#716970, Ingrid Williams, Listing office: RE/MAX Concepts
108 56th St Des Moines, IA 50312
Property details
About 108 56th St
This charming, spacious South of Grand, mid-century home is ready to move in. This home has 4 bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a walkout lower level family room and two car garage. Located just steps from Hanawalt Elementary School, and in the Merrill Middle school, Roosevelt High School neighborhood. The eat-in kitchen and dining room overlook the hilltop backyard and the beautiful Magnolia tree just outside the windows. Two bedrooms and a full bath on the main floor and two more and another full bath on the lower level. The lower level also contains a large family room that walks out to the back patio and a utility/laundry room. This home will delight mid-century modern fans with well-preserved MCM woodwork, tile, lights, cabinets, etc. balanced with all new carpet, new HVAC, updated tilt-out windows, and a new roof in 2016. Radon mitigation installed. Make this stunning home yours and experience the best of timeless design and convenient neighborhood living.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Architectural Style: Split-Foyer
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $308,500
- Price/SqFt: $278
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,014
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From Grand Ave take 56th St South to the house
- Year Built: 1965
- Living Area: 1,106 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.23 Acres
- MLS Number: 720475
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 491-0107
- Listing Agent: Marva McCarty
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jul 09, 2018 | Home Sold | $225,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $264,000 | $5,014 |
2021 | $221,700 | $5,014 |
2020 | $202,200 | $5,014 |
2019 | $202,200 | $5,012 |
2018 | $197,100 | $5,012 |
2017 | $197,100 | $4,570 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•225 56th St
6
Hillside Elementary
Public District KG-6
0.9 mi
•713 8th St
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•800 42nd 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 $83,056. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no 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 108 56th St
The listing price of 108 56th St property is $308,500.
The property 108 56th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.
Active Listing: 108 56th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 108 56th St are: Hanawalt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hillside Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Stilwell Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,014 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 9, 2018 for $225,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 108 56th St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 108 56th St is 1,106 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 108 56th St is 1965.
This home is located at 108 56th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Westwood neighborhood. This 1,106 square foot home, which was built in 1965, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $308,500.
Over 67 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 153 listings were sold below the listed price and 78 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $216,801 and the average listing age was 38 days.