Welcome home! This clean and updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits in a great spot near Merle Hay and just minutes from Beaverdale. Step into an open and inviting living room that flows seamlessly into the bright kitchen, featuring new appliances and a functional layout perfect for everyday living. The home offers a spacious primary bedroom, a freshly updated bathroom, and comfortable secondary bedrooms. Enjoy the convenience of a large 1-car garage and a generously sized, fully fenced backyard—ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or pets. A new roof and electric panel in 2023 along with new appliances and a bathroom update provide peace of mind. Situated directly across from Hillis Elementary and just off Hickman Road, this home provides easy access to shopping, dining, and all parts of the city.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
9,405 sq ftLot Size
$197Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Misty Darling• BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Listed by Abigail Gilson• BH&G Real Estate Innovations
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
2318 56th St · $209,999
$210K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $210K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
162 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Bedrooms
3 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced-air heating (natural gas)
Exterior features
Chain-link fencing
Rectangular lot
Concrete road frontage
Lot dimensions approximately 57 x 165
Home design
Single-story home
Parking
Attached 1-car garage
Construction
Metal siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Poured slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Welcome home to this charming 3 bedroom, one level abode! Please note, sq ft per appraisal is 1041. This move-in ready house is located just north of Hickman Rd, across from Hillis Elementary. Enjoy the hardwood style LVP flooring throughout and an enclosed porch that leads to the living room. The eat in kitchen includes a dishwasher, stove and refrigerator. A cute full bath rounds out this fabulous package. Plus, you'll love the fenced back yard and one car attached garage! Don't miss your chance on making this wonderful house your new home. HWA Platinum Home Warranty is included for your peace of mind! Pricing reflects updated roof, electrical panel, and radon mitigation to be competed for buyer prior to closing!
DMMLS #634913
Sep 29, 2021
Sold
$110,000
$103/sq ft
Aug 23, 2021
Pending
—
Aug 13, 2021
Price Changed
$124,900
$117/sq ft
Aug 4, 2021
Listed
$129,900
$122/sq ft
DMMLS #525354
Jan 13, 2017
Sold
$71,000
$67/sq ft
Sep 13, 2016
Listed
$89,900
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,322 (+22.9%)
$51,100 + $129,300
$180,400
2024
$2,702 (−13.4%)
$46,200 + $119,300
$165,500
2023
$3,120 (+0.8%)
$46,200 + $91,200
$137,400
2022
$3,096 (+2.1%)
$40,200 + $92,200
$132,400
2021
$3,032 (−3.7%)
$40,200 + $92,200
$132,400
2020
$3,150 (+7.7%)
$40,200 + $92,200
$132,400
2019
$2,926 (+1.0%)
$36,600 + $84,900
$121,500
2018
$2,898 (+8.5%)
$36,600 + $84,900
$121,500
2017
$2,672 (+1.1%)
$32,300 + $76,600
$108,900
2016
$2,642 (+7.0%)
$28,800 + $70,000
$98,800
2013
$2,470
$28,500 + $70,900
$99,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
57 ft.
Lot depth
165 ft.
Lot size
9,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,065
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,065
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10006046000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jun 15, 2023 • Final
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.
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
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2318 56th St
$206,472
$3,527 under list price of $210K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $205K to $258K.