Welcome to this cozy and well-maintained home, perfectly situated just steps from the scenic Waveland Golf Course. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this property offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. You'll love the privacy of the fully fenced yard, complete with a tall privacy fence ideal for relaxing evenings or letting pets roam freely. Inside, the home boasts a warm, inviting layout with plenty of natural light and character throughout. The basement has recently been professionally waterproofed, giving you peace of mind and additional usable space for storage, a home gym, or future finishing touches. Don't miss your chance to live across from one of the city's most beloved golf courses in a home that's move-in ready and full of potential! Tree and fence will be fixed by sellers.
For sale
$215,000
1040 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
762sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$282/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Warm inviting layoutPlenty of natural light
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 23, 2025 at 09:34am
Listed by:
Tyler Timp (515)953-8854,
LPT Realty, LLC,
Kyle Clarkson 515-554-2249,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 715719
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 762
- Total interior livable area: 762 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,621.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 09003257000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1949
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: $282/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,708
- Date on market: 4/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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