Peace and quiet.
This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers over 1,500 square feet of living space and sits on a spacious two-thirds acre lot. The large basement provides excellent storage or the opportunity to finish and add even more living space. Outside, enjoy a beautiful mixture of mature trees where you will find plenty of room to build your dream outbuilding, shop, or additional garage. Enjoy the perfect blend of privacy and convenience just a short drive from Des Moines.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (4/27)
$309,500
12686 SE 56th Ave, Runnells, IA 50237
4beds
1,520sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
0.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious two-thirds acre lotPlenty of room
- 103 days |
- 415 |
- 6 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joshua Mullin (515)771-7247,
RE/MAX Revolution,
Laura Mullin 515-306-2027,
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736809
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Heating
- Propane, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,520
- Total interior livable area: 1,520 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 16000507000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Runnells
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $319,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,501
- Date on market: 3/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 104 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $309,500-3.1%$204/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,500$210/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,134 +2.6% | $319,600 +11.8% |
| 2024 | $4,030 +5.6% | $285,800 |
| 2023 | $3,816 +1.3% | $285,800 +25.4% |
| 2022 | $3,766 +6.9% | $228,000 |
| 2021 | $3,524 +1.5% | $228,000 +12.3% |
| 2020 | $3,472 +6.7% | $203,100 |
| 2019 | $3,254 -0.4% | $203,100 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $3,268 | $183,300 |
| 2017 | $3,268 +0.3% | $183,300 +11.2% |
| 2016 | $3,258 | $164,800 |
| 2015 | $3,258 +0.8% | $164,800 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $3,232 | $161,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $161,400 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $160,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $160,900 +4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $153,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $153,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $153,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $153,900 +4.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $147,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $147,100 +230.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $44,510 -16.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $53,180 |
| 2001 | -- | $53,180 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50237
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Runnells Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Southeast Polk Junior High SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 7.3 mi
- 4/10Southeast Polk High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 7.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Southeast Polk
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Prairie City
- 50237
- 12686 SE 56th Ave



