1146 56th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
About This Home
This home in the Waveland Park neighborhood is ready for new owners. Hardwood floors throughout with dining space that opens up to the living room and 3 season porch. Updated bathroom with 2 bedrooms on the main. Updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, updated cabinets, countertops, tile backsplash, and lighting. Upstairs is ready to be finished for another bedroom. Lots of storage space in the basement and entertainment space. Outside is a partially fenced in yard and oversized 2 car garage.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1947
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Metal Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Dining Area,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 924
- Total interior livable area: 924 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 09007829000000
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Lot size: 8,015 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 100 x 80
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,107 | $13,284 |
| Home Insurance * | $146 | $1,752 |
| Property Taxes | $315 | $3,780 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,689 | $20,268 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Price change | $215,000 |
| 2026-07-18 | Price change | $219,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | Listed for sale | $229,000 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2017-09-18 | Sold | $155,000 |
| 2017-09-16 | Listed for sale | $159,900 |
| 2017-08-15 | Pending sale | $159,900 |
| 2017-08-09 | Listed for sale | $159,900 |
| 2013-09-12 | Sold | $129,800 |
| 2009-07-21 | Sold | $127,500 |
| 2004-10-18 | Sold | $124,500 |
| 2002-09-06 | Sold | $118,500 |
| 2000-04-25 | Sold | $94,500 |
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