1919 56th St is a 1,354 square foot house on a 9,460 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 21, 2004 for $130,500. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $288,352.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
9,460 sq ftLot Size
$213Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$288,352
$158K since sold in June 2004$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 19.8% higher than the average sale price ($241K) 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
May 26, 2025 • Final
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
Jan 30, 2018 • 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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 968
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BILLIES PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,354
Building Sq. Ft: 1,922
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 62 BILLIES PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,460
Legal Lot Number: 62
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.217
Depth Footage: 172
Front Footage: 55
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,354
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,460 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Polk County
APN: 10001581000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
1/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$274,000 – $332,000
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