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  • $1,246,500

    942 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    4beds
    4baths
    3,594sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1949
    1.95 Acres Lot
    $1,246,500 Zestimate®
    $347/sqft
    $4,276 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,246,500

    $1.15M - $1.36M

    $4,276/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Tastefully appointed and well maintained hidden gem in the heart of Des Moines. This property is extremely unique & screams of quality inside & out. Just 5 minutes to downtown or West Des Moines, it sits on 1.9 acres of beautifully manicured land that was professionally landscaped by Ted Lair There is a creek, a pond, swimming pool, waterfall, and thousands of perennials and trees. The inside is gorgeous with stone and walnut floors, fabulous natural lighting from the picturesque windows, gorgeously handcrafted trim work, 3 fireplaces, a formal living room, Dining room, den, large laundry room, 4 BR's, 4BA's an extremely functional kitchen with loads of storage, a coffee bar, gas burners, double ovens, etc. The master suite is one a kind. You will never want to leave

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,594 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 1.95 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09000231000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • brick
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1949

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/17/2021Sold$1,013,750-3.5%$282/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #636458 Report a problem
    8/26/2021Pending sale$1,050,000+27.3%$292/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #636458 Report a problem
    11/15/2018Sold$825,000$230/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #562801 Report a problem
    6/9/2018Listed for sale$825,000$230/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #562801 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$19,444 +1.4%$1,109,600 +11.8%
    2024$19,180 +0.5%$992,500
    2023$19,088 +1.9%$992,500 +22.5%
    2022$18,732 +0.9%$809,900
    2021$18,568 -3.7%$809,900 +7.6%
    2020$19,286 +62%$752,700
    2019$11,908 +1.1%$752,700 +66.7%
    2018$11,782 $451,600
    2017$11,782 +14.2%$451,600 +12.8%
    2016$10,316 $400,200
    2015$10,316 +12.7%$400,200 +9.2%
    2014$9,154 $366,400
    2013-- $366,400 -0.1%
    2012-- $366,600
    2011-- $366,600 -7.6%
    2010-- $396,700
    2009-- $396,700 -5.9%
    2008-- $421,500
    2007-- $421,500 +6.8%
    2006-- $394,700
    2005-- $394,700 +11.8%
    2003-- $353,060 +7.1%
    2002-- $329,790
    2001-- $329,790

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    Neighborhood: Waveland Woods

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