- IA
- Des Moines
- 50311
- 1247 56th Street
- MLS# 564408
- Date Listed06/29/2018
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.15 acres (6,600 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Polk
- Year Built 1926
- Water Public
- Square Feet 804 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $124.25
Interior Features
- Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile
- Cooling Attic Fan, Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt, Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.15
- Lot Size SQFT 6,600.00
- Lot Features Rectangular Lot
Directions
North of University, south of Franklin on 56th St
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $938
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
3.77 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
2.24 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.6 mi
Distance
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
3.77 mi
Distance
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK
4.11 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
2.24 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.97 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12
4.61 mi
Distance
Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus
Public • 6 - 12
4.61 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.6 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.93 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12
4.61 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1117 57th Street | Listing | 2 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $136,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $190,750 |
| 5621 Kingman Avenue | Listing | 4 | 3 | Dec 16, 2025 | $350,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $406,750 |
| 5735 University Avenue | Listing | 3 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $214,500 | Mar 21, 2024 | $238,441 |
| 5505 University Avenue | Listing | 2 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $239,500 | Mar 21, 2024 | $253,380 |
| 1222 56th Street | 2 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $65,000 | Dec 17, 2025 | - |
| 1215 57th Street | Listing | - | 0 | Dec 16, 2025 | $145,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $162,016 |
| 1218 55th Street | Listing | 2 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $145,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $171,721 |
| 1142 57TH Street | 2 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $153,500 | Dec 17, 2025 | - |
| 1130 57th Street | Listing | 2 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $189,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $195,000 |
| 1118 56th Street | Listing | 3 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $245,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $316,000 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,787 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 5,667 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 32.7 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $53,654 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $29,953 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 81 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
40/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
31/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
4/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
4 nearby routes: 4 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 38/100, Transit Score: 15/100, Bike Score: 39/100.
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Frequently Asked Questions for 1247 56th Street
Source: Realty.com
1247 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311 is a Single Family 804 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 18 photos available of this 2 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $99,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 18 photos of 1247 56th Street.
Our records indicate that 1247 56th Street was built in 1926.
The full address for this home is 1247 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311.
1247 56th Street has been listed on Realty.com since Fri June 29, 2018
Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 38/100, Transit Score: 15/100, Bike Score: 39/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1247 56th Street. Woodlawn Early Childhood Center (Grades: PK - PK), Merrill Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Roosevelt High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Exit Realty & Associates
(tel: 515-253-3948)
Listing agent:
John Hickl
(#39106)
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