NEW ROOF! Welcome to this beautiful home in the highly sought-after Beaverdale area! Inside, you'll find an open floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a gas stove, an eat-in dining area, large pantry, center island, and durable bamboo flooring that flows throughout the main living spaces. You'll appreciate the abundant storage this home offers, including a cedar closet in the half bath. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite offers a true retreat with a walk-in closet and private bath with dual vanities, while two additional bedrooms share a convenient Jack-and-Jill bath. Step outside to a rare .30+ acre lot with a deck, raised garden beds, and plenty of space to relax or play while enjoying your own backyard oasis. The large driveway easily accommodates RV or trailer parking, and the garage includes 220 service. This is truly a perfect blend of space, comfort, and opportunity, ready for you to call home. New AC in 2024. Be sure to ask your agent about up to $15,000 in forgivable grant opportunities for improvements through NFC.
All information obtained from seller and public record.
For sale
$285,000
3211 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,874sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
0.38 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant storageWalk-in closetOpen floor planCenter islandBackyard oasisRaised garden bedsLarge pantry
- 59 days
- 407
- 32
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Listed by:
Kelli Smith (515)710-7764,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740193
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,874
- Total interior livable area: 1,874 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10007632000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1915
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: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $256,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,702
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 98 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000$152/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Listing removed | $285,000$152/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $285,000-1.7%$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740193 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $290,000+66.2%$155/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740193 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2020 | Sold | $174,500-0.3%$93/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #597885 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2020 | Pending sale | $175,000$93/sqft |
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| 2/13/2020 | Price change | $175,000-5.4%$93/sqft |
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| 1/23/2020 | Price change | $185,000-6.6%$99/sqft |
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| 12/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $198,000$106/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,702 +2.2% | $256,700 +5% |
| 2024 | $4,602 -2.3% | $244,400 |
| 2023 | $4,708 +0.8% | $244,400 +17.2% |
| 2022 | $4,670 +1.9% | $208,600 |
| 2021 | $4,584 -3.7% | $208,600 +8.5% |
| 2020 | $4,758 +8.9% | $192,300 |
| 2019 | $4,370 +1.2% | $192,300 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $4,320 | $171,100 |
| 2017 | $4,320 +9.6% | $171,100 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $3,942 | $158,300 |
| 2015 | $3,942 +12.1% | $158,300 +8.3% |
| 2014 | $3,516 | $146,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $146,200 -0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $147,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $147,500 -4.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $153,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $153,900 +5.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $146,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $146,300 +8.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $135,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $135,400 +68.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,500 +2.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,230 |
| 2001 | -- | $78,230 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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