Brand new electrical panel with new wiring updated to city code throughout the home!! Charming ranch home with an inviting front porch and great curb appeal! Step inside to find 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom on the main level, plus a finished attic space offering flexible use as a bedroom, office, or bonus living area. The kitchen opens to an informal dining area, perfect for everyday meals or casual entertaining, and comes fully equipped with all appliances included. A large utility room with washer and dryer provides added convenience along with a functional drop zone area. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard perfect for entertaining, complete with a large wood deck, basketball hoop, outdoor firepit, and concrete pad for gatherings. The oversized 2-car detached garage features pull-down stairs leading to additional attic storage and includes a dedicated workbench area, ideal for projects or hobbies. An additional exterior storage shed with electricity provides even more space and functionality. Located just 1 minute from Merle Hay Mall and Flix Brewhouse, with easy access to shopping, amenities, and a wide variety of restaurants and fast food options!
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (5/6)
$219,900
4114 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,216sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
8,407 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Basketball hoopGreat curb appealInviting front porchFunctional drop zone areaOutdoor firepitLarge wood deck
- 58 days |
- 763 |
- 54 |
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Listed by:
Megan Avila (641)381-0607,
Century 21 Signature,
Jason Mickelson,
Century 21 Signature Real Esta
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736492
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,216
- Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 8,407 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10000662000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
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: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $200,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,502
- Date on market: 3/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 75 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $219,900-2.3%$181/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000$185/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Pending sale | $225,000$185/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000-0.1%$185/sqft |
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| 4/26/2023 | Sold | $225,250+2.4%$185/sqft |
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| 3/27/2023 | Pending sale | $220,000$181/sqft |
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| 3/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $220,000+88%$181/sqft |
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| 11/17/2017 | Sold | $117,000-2.5%$96/sqft |
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| 10/10/2017 | Pending sale | $120,000$99/sqft |
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| 10/4/2017 | Price change | $120,000-4%$99/sqft |
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| 9/13/2017 | Listed for sale | $125,000$103/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,074 +4% | $200,400 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $2,956 +5.6% | $177,100 +17.8% |
| 2023 | $2,800 +0.8% | $150,300 +17.7% |
| 2022 | $2,778 -0.1% | $127,700 |
| 2021 | $2,780 -3.5% | $127,700 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $2,882 +0.5% | $120,000 |
| 2019 | $2,868 +4.5% | $120,000 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $2,744 | $115,200 |
| 2017 | $2,744 +11.6% | $115,200 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $2,458 | $105,300 |
| 2015 | $2,458 +15.5% | $105,300 +10.4% |
| 2014 | $2,128 | $95,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $95,400 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $96,200 -10.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $107,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $107,400 +7.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $99,900 +4.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $95,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $95,800 +3.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $92,780 +22.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $75,540 |
| 2001 | -- | $75,540 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Merle Hay
- 4114 56th St







