For sale

$415,000

Est. $2,955/mo —

•

2,578

sq ft

3901 SW 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50321

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Welcome to 3901 SW 56th St in Des Moines. Tucked away on nearly an acre, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers tons of privacy and even more potential. With plenty of space inside and out, this property is ready for someone to come in, make it their own. The location is hard to beat, with easy highway access and just about 10 minutes from West Des Moines and downtown Des Moines. Whether you're looking for your next investment, flip, or a property you can put some sweat equity into, this one is worth a look! All information obtained from seller and public record.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

0.87 acresLot Size

$161Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Brooke Galeazzi • RE/MAX Precision

Contact: (641) 871-0421

Listing updated: Oct 5, 2026 at 12:00am

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:DMMLS #750047

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$2,955 per month

Principal and interest$2,293

Property taxes

$486

HOA dues

Home insurance

$176

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Jefferson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi

5/10

Brody Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

3/10

Lincoln High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi

2/10

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About Southwestern

Hills

Southwestern Hills, located between Gray’s Lake Park and Water Works Park, is a residential and park-adjacent Des Moines neighborhood with wooded slopes and curving streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fleur Drive & Park Avenue corridor, where riverfront trails, ballfields, and low-key local stops set a steady, outdoors-forward rhythm. Mid-century ranches and split-level homes sit alongside mature trees and deep lots, giving the streetscape a quiet, established feel. Water Works Park and the Des Moines River Greenbelt shape daily routines with long paths and open lawns. Gray’s Lake adds a scenic loop and skyline views that frame the area’s geography. Community pillars nearby include the Des Moines Water Works Park, Gray’s Lake Park, and the historic Salisbury House & Gardens.

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3901 SW 56th St · $415,000

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$416K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $416K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Unfinished walk-out basement
One fireplace

Bedrooms
3 main-level bedrooms

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 three-quarter bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer

Heating & cooling
Gas heating
Propane heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 3901 SW 56th St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,810 (+7.5%)

$33,500 + $290,200

$323,700

2025

$5,406 (−0.3%)

$33,500 + $290,200

$323,700

2024

$5,424 (−1.2%)

$30,300 + $262,900

$293,200

2023

$5,488 (+0.8%)

$30,300 + $262,900

$293,200

2022

$5,444 (+4.1%)

$26,200 + $215,500

$241,700

2021

$5,230 (−3.6%)

$26,200 + $215,500

$241,700

2020

$5,428 (+5.5%)

$26,200 + $215,500

$241,700

2019

$5,144 (+1.1%)

$23,600 + $194,600

$218,200

2018

$5,086 (+6.1%)

$23,600 + $194,600

$218,200

2017

$4,792 (+16.1%)

$21,200 + $178,700

$199,900

2016

$4,126 (+7.7%)

$19,300 + $166,400

$185,700

2013

$3,830

$16,700 + $147,300

$164,000

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.87 Acres

Year renovated

1982

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,578

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,578

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

01006983000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Mixed Use District

EX is intended for locations and corridors with a mix of light industrial and heavier commercial uses, accommodating higher levels of vehicular traffic than MX districts and a predominance of mid-scale employment uses, such as office, low intensity industrial, and warehouse spaces associated with offices.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Hotel / motel
Office
Medical office
Post office

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

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Des Moines, IA • 50321

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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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Redfin Estimate for 3901 SW 56th St

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $339,000 and $415,000.

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45 years newer
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$339,000 Last sold price
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2 years newer
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