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  • $465,000

    956 55th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

    4beds
    1,594sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1979
    0.47 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $292/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wet barStorage roomsEgress windowsWrap-around deckNew flooringWooded lotOpen floor plan
    This beautiful ranch home sits on a wooded lot with a wrap-around deck to enjoy your beautiful view. This home has been well cared for and has had so many updates. The main level has an open floor plan with a wood burning fireplace, a spacious kitchen that opens to the dining and living space. There is a nice mudroom area as you come in from the garage. The kitchen has a charming pantry with glass french doors. New appliances and corian countertops that offer so much space allowing you to enjoy cooking together. Sure to be your favorite place to relax with a good book or wonderful puzzle, is the four season sunroom surrounded by windows. The main level has two bedrooms both having ensuite bathrooms and a den/office. The primary bedroom has a great wrap around bathroom and walk in closet. The lower level has a great room, a wet bar, two additional bedrooms with egress windows and a 3/4 bath. There are so many storage rooms throughout the lower level. The storage under the staircase has been used as an additional bedroom closet. Very spacious. The roof, gutters and downspouts are new. Back decking, front porch decking, new appliances and washer/dryer. New wood floors on upper level as well as new flooring in lower level. Radon Mitigation system in place. See attached list of home improvements. It’s literally more ready with no needed repairs.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 24, 2025 at 10:00pm

    Listed by:

    Lisa Howard (515)490-6454,

    LPT Realty, LLC

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 717240MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Electric, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Wet Bar, Dining Area, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,594
    • Total interior livable area: 1,594 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 1,300

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck, Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 0.47 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 32000522002000
    • Zoning: RES

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman,Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Poured
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1979

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: West Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $292/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $344,500
    • Annual tax amount: $5,694
    • Date on market: 5/2/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 109 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
    • Road surface type: Asphalt
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