About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1731 56th Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $222,900 ($290 per sqft). Built in 1950, the home offers 768 sqft of living space on a 0.15 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1950
  • 0.15 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
1 full
2-car garage
1950

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

NEW PRICE just made this amazing home even better! 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! Pella Windows throughout the house have 7 years warranty left for the new owner. 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! All appliances including washer/dryer stay as well as most of the furnishings.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,192/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$161
Interest$966
Insurance$65

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1731 56th Street

Des Moines, IA 50310

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

EatInKitchenCableTvWindowTreatments

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetVinylHardwood

Construction

MetalSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1731 56th Street is listed at $222,900 ($290/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,192 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1950, 0.15 acre lot. Interior Features: EatInKitchen, CableTv, WindowTreatments.

This property is listed by JoAnn Manning.

JM

JoAnn Manning

Agent at Iowa Realty Co., Inc.

Listed by Iowa Realty Co., Inc. · Broker phone: (800) 724-2297 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 750020· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 38 days on PropertySimple

Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

1731 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

Open this listing in: