#719016, Kathryn Driscoll, Listing office: Iowa Realty Beaverdale
$680,000 List price
1010 56th St Des Moines, IA 50311
5 beds
2 full, 2 partial
3,218 sqft
0.5 acres
$211 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1010 56th St
Tremendous opportunity to own this full brick home with over 4500 sf of total living space in the highly desirable Waveland Woods neighborhood. It is located across the street from Waveland golf course, easily accessible to everything Des Moines has to offer. This 5 bedroom home includes a cozy sitting room, living room with fire place, formal dining room, large sun room and a well appointed family room with wet bar in the fully finished walk out basement! The kitchen and baths have hard surface countertops. The primary suite has a large walk in closet and a wonderful master bath with dual sinks. The large deck that spans the rear of the home overlooks the large wooded backyard which is the perfect spot to host a family gathering. Newer roof, windows, furnaces, carpet, paint, appliances and front door. The large 2 car garage allows for plenty of space and a workshop. Don't miss out on this gorgeous property! Call for your personal showing.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,218 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.482 Acres
Year built1969
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #710873
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet
- Interior: Wet Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Sprinkler/Irrigation
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $680,000
- Price/SqFt: $211
- Annual Tax Amount: $11,428
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: University Ave. to 56th St. South on 56th St. House is on the Right.
- Year Built: 1969
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,218 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.482 Acres
- MLS Number: 710873
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Silverado Realty
- Office Phone: (515) 333-1710
- Listing Agent: Brent Kelso
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $710,600 | $11,428 |
| 2021 | $579,800 | $11,428 |
| 2020 | $449,600 | $11,428 |
| 2019 | $449,600 | $10,820 |
| 2018 | $418,800 | $10,820 |
| 2017 | $418,800 | $9,580 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Windsor Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•5912 University Ave
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•800 42nd St
3
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•225 56th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $84,038. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
11%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
35%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
46%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
NBA/WNBA
Symphony or Opera
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
New York & Company
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Qdoba
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Infiniti
Volvo
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Active Rock
Talk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1010 56th St
The listing price of 1010 56th St property is $680,000.
The property 1010 56th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.
Active Listing: 1010 56th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1010 56th St are: Windsor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hanawalt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $11,428 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1010 56th St has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 1010 56th St is 3,218 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1010 56th St is 1969.
This home is located at 1010 56th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Waveland Woods neighborhood. This 3,218 square foot home, which was built in 1969, sits on a 0.48 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $680,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 67 sold above asking price, over 153 sold below and more than 78 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 38 days, the median list price was $216,801.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.