Iowa
West Des Moines
813 56th Street

$534,900

813 56th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266

6 beds |
4 baths |
2,700 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1987
0.39acre lot
3 car garage
$198/sqft
Listed 12 days ago

Property Description

Nestled on a large corner lot with mature trees, this well-kept home is located in a highly coveted neighborhood within walking distance to a park & close to shopping, bike trails & excellent schools. This spacious two-story offers over 2,700SF of above-ground finish w/ 5 bedrooms & 3.5 bathrooms, a fantastic fit for your growing family. The expansive open kitchen flows seamlessly into an oversized family room with a cozy fireplace & custom built-ins -an ideal space for everyday living, festive holiday gatherings & memorable family celebrations. A formal living room, formal dining room, office, 1/2 bath & laundry room complete the main floor. Upstairs hosts four bedrooms and two full baths, including a primary suite with a recently updated bathroom and closet. The walkout lower level adds over 1,000 SF of finish including a 5th bedroom, bright family room w/ generous windows, a three-quarter bath and a storage area with built-in shelving and workbench. The 3-car attached garage is spacious and offers built-in storage cabinets. Outdoor living is equally inviting, with front, side, and back lawns, a garden area with shed and a freshly stained, spacious deck off the kitchen that shelters a versatile covered patio below. A charming covered front porch adds curb appeal and provides a warm welcome to guests and neighbors. Lovingly cared for over the past 25 years, this cherished home is now ready for its next family to make memories and love it as much as the current owners have!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: September 12, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Century 21 Signature : (515) 963-1040
Listing Agent:: Scott Myers : (515) 208-1504
MLS ID:: 726186

General: Central VacuumDining AreaSeparate/Formal Dining RoomEat-in KitchenCable TV
Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Laundry: Main Level
Basement: FinishedWalk-Out Access
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1

This listing courtesy of Scott Myers, Century 21 Signature

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Location

Schools Nearby

Westridge Elementary

5500 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Grades PK-6

0.62 miles away

Indian Hills Junior High

9401 Indian Hills Dr, Clive, IA, 50325

Grades 7-8

2.35 miles away

Valley High School

3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Grades 10-12

1.56 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.