Come see this charming two bed one bath home in the heart of Beaverdale. Located on a quiet street with large front porch and spacious backyard. This property has been recently updated with new carpet, flooring, finishes and is ready to be a home to a new owner! Large basement area with ample storage space or room to finish out for additional living space.
Adorable 2 bedroom ranch, close to shopping, restaurants, library, parks and other amenities. Don't let the square footage fool you. This home has a very functional layout and lives much larger than the size indicates. A great home in a great area. See this one today.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,932 (+8.8%)
$42,300 + $108,200
$150,500
2025
$2,694 (+2.0%)
$42,300 + $108,200
$150,500
2024
$2,640 (−4.7%)
$37,300 + $96,900
$134,200
2023
$2,770 (+9.1%)
$37,300 + $96,900
$134,200
2022
$2,538 (+5.5%)
$33,700 + $83,800
$117,500
2021
$2,406 (−3.5%)
$33,700 + $83,800
$117,500
2020
$2,494 (+8.5%)
$33,700 + $83,800
$117,500
2019
$2,298 (−8.1%)
$30,000 + $75,000
$105,000
2018
$2,500 (+11.5%)
$30,000 + $75,000
$105,000
2017
$2,242 (+10.0%)
$26,200 + $67,800
$94,000
2016
$2,038 (−3.7%)
$22,800 + $60,100
$82,900
2013
$2,116
$20,700 + $56,000
$76,700
Tax history for 1800 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,932 (+8.8%)
$42,300 + $108,200
$150,500
2025
$2,694 (+2.0%)
$42,300 + $108,200
$150,500
2024
$2,640 (−4.7%)
$37,300 + $96,900
$134,200
2023
$2,770 (+9.1%)
$37,300 + $96,900
$134,200
2022
$2,538 (+5.5%)
$33,700 + $83,800
$117,500
2021
$2,406 (−3.5%)
$33,700 + $83,800
$117,500
2020
$2,494 (+8.5%)
$33,700 + $83,800
$117,500
2019
$2,298 (−8.1%)
$30,000 + $75,000
$105,000
2018
$2,500 (+11.5%)
$30,000 + $75,000
$105,000
2017
$2,242 (+10.0%)
$26,200 + $67,800
$94,000
2016
$2,038 (−3.7%)
$22,800 + $60,100
$82,900
2013
$2,116
$20,700 + $56,000
$76,700
*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
55 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
6,875 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
675
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009709000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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.
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
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.158
Lot Size Acres: 0.158
Lot Size Dimensions: 55X125
Zoning: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,406
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 675
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,875 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009709000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
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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
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Estimated sale price
$161,000 – $195,000
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