4114 56th St, Des Moines, IA, 50310
About This Home
Brand new electrical panel and all new wiring up to code throughout entire home!! Charming ranch home with an inviting front porch and great curb appeal! Step inside to find 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom on the main level, plus a finished attic space offering flexible use as a bedroom, office, or bonus living area. The kitchen opens to an informal dining area, perfect for everyday meals or casual entertaining, and comes fully equipped with all appliances included. A large utility room with washer and dryer provides added convenience along with a functional drop zone area. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard perfect for entertaining, complete with a large wood deck, basketball hoop, outdoor firepit, and concrete pad for gatherings. The oversized 2-car detached garage features pull-down stairs leading to additional attic storage and includes a dedicated workbench area, ideal for projects or hobbies. An additional exterior storage shed with electricity provides even more space and functionality. Located just 1 minute from Merle Hay Mall and Flix Brewhouse, with easy access to shopping, amenities, and a wide variety of restaurants and fast food options!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Cooktop,Dryer,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Dining Area,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood
- Finished area below ground: 0
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,216
- Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 10000662000000
- Zoning: RES
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck,Fully Fenced,Fire Pit,Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Lot size: 8,407 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 60 x 140
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
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Winter Weather
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 | $1,061 | $12,732 |
| Home Insurance * | $130 | $1,560 |
| Property Taxes | $259 | $3,108 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,571 | $18,852 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Price change | $219,900 |
| 2026-04-10 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
| 2026-04-03 | Pending sale | $225,000 |
| 2026-03-18 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
| 2023-04-26 | Sold | $225,250 |
| 2023-03-27 | Pending sale | $220,000 |
| 2023-03-23 | Listed for sale | $220,000 |
| 2017-11-17 | Sold | $117,000 |
| 2017-10-10 | Pending sale | $120,000 |
| 2017-10-04 | Price change | $120,000 |
| 2017-09-13 | Listed for sale | $125,000 |
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