242 56th St, Des Moines IA 50312

2 br | 1 ba | 910 sqft | Single-Family Home
Sold for
$94,500
on Oct 1st, 2009
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This Single-Family Home located at 242 56th Street, Des Moines IA sold for $94,500 on Oct 1, 2009. 242 56th St has 2 beds, 1 bath, and approximately 910 square feet. The property has a lot size of 7,350 square feet and was built in 1895. 242 56th St previously sold for $94,500 on Oct 1, 2009 and $80,500 on Feb 2, 2001. The average listing price for similar homes for sale is $94,799 and the average sales price for similar recently sold homes is $111,333. 242 56th St is in the Westwood neighborhood in Des Moines, IA. The average price per square foot for homes for sale in Westwood is $129.

Home facts for 242 56th St

Listing Details

Status Sold
Bedrooms 2
Baths 1
Price/sqft $104
Year built 1895
ZIP code 50312
Neighborhood Westwood

Public Records

Street # 242
Street 56th St
City Des Moines
ZIP code 50312
Beds 2
Baths 1.0
Year built 1895
Sqft 910 sqft
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Price History
Date Event Price Source
10/01/2009 Sold $94,500 Public record
02/02/2001 Sold $80,500 Public record

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Additional information about 242 56th St

This property
$94,500
Similar homes for sale
$94,799
Recently sold homes
$111,333
242 56th St, Des Moines IA
Sold for $94,500
2 br   1 ba   910 sqft
Single-Family Home
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This home
Sales price: $94,500
 
Compared to similar homes
Avg. listing price: $94,799  
Avg. sales price: $111,333 -15%
Avg. price/sqft: $118 -12%
 
Compared to Westwood
Avg. listing price: $284,950 -67%
Avg. sales price: $183,812 -49%
Avg. price/sqft: $129 -19%
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Average Sales Price in Des Moines
This home
Sales price: $94,500
 
Compared to Des Moines
Avg. listing price: $145,884 -35%
Avg. sales price: $121,261 -22%
Avg. price/sqft: $100 +4%
Elementary
Middle
High
SCHOOL NAME SCHOOL TYPE PARENT RATING DISTANCE (mi)
Hanawalt Elementary School
Des Moines Public School District
Public
0.07
The teachers, staff, and parental involvement make this school great. Students are educated as individuals as opposed to some schools' one-size-fits-all…
St Augustin School
Catholic
0.9
Hillside Elementary School
West Des Moines Cmty School District
Public
0.98
An accident waiting to happen. Lack of discipline and enforcement of rules creates an oppressive and dangerous environment. Very poor leadership on part…
Phenix Early Childhood Center
West Des Moines Cmty School District
Public
1.02
The Teachers and staff give the students alot of attention and care their staff really cares about the students education.
The Academy
Private
1.11
Proximity to this address does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact a local real estate pro for more info
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This Single-Family Home located at 242 56th St, Des Moines IA, 50312 sold for $94,500 on Oct 1, 2009. 242 56th St is has 2 beds, 1 bath, and approximately 910 square feet. The property has a lot size of 7,350 square feet and was built in 1895. 242 56th St is in the Westwood neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP Code 50312. The most recent sale price of $94,500 is 0.32% lower than the average list price of $94,799 for similar homes for sale, 67% lower than the average list price of $284,950 for Westwood, 58% lower than the average list price of $225,691 for 50312, and 35% lower than the average list price of $145,884 for Des Moines, IA. The most recent sale is 15% lower than the average sale price of $111,333 for similar homes for sale, 49% lower than the average sale price of $183,812 for Westwood sold homes, 48% lower than the average sale price of $183,079 for 50312 sold homes, and 35% lower than the average sale price of $121,261 for Des Moines sold homes. 242 56th St previously sold for $94,500 on Oct 1, 2009 and $80,500 on Feb 2, 2001.
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