +13.4% |
| 2018 | $1,926 | $72,400 |
| 2017 | $1,926 +16% | $72,400 +14.9% |
| 2016 | $1,660 | $63,000 |
| 2015 | $1,660 +4.9% | $63,000 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $1,582 | $61,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $61,800 -11.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $70,000 -14.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $81,600 +3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $79,000 +14.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $69,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $69,000 +12.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $61,160 +8.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $56,550 |
| 2001 | -- | $56,550 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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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