You will love this charming home featuring a spacious living area and natural light throughout. It is 2 bedroom (1 is non-conforming), 1 bathroom home. The property also offers a large backyard perfect for entertaining, a detached garage, and convenient access to schools, parks, shopping, and major highways. Ideal blend of comfort, location,
and value.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (10/13)
$150,000
1539 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
624sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$146,900 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageLarge backyard
- 103 days |
- 392 |
- 17 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 13, 2025 at 09:17am
Listed by:
Stephanie Siedenburg (515)318-1355,
Moeckl Realty LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 725580
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 624
- Total interior livable area: 624 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,621.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 10012133000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1941
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: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $122,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,585
- Date on market: 9/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 99 days
- Listing terms: Assumable,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$146,900
$140,000 - $154,000
$1,166/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Price change | $150,000-6.3%$240/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #725580 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $160,000+204.8%$256/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #725580 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2016 | Sold | $52,501+0%$84/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #519556 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2016 | Pending sale | $52,500$84/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #519556 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $52,500+21.2%$84/sqft |
Source: Homepath Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,402 -5.9% | $122,100 |
| 2023 | $2,552 +0.7% | $122,100 +12.7% |
| 2022 | $2,534 +4.5% | $108,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$836/mo
Principal & interest
$582
Property taxes
$201
Home insurance
$53
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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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