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511 56th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

$350,000

Home List Price

$4,156*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
2,290 SqFt
$153/SqFt
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511 56th St, Des Moines$350,000

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$4,156*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
Year Built1910
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
FireplaceWood Burning
MLS #704642
Lot Size0.22 Acres
StatusActive

About 511 56th St

Enjoy living in this turn of the century home loaded w/ charm and character. Stay cool this fall relaxing in the screened in front porch, and stay warm & cozy in the winter warming up to the real wood fireplace in the over-sized living room. There is a large formal dining room separating the kitchen & living room that is perfect for entertaining friends & family. The main floor bedroom can be used as either a family room or large bedroom w/ a Jack and Jill bathroom. The kitchen offers plenty of prep space & a pantry for food storage. Just off the kitchen is a cozy breakfast nook to drink coffee and read the news in the morning. The basement is partially finished w/ a half bathroom and rec room area. The back yard is privacy fenced & in the summer is nearly entirely shaded from the mature oak trees. All these amenities w/ turn of the century craftsmanship & charm located in the highly sought after Waterbury neighborhood & at an affordable price

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, One and One Half Story
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Living Area: 2,290 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: LPT Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 224-8726
  • Listing Agent: Jonesie Viggers

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Enclosed Porch, Fence, Fire Pit

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.22 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roosevelt High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Merrill Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Hanawalt Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Go to 56th st Dsm. Home is north of grand ave and south of Ingersoll. Corner of 56th and Shriver Ave

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $350,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $153/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,946
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$213.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$190

Avg. Days On Market

27

# of Sold Homes

242

511 56th St vs Des Moines

1 DAY ON ROCKET

-26 Days

$350,000

+$136.8K More

$153/SqFt

-$37 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $136.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $37/SqFt less than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #704642

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: LPT Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 224-8726
  • Listing Agent: Jonesie Viggers

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 27, 2015Home Sold
$180,000
Apr 23, 2012Home Sold
$170,000
Apr 04, 2006Home Sold
$166,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$4,946$225,600
2020$4,946$199,600
2019$4,578$199,600
2018$4,578$180,800
2017$4,110$180,800

History based on county public records data.

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$1,814

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$1,116

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • Hanawalt Elementary School

  • 225 56th St

  • 0.35 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Merrill Middle School

  • 5301 Grand Ave

  • 0.25 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 1.71 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 7.30 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Roosevelt High School

  • 4419 Center St

  • 0.91 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,458. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 511 56th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 511 56th St property is $350,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 511 56th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 511 56th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 511 56th St are:
Hanawalt Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Merrill Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Roosevelt High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $4,946 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on July 27, 2015 for $180,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 511 56th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 511 56th St is 2,290 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 511 56th St is 1910.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50312›511 56th St

This home is located at 511 56th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Waterbury neighborhood. This 2,290 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $350,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in August 2024 saw over 55 listings sold above listed price, more than 61 sold at listed price and over 126 sold below. In August 2024 median list price was $213,114 and the average listing age was 27 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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