Great opportunity in the NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE AREA! 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom home offers an oversized 1 car garage and a cozy covered front porch. Major updates include new furnace in 2021 and new AC in 2025. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks and easy access to nearby amenities.
Sold for $148,000
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$148,000
1538 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
670sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$148,000 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$1,091 Estimated rent
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Cozy covered front porch
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Listed by:
Susie Sheldahl (515)419-1620,
Realty One Group Impact
Bought with:
Michelle Hanson
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741023
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
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 670
- Total interior livable area: 670 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 10012130000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $148,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,438
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 23 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Sold | $148,000-0.7%$221/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741023 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Pending sale | $149,000$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741023 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,000$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741023 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $149,000$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741023 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $149,000-3.8%$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741023 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $154,900+127.8%$231/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741023 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2014 | Sold | $68,000-2.9%$101/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #422247 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2013 | Price change | $70,000-6.7%$104/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #422247 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2013 | Listed for sale | $75,000$112/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #422247 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,438 +2.3% | $148,100 +12.5% |
| 2024 | $2,384 -5% | $131,700 |
| 2023 | $2,510 +0.8% | $131,700 +14.1% |
| 2022 | $2,490 +5.2% | $115,400 |
| 2021 | $2,368 -3.5% | $115,400 +11.5% |
| 2020 | $2,454 +8.8% | $103,500 |
| 2019 | $2,256 +1.3% | $103,500 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $2,228 | $92,500 |
| 2017 | $2,228 +16.2% | $92,500 +13.5% |
| 2016 | $1,918 | $81,500 |
| 2015 | $1,918 +11.4% | $81,500 +7% |
| 2014 | $1,722 | $76,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $76,200 -10.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $85,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $85,100 -6.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $91,200 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $88,200 +3.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $84,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $84,900 +11.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $76,440 +12.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $67,950 |
| 2001 | -- | $67,950 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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