Affordable and full of potential, this charming ranch home is situated in a great location surrounded by mature trees, offering a peaceful and private setting. Inside, you'll find an open-concept layout that provides a spacious and flexible living area, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A large garage makes an ideal space for hobbyists, extra storage, or a workshop. The oversized back porch doubles as a mudroom and three-season porch, adding valuable extra space to relax or customize to your needs. With a little sweat equity, this home presents a great investment opportunity—perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking for affordable living with room to grow.
Pending
$130,000
4149 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
1,000sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
5,619.24 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open-concept layoutLarge garageMature treesGreat locationOversized back porch
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 21, 2026 at 09:05am
Listed by:
Marcia Munger (515)321-6607,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 699194
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,619.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10000652000000
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $130,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,612
- Date on market: 7/15/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 148 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | Pending sale | $130,000$130/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $130,000$130/sqft |
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| 9/6/2025 | Pending sale | $130,000$130/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listing removed | $130,000$130/sqft |
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| 7/16/2024 | Pending sale | $130,000$130/sqft |
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| 7/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $130,000$130/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,566 -1.8% | $130,400 |
| 2023 | $2,612 +0.8% | $130,400 +17.7% |
| 2022 | $2,592 -0.6% | $110,800 |
| 2021 | $2,608 -3.8% | $110,800 +6% |
| 2020 | $2,710 +8.2% | $104,500 |
| 2019 | $2,504 +1% | $104,500 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $2,480 | $93,200 |
| 2017 | $2,480 +10.4% | $93,200 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $2,246 | $85,200 |
| 2015 | $2,246 +35.6% | $85,200 +10.6% |
| 2014 | $1,656 | $77,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $77,000 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $76,900 -10.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $85,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $85,800 +7.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $79,900 +16.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $68,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $68,600 +4.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $65,690 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,720 |
| 2001 | -- | $59,720 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$834/mo
Principal & interest
$670
Property taxes
$164
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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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