About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 3211 56th Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $275,000 ($147 per sqft). Built in 1915, the home offers 1,874 sqft of living space on a 0.38 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1915
  • 0.38 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1915

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

NEW ROOF - .38-ACRE LOT - 1,874 SQ FT - 2 1/2 BATHS! Need more room inside AND out? This 3-bedroom home delivers a combination that's hard to find at this price. The open main level features bamboo flooring and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range, center island and eat-in dining area.

Upstairs, the oversized primary suite gives you room to truly spread out, with a walk-in closet and private bath featuring dual vanities. Two additional bedrooms share a convenient Jack-and-Jill bath. Then step outside - the .38-acre lot offers a large deck, raised garden beds and plenty of room for entertaining, pets, play or simply enjoying your own backyard.

Need space for the toys? The oversized driveway offers RV or trailer parking, while the 2-car garage includes 220V service. Major updates include a NEW ROOF in July and new A/C in 2024. Buyers may also qualify for up to $15,000 in forgivable NFC funds for eligible improvements - ask your agent for details. Come take a look - the space, lot and features are worth seeing in person. All information obtained from seller and public record.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,471/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$199
Interest$1,192
Insurance$80

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3211 56th Street

Des Moines, IA 50310

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

CentralVacuumEatInKitchen

Exterior Features

Deck

Property Details

Flooring

Carpet

Construction

WoodSiding

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 3211 56th Street is listed at $275,000 ($147/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,471 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1915, 0.38 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: CentralVacuum, EatInKitchen. Exterior Features: Deck.

This property is listed by Kelli Smith.

KS

Kelli Smith

Agent at RE/MAX Precision

Listed by RE/MAX Precision · Broker phone: (515) 223-9492 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 740193· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 178 days on PropertySimple

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3211 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

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