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1040 56Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

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2 Beds
2 Baths
762 Sq Ft

This home has a new sewer line and will be getting a new Black roof .This adorable 2 bedroom bungalow checks all the boxes. Hardwood floors through out the main floor. Updated kitchen with appliances. Large living room with great views of Waveland Golf course New fresh paint throughout 2 good size bedrooms with large closets. Newer Furnace. Fenced back yard. This home is centrally located and minutes from everywhere. NEW ROOF AND NEW SEWER LINE from the house to the street.

Listing By: Dawn Edwards - Realty ONE Group Impact iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 665030
  • Date Listed12/16/2022
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Three Quarter baths
  • Lot Size 0.15 acres (6,600 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1949
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 762 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $215.09

Interior Features

  • Appliances Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Cooling 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 -

Directions

Take University to 55th St. South to home (55th turns into 56th) across from Waveland Golfcourse

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $3,769
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

4.17 mi

Distance

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK

4.25 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

1.74 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3.46 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12

4.4 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

4.4 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

1.27 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12

4.4 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

4.43 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Date Event Price
05/15/2023 Sold $163,900.00
04/20/2023 Pending $163,900.00
04/12/2023 Active $163,900.00
04/05/2023 Pending $163,900.00
04/03/2023 Active $163,900.00 13.90%
03/06/2023 Pending $143,900.00
02/21/2023 Active $143,900.00 10.01%
12/30/2022 Off Market $159,900.00
12/29/2022 Active $159,900.00
12/22/2022 Pending $159,900.00
Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price
5809 Carpenter Avenue 2 1 Dec 03, 2025 $74,900
1227 57th Street 3 2 Dec 03, 2025 $135,000
1332 57th Place 3 2 Dec 03, 2025 $149,900
1059 58th Street 2 1 Dec 03, 2025 $119,900
1414 56th Street 2 1 Dec 03, 2025 $115,900
1226 55th Street 3 2 Dec 03, 2025 $142,000
1349 57th Street 3 1 Dec 03, 2025 $159,900
1304 57th Place 2 2 Dec 03, 2025 $139,000
1305 57th Place 2 1 Dec 03, 2025 $55,000
1418 55th Street 3 1 Dec 03, 2025 $119,500

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50311

Source: Walkscore

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.

Points of Interest near 1040 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

Frequently Asked Questions for 1040 56th Street

Source: Realty.com

1040 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311 is a Single Family 762 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 18 photos available of this 2 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $163,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 18 photos of 1040 56th Street.

Our records indicate that 1040 56th Street was built in 1949.

The full address for this home is 1040 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311.

1040 56th Street has been listed on Realty.com since Fri December 16, 2022

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 1040 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: Realty One Group Impact (tel: 515-446-7524)
Listing agent: Dawn Edwards (tel: 515-577-0498) (#2789)

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