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  • $245,400

    1605 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

    3beds
    2baths
    1,114sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1947
    6,600 Square Feet Lot
    $245,400 Zestimate®
    $220/sqft
    $1,812 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $245,400

    $233,000 - $258,000

    $1,812/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Move-in ready and well-maintained 1.5 story all-brick home on a quiet street on Des Moines' west side. Interior features include contemporary styling throughout, refinished hardwood floors, white painted woodwork, original solid wood doors with glass knobs, and an eat-in galley kitchen with ceiling-height cabinets. The second story offers a spacious 2nd floor master bedroom with ample built-in storage. The finished basement boasts floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases in the spacious family room, a nonconforming fourth bedroom, workshop, laundry and bath areas. Outside, living space is expanded with the new 240 sq ft deck, fenced yard and oversized 2-car garage. The location is hard to beat with easy access to I-235 and walking distance to the Glendale walking path that leads to a duck pond, Franklin Ave. Library, community gardens and bike trail. NFC financing and $10K forgivable loan opportunity available to qualified buyer.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,114 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 6,600 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10011768000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • brick
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1947

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/24/2022Sold$220,000-3.5%$197/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #648055 Report a problem
    3/31/2022Pending sale$228,000$205/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #648055 Report a problem
    3/23/2022Listed for sale$228,000+75.5%$205/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #648055 Report a problem
    9/21/2012Sold$129,900$117/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #404923 Report a problem
    8/3/2012Listed for sale$129,900+6.9%$117/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Innovations, Inc. Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$3,826 -2.4%$204,900
    2023$3,920 +0.8%$204,900 +17%
    2022$3,888 +4.6%$175,200

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    Neighborhood: Merle Hay

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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