Presenting 92.90 acres m/l located one mile northwest of Runnels, offering a combination of productive farmland, recreational land, and potential building sites just 20 minutes from Downtown Des Moines. The property includes 44.74 FSA cropland acres carrying a CSR2 rating of 78.5, with the balance consisting primarily of timber, creek bottom, and recreational land. Mud Creek runs through the western portion of the property, providing established wildlife habitat and quality hunting opportunities for deer and turkey. The property has frontage along paved SE 56th Avenue on the north side, while SE Stewart Drive runs along the western and southern portions of the farm. The property is currently zoned Rural Residential, which allows for multiple building sites along SE 56th Avenue and a buildable site off SE Stewart Drive on the south side. Water service in the area is provided by Des Moines Water Works (DMWW). A 6-inch water main runs along SE 56th Avenue, and approximately 600 feet m/l of 2.5-inch water main runs along the southern property line. A water map is available upon request. Electricity in the area is provided by MidAmerican Energy. Located 20 minutes from Downtown Des Moines, the property offers an ideal combination of productive farmland with multiple potential building sites. Visit our website for more information.
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Sale and tax history for SE 56th Ave
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IAR #6343923
Oct 22, 2026
Listed
$1,114,800
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Presenting 92.90 acres m/l located one mile northwest of Runnels, offering a combination of productive farmland, recreational land, and potential building sites just 20 minutes from Downtown Des Moines. The property includes 44.74 FSA cropland acres carrying a CSR2 rating of 78.5, with the balance consisting primarily of timber, creek bottom, and recreational land. Mud Creek runs through the western portion of the property, providing established wildlife habitat and quality hunting opportunities for deer and turkey. The property has frontage along paved SE 56th Avenue on the north side, while SE Stewart Drive runs along the western and southern portions of the farm. The property is currently zoned Rural Residential, which allows for multiple building sites along SE 56th Avenue and a buildable site off SE Stewart Drive on the south side. Water service in the area is provided by Des Moines Water Works (DMWW). A 6-inch water main runs along SE 56th Avenue, and approximately 600 feet m/l of 2.5-inch water main runs along the southern property line. A water map is available upon request. Electricity in the area is provided by MidAmerican Energy. Located 20 minutes from Downtown Des Moines, the property offers an ideal combination of productive farmland with multiple potential building sites. Visit our website for more information.
DMMLS #751773
Oct 22, 2026
Listed
$1,114,800
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Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
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Rural Residential District
This district is intended to provide for low density single family development served by septic systems and supplied with public water in unincorporated Polk County at a density of approximately 1 unit per acre. Clustered and planned developments are permitted and will have substantial open spaces.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
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Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
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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 104° 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
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Runnells, IA • 50237
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Runnells. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for SE 56th Ave
$1,116,068
$1,268 over list price of $1.11M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $300K to $750K.