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    • $539,900

    648 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    3beds
    2,181sqft
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    $3,771/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    8,842 Square Feet Lot
    $516,100 Zestimate®
    $248/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Finished lower levelGenerously sized bedroomsNew carpetInterior paintFully fenced backyardNewer roofSpacious formal sitting area
    Located in the historic Waterbury neighborhood, this meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-story home has been lovingly cared for by its original owner. Featuring numerous recent updates, including a newer roof, furnace, air conditioning, deck, interior paint, and more, this home is truly move-in ready. The main level offers plenty of space to live and entertain, featuring a spacious formal sitting area, dining room, oversized living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms and an additional bathroom, providing plenty of room for family and guests. The finished lower level adds even more living space with a comfortable family room featuring new carpet—perfect for movie nights, a play area, or relaxing. Outside, enjoy the beautifully landscaped, fully fenced backyard and deck, offering a private setting for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying Iowa summers. A well-maintained home in one of Des Moines’ most desirable historic neighborhoods, with space, updates, character, and location—all in one package. This is the one you’ve been waiting for in the heart of Des Moines!
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    NICHOLAS SCAR 515-453-6580,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746960MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Partially Finished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,181
      • Total interior livable area: 2,181 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 500
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Grab Bars
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
      • Exterior features: Deck, Patio
      • Fencing: Vinyl,Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 8,842 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 67 x 132
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 09006911000000
      • Zoning: RES

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1953

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $248/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $530,500
      • Annual tax amount: $9,724
      • Date on market: 8/10/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 4 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $516,100

        $490,000 - $542,000

        $2,176/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/10/2026Listed for sale$539,900$248/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #746960 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,348 +0.6%$530,500 +8.4%
        2024$9,288 +0.8%$489,600
        2023$9,218 +0.8%$489,600 +22.4%
        2022$9,146 +4.7%$400,000
        2021$8,734 -3.7%$400,000 +11.5%
        2020$9,068 +5.6%$358,600
        2019$8,588 +1.1%$358,600 +9.3%
        2018$8,496 $328,100
        2017$8,496 +12.3%$328,100 +10.9%
        2016$7,566 $295,800
        2015$7,566 +8.4%$295,800 +5.1%
        2014$6,978 $281,400
        2013-- $281,400 -0.4%
        2012-- $282,400
        2011-- $282,400 -8.7%
        2010-- $309,300
        2009-- $309,300 +5.1%
        2008-- $294,200
        2007-- $294,200 +18.6%
        2006-- $248,000
        2005-- $248,000 +15.9%
        2003-- $214,060 +18.6%
        2002-- $180,550
        2001-- $180,550
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Waterbury

        Getting around

        20 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        22 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        22 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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