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$130,000

Est. $1,000/mo —

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1,000

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4149 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Affordable and full of potential, this charming ranch home is situated in a great location surrounded by mature trees, offering a peaceful and private setting. Inside, you'll find an open-concept layout that provides a spacious and flexible living area, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A large garage makes an ideal space for hobbyists, extra storage, or a workshop. The oversized back porch doubles as a mudroom and three-season porch, adding valuable extra space to relax or customize to your needs. With a little sweat equity, this home presents a great investment opportunity—perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking for affordable living with room to grow.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

5,600 sq ftLot Size

$130Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Marcia Munger • Keller Williams Realty GDM

Contact: (515) 321-6607

Listing updated: Jan 21, 2026 at 11:05am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:DMMLS #699194

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$1,000 per month

Principal and interest$709

Property taxes

$218

HOA dues

Home insurance

$73

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Moore Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

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About Merle

Hay

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

4149 56th St · $130,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 28 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $323,937. (149% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Basement Information: Crawl Space

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Tar/Gravel
Construction Details: Metal Siding

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.129
Lot Size Acres: 0.129
Lot Size Dimensions: 40X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: res

Property Information
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,612

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

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Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,000
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,000
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000652000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Sale and tax history for 4149 56th St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,618 (+2.0%)

$33,000 + $113,900

$146,900

2024

$2,566 (−1.8%)

$28,800 + $101,600

$130,400

2023

$2,612 (+0.8%)

$28,800 + $101,600

$130,400

2022

$2,592 (−0.6%)

$25,300 + $85,500

$110,800

2021

$2,608 (−3.8%)

$25,300 + $85,500

$110,800

2020

$2,710 (+8.2%)

$25,300 + $85,500

$110,800

2019

$2,504 (+1.0%)

$23,600 + $80,900

$104,500

2018

$2,480 (+7.6%)

$23,600 + $80,900

$104,500

2017

$2,304 (+33.5%)

$20,600 + $72,600

$93,200

2016

$1,726 (+8.6%)

$18,500 + $66,700

$85,200

2013

$1,590

$16,400 + $60,600

$77,000

Public record

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Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

40 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

5,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,000

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,000

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10000652000000

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:

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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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Sun exposure

91/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.4 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 4149 56th St

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