NEW ROOF - .38-ACRE LOT - 1,874 SQ FT - 2½ BATHS! Need more room inside AND out? This 3-bedroom home delivers a combination that's hard to find at this price. The open main level features bamboo flooring and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range, center island and eat-in dining area. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite gives you room to truly spread out, with a walk-in closet and private bath featuring dual vanities. Two additional bedrooms share a convenient Jack-and-Jill bath. Then step outside - the .38-acre lot offers a large deck, raised garden beds and plenty of room for entertaining, pets, play or simply enjoying your own backyard. Need space for the toys? The oversized driveway offers RV or trailer parking, while the 2-car garage includes 220V service. Major updates include a NEW ROOF in July and new A/C in 2024. Buyers may also qualify for up to $15,000 in forgivable NFC funds for eligible improvements - ask your agent for details. Come take a look - the space, lot and features are worth seeing in person. All information obtained from seller and public record.
Pending
Price cut: $10K (9/11)
$275,000
3211 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,874sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
0.38 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walk-in closetBamboo flooringCenter islandOversized primary suiteLarge deckRaised garden bedsJack-and-jill bath
- 23 days
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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
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: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $256,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,702
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 143 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Pending sale | $275,000$147/sqft |
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| 9/11/2026 | Price change | $275,000-3.5%$147/sqft |
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| 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 |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $290,000+66.2%$155/sqft |
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| 4/3/2020 | Sold | $174,500-0.3%$93/sqft |
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| 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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