640 56th Street Des Moines, IA 50312
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,714 sqft
Price per Sqft $271
MLS Listing ID 715163
Style Two Story
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1927
Annual Tax Amount $11,650
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.387 Acres
Acres 0.387
Property Sub-Type Residential
Property Description
This stunning brick home boasts over $350,000 in extensive upgrades, blending elegance and functionality. The home's amazing architecture enhances its timeless appeal.
Step inside to discover a spacious living room with a charming fireplace. The stunning gourmet kitchen (2017) features high-end finishes and appliances, including a wine fridge, making it perfect for entertaining. The sunroom has been enhanced with heat, AC and heated floor, providing year-round enjoyment and leads to a lovely deck. The partially fenced-in yard is ideal for pets or outdoor activities.
On the second floor, the master suite was created by gutting the original bedrooms to form a luxurious retreat, complete with a walk-in closet with storage system and a spa-like master bath. You'll find two additional lovely bedrooms on the second floor, plus, enjoy an extra bedroom on the third floor.
The partially finished basement offers additional living space with more possibilities.
Key highlights: a $75,000, 50-year Ecostar synthetic slate roof and all-new Marvin windows (2023). Additional upgrades: new driveway (2024), two new furnaces, and one new AC unit. The encapsulated basement by MBS and new water softener ensure a dry, healthy environment and also includes a radon system for peace of mind.
With all these renovations, this meticulously updated home combines luxury, comfort, and style. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity!
Location
State IA
County Polk
Area Des Moines West
Zoning Res
Rooms
Basement Partially Finished
Interior
Interior Features Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Fireplace Screen
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Wine Cooler, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck, Fence
Parking Features Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Chain Link, Partial
Roof Type Slate,See Remarks
Porch Deck
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Rectangular Lot
Entry Level Two
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories Two
Schools
School District Des Moines Independent
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 09006912000000
Monthly Total Fees $970
Security Features Security System,Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan