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216 56Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,249 Sq Ft

Great house in Desirable DSM neighborhood. This home features 3 beds/1 bath and plenty of updates throughout and is walking distance to Hanawalt elementary school. It is also close to the bike trails for easy access throughout the metro. Schedule your showing today. New Roof being done 6/25.All information obtained from seller and public records.

Listing By: Laura Slavin - RE/MAX Precision iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 718987
  • Date Listed05/28/2025
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.17 acres (7,492 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1925
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,249 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $148.12

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.17
  • Lot Size SQFT 7,492.32
  • Lot Features -

Directions

Grand Avenue to 56th Street. South on 56th Street to the property.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $3,646
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

5.07 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

5.67 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

0.28 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12

4.05 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

4.05 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

5.17 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

1.49 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12

4.05 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

6.16 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50312

Source: Walkscore

18/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

19/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

26/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

3 nearby routes: 3 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 37/100, Transit Score: 15/100, Bike Score: 38/100.

Property Change History

List Price decreased from $192,500 to $185,000
Price Per Square Foot decreased from $154.12 to $148.12
List Price increased from $190,000 to $192,500
Price Per Square Foot increased from $152.12 to $154.12
Property description updated with new details
Property description updated with new details

Points of Interest near 216 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

Frequently Asked Questions for 216 56th Street

Source: Realty.com

216 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a Single Family 1,249 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 35 photos available of this 3 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $185,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 35 photos of 216 56th Street.

Our records indicate that 216 56th Street was built in 1925.

The full address for this home is 216 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312.

216 56th Street has been listed on Realty.com since Wed May 28, 2025

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 37/100, Transit Score: 15/100, Bike Score: 38/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 216 56th Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Merrill Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Roosevelt High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Re/max Precision (tel: 515-223-9492)
Listing agent: Laura Slavin (#5211)

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