331 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
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OFF MARKET

331 56th St
Des Moines, IA 50312

Westwood
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,144 sqft

$255,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026

$255,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,144 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION This cozy 3 bedroom home offers gas fireplace, sunny dining area, and hardwood floors throughout. Outside, find a fenced back yard and deck plus a 2 car attached garage. All appliances stay. This home is within easy walking distance of Hanawalt Elementary and Merrill Middle Schools, and is close to the bike trails.
331 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,144 sqft single-family home in Westwood, built in 1921. It last sold for $240,000 on May 23, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2016 with an asking price of $1,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 2, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $255,400, with a rent estimate of $1,805/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 331 56th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalLawn
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached, On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1921Year Updated: 1937
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Price History for 331 56th St

DatePriceEventSource
05/23/2025$240,000Sold
N/A
12/30/2019$170,000Sold
DMMLS #584323
11/01/2019$180,000PendingAgent Provided
10/28/2019$180,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/27/2019$194,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/18/2019$199,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/08/2019$209,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/02/2016$1,200ListingRemovedN/A
02/29/2016$1,200Listed For RentN/A
06/28/2010$137,000Sold
N/A
03/13/2010$148,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/05/2010$148,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/06/2005$124,500Sold
N/A
06/17/2003$128,000Sold
N/A
05/31/2000$112,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,110
Assessment$239,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 331 56th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5616 Terrace Dr, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$269,900
07/10/25
4
2
1,610
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Westwood
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What Locals Say about Westwood

At least 11 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say there's wildlife

  • 92 % Say car is needed

  • 92 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 92 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 87 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Ayden J. R.
    "There are dogs everywhere! it's an amazing little neighborhood for nice little walks with your dog. "
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  • Katie O.
    "well known neiborhood for old week kept historical homes. Very mature plants and trees. This area is not uncommon for homes being passed down through generations. Homes here usually sell within a week."
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  • Dawne G.
    "Location, Location, Location! One block from Hanawalt Elementary and Merrill Middle School. Great established neighborhood! Hard to find houses of this size in the area. "
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