What a little jewel! This home is just delightful - cozy and comfortable with untouched hardwood flooring under all of the carpeting. So much new it will be hard to pass up! All new Pella windows, new sewer line, new water line, mechanicals are all newer, appliances only 3 years old. The home has been waterproofed and the care has been impeccable! Enjoy the privacy of a fully fenced backyard perfect for gardening and play. There is a retractable awning over the oversized deck. Spacious two car garage and concrete drive without a crack! Downstairs you have a blank canvas with large rooms to finish worry free of water intrusion. Waterproofed and sump has a new battery backup. This charmer is ready to welcome its next owners for years of happy memories!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$296Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JoAnn Manning, CRS• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
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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Offer insights
1731 56th St · $227,500
$231K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $231K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Cable TV
Window treatments
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Stove
Refrigerator
Eat-in kitchen layout
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Chain link and wood fencing
Rectangular lot
Concrete road frontage
Home design
Single-story home
Parking
Detached two-car garage
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Metal siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Block foundation
Built with durable exterior materials
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
Annual tax amount reported
Electricity and solar
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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:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jul 12, 2019 • Final
Tidemark import - plm
Plumbing
Oct 18, 2012 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Electrical
Gas
Plumbing
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 1731 56th St
$227,307
$193 under list price of $228K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $162K to $240K.