1121 57th St is a 1,707 square foot house on a 6,517 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on May 06, 2011 for $60,500. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $162,231.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
6,517 sq ftLot Size
$95Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$162,231
$102K since sold in May 2011$9,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 40% lower than the average sale price ($271K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Nov 22, 2022 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Plumbing
Oct 29, 2022 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WINDSOR SQUARE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,707
Building Sq. Ft: 1,707
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 90 WINDSOR SQUARE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 308
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,517
Legal Lot Number: 90
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.15
Depth Footage: 130
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,707
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,517 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 09007818000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$155,000 – $187,000
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