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1538 56th Street

Des Moines, IA 50311
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Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

SqFt670

Sqft

Acres0.15

Acre(Lot)

Great opportunity in the NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE AREA! 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom home offers an oversized 1 car garage and a cozy covered front porch. Major updates include new furnace in 2021 and new AC in 2025. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks and easy access to nearby amenities.

Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $149,000

AD Id : 78880581

MLS Id : 741023

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 0.15 Acre

Living Area Size : 670

Year Built : 1941

Garage : 1

County : Polk

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1941 Building Area Total: 670 Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 50X132 Main Square Feet: 0.152 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.152 Lot Size Square Feet: 6600

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $149000 Original Price: $154900 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 10012130000000 Annual Tax: $2438 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 363 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PLAT 3

  • Parking Information

    Detached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1

  • Location Information

    Direction: South from Hickman WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/12/2026 @ 23:05

MLS: 741023 LISTED BY: Susan Sheldahl, Realty One Group Impact 515-446-7524 SOURCE: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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