Welcome home to this charming two bedroom ranch in the desirable Merle Hay area! This inviting home offers a comfortable and functional layout with a spacious living room, formal dining room and a cozy family room featuring a wood burning fireplace. The kitchen features maple cabinetry with a convenient pass through to the family room, creating an open connection between the spaces. An updated bathroom, hardwood, tile and carpet flooring, and included washer and dryer add to the home's appeal and convenience. Home has metal siding and outside enjoy a fenced yard, large rear deck and one car detached garage, providing great space for relaxing, entertaining and storage. A wonderful opportunity in a convenient location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
7,810 sq ftLot Size
$151Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Bruce Kalisek• Keller Williams Realty GDM
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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Offer insights
2019 56th St · $199,000
$201K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $201K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Wood-burning fireplace
Partially finished basement
Separate formal dining room
Cable TV
Window treatments
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Laminate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Chain-link fence
Home design
One story
Parking
Detached one-car garage
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Metal siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 2019 56th St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $200,000 and $259,900.
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $200K to $260K.