Welcome to 3901 SW 56th St in Des Moines. Tucked away on nearly an acre, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers tons of privacy and even more potential. With plenty of space inside and out, this property is ready for someone to come in, make it their own. The location is hard to beat, with easy highway access and just about 10 minutes from West Des Moines and downtown Des Moines. Whether you're looking for your next investment, flip, or a property you can put some sweat equity into, this one is worth a look!
All information obtained from seller and public record.
Pending
$415,000
3901 SW 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50321
3beds
2,578sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
0.87 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 3 days
- 58
- 6
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brooke Galeazzi (641)871-0421,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750047
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Gas, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,578
- Total interior livable area: 2,578 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.87 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01006983000000
- Zoning: R-Z
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
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: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $323,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,826
- Date on market: 9/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2026 | Pending sale | $415,000$161/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #750047 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $415,000+940.1%$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #750047 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/1990 | Sold | $39,900$15/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,406 -0.3% | $323,700 +10.4% |
| 2024 | $5,424 -1.2% | $293,200 |
| 2023 | $5,488 +0.8% | $293,200 +21.3% |
| 2022 | $5,444 +4.1% | $241,700 |
| 2021 | $5,230 -3.6% | $241,700 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $5,428 +5.5% | $218,200 |
| 2019 | $5,144 +1.1% | $218,200 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $5,086 | $199,900 |
| 2017 | $5,086 +9% | $199,900 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $4,664 | $185,700 |
| 2015 | $4,664 +17.4% | $185,700 +13.2% |
| 2014 | $3,972 | $164,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $164,000 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $163,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $163,800 -5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $172,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $172,900 +17.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $147,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $147,600 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $137,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $137,500 +13.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $121,410 +32.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $91,380 |
| 2001 | -- | $91,380 |
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Neighborhood: Southwestern Hills
Nearby schools
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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