# 1538 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $149,000 ($222/sqft), built 1941, 670 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $646/mo. Listed 38 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $149,000 |
| Price/sqft | $222 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 670 |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Lot Size | 6,621 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 38 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $646 |
| **Total** | **$646** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1941
- 0.15 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Great opportunity in the NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE AREA! 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom home offers an oversized 1 car garage and a cozy covered front porch. Major updates include new furnace in 2021 and new AC in 2025. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks and easy access to nearby amenities.

## Location

- **Address:** 1538 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.607358, -93.694596
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.607358,-93.694596

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Susie Sheldahl
- **Brokerage:** Realty One Group Impact
- **Phone:** 5154191620
- **Email:** susie@susiesheldahl.com

## Primary Photo

![1538 56th Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1c7a64069bcb57cf54b25f4d740321e0l-f2790640560r.jpg)

*15 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/1538-56th-street-des-moines-ia-50311-a741023)*

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**MLS#:** 741023 | **Updated:** 2026-06-24
**Source:** listhub

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