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$539,900

Est. $3,828/mo —

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2,181

sq ft

648 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

About this home

Located in the historic Waterbury neighborhood, this meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-story home has been lovingly cared for by its original owner. Featuring numerous recent updates, including a newer roof, furnace, air conditioning, deck, interior paint, and more, this home is truly move-in ready. The main level offers plenty of space to live and entertain, featuring a spacious formal sitting area, dining room, oversized living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms and an additional bathroom, providing plenty of room for family and guests. The finished lower level adds even more living space with a comfortable family room featuring new carpet—perfect for movie nights, a play area, or relaxing. Outside, enjoy the beautifully landscaped, fully fenced backyard and deck, offering a private setting for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying Iowa summers. A well-maintained home in one of Des Moines’ most desirable historic neighborhoods, with space, updates, character, and location—all in one package. This is the one you’ve been waiting for in the heart of Des Moines!

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

8,844 sq ftLot Size

$248Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Nicholas Scar • Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Contact: 515-453-6580

Listing updated: Aug 13, 2026 at 08:19am

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•Source:DMMLS #746960

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$3,828 per month

Principal and interest$2,801

Property taxes

$810

HOA dues

Home insurance

$216

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Windsor Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

Merrill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

5/10

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About

Waterbury

Waterbury, located between Grand Avenue and Ingersoll Avenue, is a residential and historic Des Moines neighborhood with curving, tree-lined streets and stately early-20th-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ingersoll Avenue corridor near 42nd Street, where patios, coffee counters, and small storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. Greenwood Park’s wooded trails and the Waterbury neighborhood’s stonework details give the area a quiet, established feel. Architectural styles lean Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival, with deep setbacks and mature landscaping. Local pillars such as the Des Moines Art Center, the Rose Garden, and the Greenwood Park shelter area anchor everyday routines. The terrain rolls gently toward parkland, shaping a streetscape of winding blocks and pocket views.

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648 56th St · $539,900

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$542K and above

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Grab bars
Dining area and separate/formal dining room
Eat-in kitchen
Cable TV
Window treatments

Bedrooms
1 main-level bedroom

Bathrooms
Two three-quarter bathrooms

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Stove
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer

Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile

Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating

Sale and tax history for 648 56th St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,348 (+0.6%)

$83,000 + $447,500

$530,500

2024

$9,288 (+0.8%)

$75,600 + $414,000

$489,600

2023

$9,218 (+0.8%)

$75,600 + $414,000

$489,600

2022

$9,146 (+4.7%)

$64,200 + $335,800

$400,000

2021

$8,734 (−3.7%)

$64,200 + $335,800

$400,000

2020

$9,068 (+5.6%)

$64,200 + $335,800

$400,000

2019

$8,588 (+1.1%)

$57,300 + $301,300

$358,600

2018

$8,496 (+9.3%)

$57,300 + $301,300

$358,600

2017

$7,770 (+7.2%)

$51,400 + $276,700

$328,100

2016

$7,246 (+7.1%)

$45,600 + $250,200

$295,800

2013

$6,768

$42,600 + $238,800

$281,400

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

67 ft.

Lot depth

132 ft.

Lot size

8,844 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1959

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,181

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,181

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

09006911000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

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 • 50312

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Dec

Sun exposure

89/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 648 56th St

$538,643

$1,257 under list price of $540K

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Rental earnings

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