Wow! This home is essentially new construction except for the solid foundation! Taken down to the studs & completely remodeled, this 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home is a great value. New roof, new sewer, new HVAC, new windows, new almost everything! Great curb appeal draws you up to the front door where you enter into the open concept floor plan of living room, dining area & kitchen with quartz counters that includes a pop up electrical outlet & USB port. Did I mention that everything is new? 3 nicely sized bedrooms & a full bathroom complete the main floor. Downstairs you'll find a cozy family room, the 4th bedroom & another 3/4 bathroom. The clean utility room comes with you guessed it, a brand new HVAC system & water heater! The oversized 1 car garage with a brand new driveway frames a private backyard. Conveniently located in the Waveland area, you will love being able to get to both 235 & 35/80 in just minutes, but far enough away not to hear them. Schedule your showing today! All information is obtained from public records & seller.
Merle Hay, located between I-235 and I-80/35, is a commercial and residential Des Moines neighborhood with a mall corridor and mid-century subdivisions. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Merle Hay Road and Douglas Avenue, where big-box storefronts, local eateries, and steady traffic set a pragmatic, on-the-go tone. Ranch houses and split-levels sit on curving streets, with pockets of apartments near the main arterials. Merle Hay Mall remains the defining landmark, shaping the area’s retail-first geography. The Des Moines Buccaneers at Buccaneer Arena add a loud, local sports ritual to the week. Sidewalks and multi-use paths link to nearby green space for a break from the corridor pace.
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Market insights
1615 56th St · $269,000
DAYS ON MARKET
97 days
The average home goes pending in 28 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$269,000
Median sale price in this area is $323,937. (20% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
3 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining area
Finished basement
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Asphalt road frontage
Lot dimensions approximately 49.7 x 132
Home design
Single-story
Vinyl siding
Parking
Detached one-car garage
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Shingle (asphalt) roof
Block foundation
Built with vinyl siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Wow! This home is essentially new construction except for the solid foundation! Taken down to the studs & completely remodeled, this 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home is a great value. New roof, new sewer, new HVAC, new windows, new almost everything! Great curb appeal draws you up to the front door where you enter into the open concept floor plan of living room, dining area & kitchen with quartz counters that includes a pop up electrical outlet & USB port. Did I mention that everything is new? 3 nicely sized bedrooms & a full bathroom complete the main floor. Downstairs you'll find a cozy family room, the 4th bedroom & another 3/4 bathroom. The clean utility room comes with you guessed it, a brand new HVAC system & water heater! The oversized 1 car garage with a brand new driveway frames a private backyard. Conveniently located in the Waveland area, you will love being able to get to both 235 & 35/80 in just minutes, but far enough away not to hear them. Schedule your showing today! All information is obtained from public records & seller.
DMMLS #741830
Sep 3, 2026
Pending
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Aug 7, 2026
Price Changed
$269,000
$244/sq ft
Jul 9, 2026
Price Changed
$279,000
$253/sq ft
Jun 19, 2026
Price Changed
$282,500
$256/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Listed
$289,000
$262/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 2022
Sold
$45,000
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 2020
Sold
$42,500
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2021
$1,676 (−3.5%)
$42,600 + $41,200
$83,800
2020
$1,736 (−22.5%)
$42,600 + $41,200
$83,800
2019
$2,240 (+1.3%)
$37,900 + $37,900
$75,800
2018
$2,212 (+12.9%)
$37,900 + $37,900
$75,800
2017
$1,960 (+15.3%)
$33,100 + $58,800
$91,900
2016
$1,700 (−4.8%)
$28,900 + $52,100
$81,000
2013
$1,786
$25,400 + $47,300
$72,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
6,115 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1937
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,104
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,104
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10011766000001
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 2, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Feb 24, 2027 • Active
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Feb 17, 2027 • Active
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 16% for direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1615 56th St
$265,596
$3,404 under list price of $269K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $215K to $258K.