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727 56th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

$429,900

Home List Price

$5,105*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
2,290 SqFt
$188/SqFt
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727 56th St, Des Moines$429,900

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$5,105*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1935
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceGas, Vented, Wood Burning
MLS #691617
Lot Size0.27 Acres
StatusActive

About 727 56th St

Welcome home to this Waterbury masterpiece! Prime location conveniently situated near 235 w/ easy access to downtown and the westside. If close proximity to city life, excitement + culture are what you seek, look no further than 56th St! Brick throughout, this home is as solid as they come. Simple, maintenance free landscaping surrounds the property; backyard entertaining is a breeze on the large deck! Walking up the stamped concrete sidewalk, you're greeted by a welcoming front entry w/ coat closets + hardwood flooring. Living room is large with a wood-burning fireplace + loads of natural light. Don't miss the 4-season flex room w/ gas fireplace, brick floor, wood ceiling + french doors to the deck! This room has a million uses: morning coffee, evening cocktails, office, reading, etc. Dining room offers space for large gatherings and is just off the kitchen, updated w/ white cabinetry, granite + SS appliances. 1/2 bath is tucked away but convenient. Upper lvl is home to a spacious primary suite w/ BONUS room for relaxing, reading or yoga. 2 add’l bedrooms + full bath are located here. Lower level is clean/dry with more space for living, work or play! Storage and laundry are housed here with workshop space too. You'll love the charm with built-ins and period glass doorknobs. HVAC new in 2021. Windows have been professionally restored (reglazed and painted).

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,290 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Century 21 Signature
  • Office Phone: (515) 290-8269
  • Listing Agent: Megan Hill Mitchum

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Gas, Vented, Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.27 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roosevelt High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Merrill Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Hanawalt Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 56th St North of 235. If coming from the west, take the 63rd St exit.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $429,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $188/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $7,422
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$207.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$184

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

235

727 56th St vs Des Moines

38 DAYS ON ROCKET

-5 Days

$429,900

+$222.2K More

$188/SqFt

+$4 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $222.2K more than the Median Sold Price and $4/SqFt more than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #691617

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Century 21 Signature
  • Office Phone: (515) 290-8269
  • Listing Agent: Megan Hill Mitchum

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Apr 27, 2009Home Sold
$222,000
Jul 19, 2006Home Sold
$179,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$7,422$332,600
2020$7,422$295,100
2019$6,954$295,100
2018$6,954$270,100
2017$6,360$270,100

History based on county public records data.

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$2,213

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$1,355

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • Hanawalt Elementary School

  • 225 56th St

  • 0.76 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Merrill Middle School

  • 5301 Grand Ave

  • 0.57 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 1.33 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 7.15 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Roosevelt High School

  • 4419 Center St

  • 0.75 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $180,000. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is $200k+. The majority of families are married, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 727 56th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 727 56th St property is $429,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 727 56th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 727 56th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 727 56th St are:
Hanawalt Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Merrill Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Roosevelt High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $7,422 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on April 27, 2009 for $222,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 727 56th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 727 56th St is 2,290 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 727 56th St is 1935.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50312›727 56th St

This home is located at 727 56th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Waterbury neighborhood. This 2,290 square foot home, which was built in 1935, sits on a 0.27 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $429,900.

Over 55 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 121 listings were sold below the listed price and 59 listings were sold for the listed price. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 8.5%. Listings spent 43 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $207,620 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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