727 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

$399,999 Asking Price

3 beds
3 baths
2,290  sqft
Built in 1935

Welcome home to this Waterbury masterpiece! Prime location conveniently situated near 235 w/ easy access to downtown and the westside. If close proximity to city life, excitement + culture are what you seek, look no further than 56th St! Brick throughout, this home is as solid as they come. Simple, maintenance free landscaping surrounds the property; backyard entertaining is a breeze on the large deck! Walking up the stamped concrete sidewalk, you're greeted by a welcoming front entry w/ coat closets + hardwood flooring. Living room is large with a wood-burning fireplace + loads of natural light. Don't miss the 4-season flex room w/ gas fireplace, brick floor, wood ceiling + french doors to the deck! This room has a million uses: morning coffee, evening cocktails, office, reading, etc. Dining room offers space for large gatherings and is just off the kitchen, updated w/ white cabinetry, granite + SS appliances. 1/2 bath is tucked away but convenient. Upper lvl is home to a spacious primary suite w/ BONUS room for relaxing, reading or yoga. 2 add’l bedrooms + full bath are located here. Lower level is clean/dry with more space for living, work or play! Storage and laundry are housed here with workshop space too. You'll love the charm with built-ins and period glass doorknobs. HVAC new in 2021. Windows have been professionally restored (reglazed and painted).


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Separate/Formal Dining Room,Window Treatments
Appliances:
Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement:
Partially Finished,Unfinished
Flooring:
Hardwood,Tile
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Gas,Vented,Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 3

Exterior

General:
Deck,Fully Fenced,Storage, Storage
Style:
Two Story
Other Structures:
Storage
Parking:
Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt,Shingle
General:
Brick, 2, Block

Location

Road/Access:
Concrete
Originating MLS:
DMAAR
School District:
Des Moines Independent
County:
Polk

Lot

Zoning:
RES, SW 12 F LT 14 ALL LT 10 S 10 F ALLEY N OF ADJ TO W 80 F BLK I COUNTRY CLUB KNOLLS, 09001513000000
Fencing:
Metal,Full

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
DMAAR

This listing courtesy of:
Century 21 Signature, Megan Hill Mitchum

About Des Moines, IA

Housing

Number of Units
99,985
Median Home Value
$151,586
Median Rent
$791

40.41% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.36% are vacant.

Commute

Car
75.18%
Public Transportation
1.57%
Walk to Work
2.32%
Work from Home
19.95%
Other
0.57%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
223,303
Median Age
35.20
Median Household Size
2.59

Education

High School
28.82%
Associate’s Degree
8.43%
Bachelor’s Degree
20.24%
Graduate Degree
8.07%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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