Awesome location near Waveland Golf Course, Franklin Ave Library & Northwest Community Ctr, Tower Playground, Beaverdale, & Merle Hay Mall. Charming, well-kept and updated throughout with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, updated kitchen cabinets, Appl & Tile Flr. Family room w/ Fireplace & Bonus Multipurpose that could be used for dining, a playroom, home office, or hobby area. Backyard leads out to a brick patio/fenced yard & 2 Car tandem Garage. Basement is clean, waterproofed with a second decorative fireplace. Private & Public Schools available-WINDSOR Elementary, MERRILL Middle & ROOSEVELT HS listed on DM Website; EZ access to ALL major travel ways I-80/35, I-235, Merle Hay Rd, DT for shopping, travel & community events.
LOCATION-Family fun is found within this home in the Merle Hay Neighborhood Nearby amenities incld Waveland Golf Course, Franklin Ave Library & Northwest Community Ctr, Tower Playground & Merle Hay Mall. World class Corporations found nearby in Johnson /Urbandale/West Des Moines/Downtown offer employment. CONDITION-You'll be hard-pressed to find a more charming, well-kept hme updtd throughout; VALUE-1.5 St, 3 BR's, Spac living areas may surprise you. Lge Master BR, Kit has updted Cabinets, Appl & Tile Flr. An adjoining Family Rm w/ Fireplace & Bonus Multipurpose Rm i. e. Dining, Playrm, Hme Office, Hobby Area leads out to a brick patio/fenced yard & 2 Car tandem Garage. Bsmt is clean, waterproofed & ready to finish including a 2nd decorative FP. Private & Public Schools available-WINDSOR Elementary, MERRILL Middle & ROOSEVELT HS listed on DM Website; EZ access to ALL major travel ways I-80/35, I-235, Merle Hay Rd, DT for shopping, travel & community events. Sellers will CLOSE quickly!
DMMLS #441769
Jan 23, 2015
Listing Removed
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Aug 27, 2014
Listed
$140,000
$97/sq ft
DMMLS #440186
Aug 26, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 28, 2014
Listed
$142,000
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 23, 2009
Sold
$130,000
$90/sq ft
DMMLS #351624
Oct 21, 2009
Sold
$129,850
$90/sq ft
Aug 6, 2009
Listed
$132,000
$92/sq ft
DMMLS #296386
Mar 27, 2007
Sold
$114,000
$79/sq ft
Dec 4, 2006
Listed
$124,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 2005
Sold
$125,000
$87/sq ft
DMMLS #259374
Apr 29, 2005
Listed
$125,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,316 (+2.0%)
$46,600 + $193,900
$240,500
2024
$4,230 (−4.9%)
$41,100 + $173,900
$215,000
2023
$4,448 (+0.8%)
$41,100 + $173,900
$215,000
2022
$4,414 (+4.8%)
$37,100 + $151,600
$188,700
2021
$4,212 (−3.7%)
$37,100 + $151,600
$188,700
2020
$4,376 (+9.1%)
$37,100 + $151,600
$188,700
2019
$4,012 (+7.3%)
$33,000 + $135,800
$168,800
2018
$3,740 (+11.1%)
$33,000 + $135,800
$168,800
2017
$3,366 (+4.2%)
$28,800 + $120,500
$149,300
2016
$3,230 (−3.7%)
$25,100 + $107,900
$133,000
2013
$3,354
$22,100 + $99,500
$121,600
Tax history for 1807 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,316 (+2.0%)
$46,600 + $193,900
$240,500
2024
$4,230 (−4.9%)
$41,100 + $173,900
$215,000
2023
$4,448 (+0.8%)
$41,100 + $173,900
$215,000
2022
$4,414 (+4.8%)
$37,100 + $151,600
$188,700
2021
$4,212 (−3.7%)
$37,100 + $151,600
$188,700
2020
$4,376 (+9.1%)
$37,100 + $151,600
$188,700
2019
$4,012 (+7.3%)
$33,000 + $135,800
$168,800
2018
$3,740 (+11.1%)
$33,000 + $135,800
$168,800
2017
$3,366 (+4.2%)
$28,800 + $120,500
$149,300
2016
$3,230 (−3.7%)
$25,100 + $107,900
$133,000
2013
$3,354
$22,100 + $99,500
$121,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
59 ft.
Lot depth
127 ft.
Lot size
7,569 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,438
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009697000000
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 Jul 10, 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.