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Sold for $240,000
    • $240,000

    331 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    3beds
    1,144sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1921
    7,500 Square Feet Lot
    $249,300 Zestimate®
    $210/sqft
    $1,644 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $249,300

    $222,000 - $274,000

    $1,644/mo

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    What's special

    LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION This cozy 3 bedroom home offers gas fireplace, sunny dining area, and hardwood floors throughout. Outside, find a fenced back yard and deck plus a 2 car attached garage. All appliances stay. This home is within easy walking distance of Hanawalt Elementary and Merrill Middle Schools, and is close to the bike trails.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,144 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached, On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 7,500 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09002916000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Metal
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1921

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $210/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $239,000
    • Annual tax amount: $4,110

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/23/2025Sold$240,000+41.2%$210/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/30/2019Sold$170,000-5.6%$149/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #584323 Report a problem
    11/1/2019Pending sale$180,000$157/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty #584323 Report a problem
    10/28/2019Price change$180,000-7.6%$157/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty #584323 Report a problem
    9/27/2019Price change$194,900-2.5%$170/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty #584323 Report a problem
    7/18/2019Price change$199,900-4.8%$175/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty #584323 Report a problem
    6/8/2019Listed for sale$209,900+53.2%$183/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty #584323 Report a problem
    3/2/2016Listing removed$1,200$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    2/29/2016Listed for rent$1,200$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/28/2010Sold$137,000-7.7%$120/sqft
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    3/13/2010Listing removed$148,500$130/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #362463 Report a problem
    3/5/2010Listed for sale$148,500+19.3%$130/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #362463 Report a problem
    5/6/2005Sold$124,500-2.7%$109/sqft
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    6/17/2003Sold$128,000+13.8%$112/sqft
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    5/31/2000Sold$112,500$98/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,110 +2.1%$239,000 +11.2%
    2024$4,024 -5%$215,000
    2023$4,234 +0.8%$215,000 +14.1%
    2022$4,200 +1.9%$188,500
    2021$4,122 -8.5%$188,500 +8.5%
    2020$4,506 +7.1%$173,800
    2019$4,206 +1%$173,800 +11.1%
    2018$4,164 $156,500
    2017$4,164 +9.8%$156,500 +8.8%
    2016$3,792 $143,900
    2015$3,792 +9.8%$143,900 +6.8%
    2014$3,452 $134,800
    2013-- $134,800 -0.5%
    2012-- $135,500
    2011-- $135,500 -8.8%
    2010-- $148,600
    2009-- $148,600 -1.3%
    2008-- $150,500
    2007-- $150,500 +16.6%
    2006-- $129,100
    2005-- $129,100 +11.6%
    2003-- $115,640 +9.8%
    2002-- $105,280
    2001-- $105,280
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    Neighborhood: Westwood

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