$2,374 Closing Credit¹
#716385, Ken Kauzlarich, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
$190,000 List price
216 56th St Des Moines, IA 50312
$2,256
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,249 sqft
0.2 acres
$152 / sqft
House
Property details
About 216 56th St
Great house in Desirable DSM neighborhood. This home features 3 beds/1 bath and plenty of updates throughout and is walking distance to Hanawalt elementary school. It is also close to the bike trails for easy access throughout the metro. Schedule your showing today. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,249 sqft
Lot size0.172 Acres
Year built1925
MLS #718987
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Interior: Dining Area
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $190,000
- Price/SqFt: $152
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,570
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Grand Avenue to 56th Street. South on 56th Street to the property.
- Year Built: 1925
- Living Area: 1,249 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.172 Acres
- MLS Number: 718987
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
- Office Phone: (515) 202-4129
- Listing Agent: Laura Slavin
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2022 | Home Sold | $105,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $181,100 | $3,570 |
| 2021 | $152,100 | $3,570 |
| 2020 | $137,700 | $3,570 |
| 2019 | $137,700 | $3,520 |
| 2018 | $132,300 | $3,520 |
| 2017 | $132,300 | $3,202 |
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
1.3 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. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
19%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
36%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 216 56th St
The listing price of 216 56th St property is $190,000.
The property 216 56th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.
Active Listing: 216 56th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 216 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 $3,570 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 28, 2022 for $105,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 216 56th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 216 56th St is 1,249 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 216 56th St is 1925.
This home is located at 216 56th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Westwood neighborhood. This 1,249 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $190,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 49 sold above asking price, over 141 sold below and more than 58 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 41 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $215,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.