1816 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
OFF MARKET

1816 56th St
Des Moines, IA 50310

Merle Hay
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,487 sqft

$235,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 10, 2026

$235,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 10, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,487 sqft

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1816 56th St, Des Moines, IA. 1816 56th St is in the Merle Hay neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50310. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,487 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8407 sqft and was built in 1949.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

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Home Details for 1816 56th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8407 sqft

Price History for 1816 56th St

DatePriceEventSource
07/26/2013$134,500Sold
DMMLS #415553
09/19/2006$129,500Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,938
Assessment$230,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1816 56th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1813 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$130,000
11/17/25
2
1
1,085
1811 56th St, Des Moines, IA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$239,900
07/01/25
3
1
1,037
1700 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$208,000
05/30/25
2
1
940

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Neighborhood Overview

Merle Hay
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What Locals Say about Merle Hay

At least 58 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 93 % Say parking is easy

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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  • Lisa Burner
    "Wholesome and quaint little community with adorable neighborhoods! I’ve lived in or around beaverdale my whole life. "
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  • Trulia User
    "people have e dogs here it's good for dogs. People puck up after their dogs. People also watch out for other people s dogs."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs.. big, small and in between.. some neighbors not so good about chaining up a picking up after their beautiful furry friends "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's safe neighborhood watch well kept great people I love my neighbors too dog walking is a great idea "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is safe quaint quiet and friendly. Close to waveland bike trail. Beautiful foliage and plenty of shade."
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  • Trulia User
    "People walk their dogs all the time. And are very friendly. Easy access to Waveland Cemetery. It’s friendly area and safe at night."
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  • Brenda B.
    "watch for stranger in the neighborhood. car speed down the street. neighborhood is very nice and very helpful"
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  • Babysboo
    "it's nice / quiet most of the time Just a few once in a while people drive to fast and have music to loud late at night"
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  • robinluvsualways
    "I feel extrememly safe in this are, because there is often a police officer parked at the end of the street, looking for speeders, I guess. Everyone on this street is clean and most properties are well maintained. "
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  • Muziclvr63
    "Quiet neighborhood with very friendly yet private neighbors. Only a block away from bus line 3 to VW Mall and Wal Mart. Only a few minutes away from the 63rd Street and 56th Street freeway exchanges going north or south. Safe-Safe-Safe."
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  • Cerimic
    "Low crime rate. Great for rising kids. Low unemployment rate. "
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1816 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,487 sqft single-family home built in 1949. 1816 56th St is located in Merle Hay, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 1816 56th St was last sold on Jul 26, 2013 for $134,500. The current Trulia Estimate for 1816 56th St is $235,300.