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    • $157,900

    1421 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    2beds
    1,080sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1924
    6,621 Square Feet Lot
    $157,900 Zestimate®
    $146/sqft
    $1,453 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $157,900

    $141,000 - $174,000

    $1,453/mo

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    BACK ON THE MARKET with a new and updated price! If you are not afraid to put a little elbow grease in this prime location, this could be just for you! This home is being sold-as-is. Great for first time home buyer! This home has a spacious living room with a fireplace, formal dining room, two bedrooms, one full bathroom and a laundry room! Fall in love with the four seasons porch! Come check it out today!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 6,621 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10012055000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • masonry
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1924

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $146/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $146,700
    • Annual tax amount: $2,596

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/26/2021Sold$105,000-4.5%$97/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #625410 Report a problem
    4/23/2021Pending sale$110,000$102/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #625410 Report a problem
    4/12/2021Price change$110,000-11.9%$102/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #625410 Report a problem
    4/7/2021Pending sale$124,900$116/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #625410 Report a problem
    3/31/2021Listed for sale$124,900+51.4%$116/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #625410 Report a problem
    6/22/2015Sold$82,500+31%$76/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #453202 Report a problem
    8/8/2014Sold$63,000-8.7%$58/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #428986 Report a problem
    6/17/2014Price change$69,000-2.8%$64/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #428986 Report a problem
    3/4/2014Price change$71,000-5.3%$66/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #428986 Report a problem
    1/8/2014Listed for sale$75,000-16.6%$69/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #428986 Report a problem
    1/1/2009Listing removed$89,900$83/sqft
    Source: Homes.com #325677 Report a problem
    6/19/2008Price change$89,900-4.9%$83/sqft
    Source: Homes.com #325677 Report a problem
    4/22/2008Listed for sale$94,500$88/sqft
    Source: Homes.com #325677 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,596 +2%$146,700 +13.5%
    2024$2,544 -5.8%$129,300
    2023$2,700 +0.7%$129,300 +12.8%
    2022$2,680 +15.7%$114,600
    2021$2,316 -3.5%$114,600 +13%
    2020$2,400 +10%$101,400
    2019$2,182 +1.3%$101,400 +13%
    2018$2,154 $89,700
    2017$2,154 +17.3%$89,700 +14.4%
    2016$1,836 $78,400
    2015$1,836 -4.3%$78,400 +4.7%
    2014$1,918 $74,900
    2013-- $74,900 -15.5%
    2012-- $88,600
    2011-- $88,600 -4.8%
    2010-- $93,100
    2009-- $93,100 +3.3%
    2008-- $90,100
    2007-- $90,100 +9.3%
    2006-- $82,400
    2005-- $82,400 +11.4%
    2003-- $73,940 +13.9%
    2002-- $64,920
    2001-- $64,920
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    Neighborhood: Merle Hay

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

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