Wonderful home waiting for you! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath is a special place for you to enjoy! Drink your morning coffee in the inviting kitchen. Relax on your couch in the family room! Why rent when you can own? Home is close to shopping and parks. Easy financing available.
Public Records
Jul 29, 2005
Sold
$78,500
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,722 (+2.3%)
$49,400 + $114,400
$163,800
2024
$2,662 (−6.3%)
$43,500 + $102,300
$145,800
2023
$2,842 (+0.8%)
$43,500 + $102,300
$145,800
2022
$2,820 (+5.6%)
$39,300 + $90,200
$129,500
2021
$2,670 (−3.5%)
$39,300 + $90,200
$129,500
2020
$2,768 (−0.3%)
$39,300 + $90,200
$129,500
2019
$2,776 (+1.0%)
$34,900 + $80,700
$115,600
2018
$2,748 (+11.5%)
$34,900 + $80,700
$115,600
2017
$2,464 (+29.0%)
$30,500 + $72,800
$103,300
2016
$1,910 (−3.9%)
$26,600 + $64,500
$91,100
2013
$1,988
$23,400 + $48,500
$71,900
Tax history for 1602 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,722 (+2.3%)
$49,400 + $114,400
$163,800
2024
$2,662 (−6.3%)
$43,500 + $102,300
$145,800
2023
$2,842 (+0.8%)
$43,500 + $102,300
$145,800
2022
$2,820 (+5.6%)
$39,300 + $90,200
$129,500
2021
$2,670 (−3.5%)
$39,300 + $90,200
$129,500
2020
$2,768 (−0.3%)
$39,300 + $90,200
$129,500
2019
$2,776 (+1.0%)
$34,900 + $80,700
$115,600
2018
$2,748 (+11.5%)
$34,900 + $80,700
$115,600
2017
$2,464 (+29.0%)
$30,500 + $72,800
$103,300
2016
$1,910 (−3.9%)
$26,600 + $64,500
$91,100
2013
$1,988
$23,400 + $48,500
$71,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
8,125 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
651
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009721000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
Oct 7, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Sep 5, 2014 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Remodel
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
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 651
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009721000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
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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
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Estimated sale price
$176,000 – $213,000
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