Opportunity knocks with this bungalow bursting with potential! Featuring a classic stucco exterior and solid masonry foundation, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is ready for someone with vision and a little elbow grease. Located near the Merle Hay Mall area with quick access to I-235, it’s a prime spot for convenience and future value. Whether you're an investor or looking to renovate your dream starter home, this is your chance to bring new life to a great location. Roll up your sleeves and make it your own!
For sale
Price cut: $15K (8/12)
$75,000
1222 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
720sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$104/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic stucco exteriorSolid masonry foundation
- 26 days
- on Zillow |
- 1,499 |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 12, 2025 at 12:13pm
Listed by:
Karla Alaniz (515)897-9027,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Junior Ibarra 515-497-8133,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723249
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Lot
- Size: 6,621.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 100/11807000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: See Remarks
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $104/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $48,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,030
- Date on market: 7/29/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Concrete
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