Enjoy living in this turn of the century home loaded w/ charm and character. Stay cool this fall relaxing in the screened in front porch, and stay warm & cozy in the winter warming up to the real wood fireplace in the over-sized living room. There is a large formal dining room separating the kitchen & living room that is perfect for entertaining friends & family. The main floor bedroom can be used as either a family room or large bedroom w/ a Jack and Jill bathroom. The kitchen offers plenty of prep space & a pantry for food storage. Just off the kitchen is a cozy breakfast nook to drink coffee and read the news in the morning. The basement is partially finished w/ a half bathroom and rec room area. The back yard is privacy fenced & in the summer is nearly entirely shaded from the mature oak trees. All these amenities w/ turn of the century craftsmanship & charm located in the highly sought after Waterbury neighborhood & at an affordable price
Sold for $347,500
$347,500
511 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
2,290sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
9,626.76 Square Feet Lot
$348,000 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$2,349 Estimated rent
Home value
$348,000
$324,000 - $372,000
$2,349/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 18, 2024 at 03:03pm
Listed by:
Jonesie Viggers (515)224-8726,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Nita Ball
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 704642
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: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,290
- Total interior livable area: 2,290 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 660
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Fence, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 9,626 sqft
- Dimensions: 62 x 155
Details
- Parcel number: 09001781000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | Sold | $347,500-0.7%$152/sqft |
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| 11/22/2024 | Pending sale | $350,000$153/sqft |
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| 11/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $350,000$153/sqft |
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| 10/2/2024 | Pending sale | $350,000$153/sqft |
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| 9/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $350,000+94.4%$153/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,294 +3.6% | $279,600 |
| 2023 | $5,108 +0.8% | $279,600 +23.9% |
| 2022 | $5,066 +6.3% | $225,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Waterbury
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hanawalt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50312
- Waterbury
- 511 56th St