What an AMAZING find! Wait until to see all that this home has to offer. The list of improvements goes on and on. New roof, gutters, a/c, furnace, water heater, upgraded plumbing & more! This home has been very well maintained & ready for its new owners. Beautiful hardwood floors flow throughout most of the main level. Sizable family room offers great space for your large pieces of furniture. Picture window provides a lovely view of the mature trees. It flows to the dining room that features a new slider to your deck and HUGE fenced in yard! You’ll enjoy outdoor summer living in fantastic yard w/ a storage shed for all your gardening tools. Kitchen has ample cabinet/countertop space. BONUS- the lower level has been partially finished to feature a modern family room with laminate flooring. A new ¾ bath has been added as well! 3rd nonconforming bedroom and OVERSIZED storage/laundry room can also be found in the LL. Situated in a mature neighborhood, this 1947 ranch is simply remarkable!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
8,580 sq ftLot Size
$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Megan Carey O'Leary• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Bought with Erika Hansen• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Has your search for the perfect centrally located home hit a dead end? You should see this Ranch home with its great living space. You walk into a good sized Living Room with Hardwood Floors and Crown Molding. There is a Formal Dining Area that leads to the Updated Kitchen that features updated Counter Tops, Flooring, and Large Pantry. Down the Hall you'll find your bedrooms with Hardwood Floors and a Full Updated Bath. Down in the Lower Level you'll find w space for a Family Room and 3rd non conforming Bedroom. Head out back to the Fenced Back Yard and a Nice Size Deck to entertain your family and friends on. With this home's great Location and Updates you'll want to call this home soon.
DMMLS #443310
Jan 7, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 26, 2014
Listed
$129,900
$134/sq ft
DMMLS #358411
Mar 19, 2010
Sold
$117,500
$121/sq ft
Nov 30, 2009
Listed
$117,500
$121/sq ft
DMMLS #295531
Jan 19, 2007
Sold
$116,500
$120/sq ft
Nov 15, 2006
Listed
$120,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,914 (+2.2%)
$62,900 + $162,000
$224,900
2024
$3,830 (+0.5%)
$56,500 + $148,700
$205,200
2023
$3,810 (+0.8%)
$56,500 + $148,700
$205,200
2022
$3,778 (+6.0%)
$48,200 + $122,300
$170,500
2021
$3,564 (−3.6%)
$48,200 + $122,300
$170,500
2020
$3,696 (+5.7%)
$48,200 + $122,300
$170,500
2019
$3,498 (+7.1%)
$42,500 + $108,900
$151,400
2018
$3,266 (+7.3%)
$42,500 + $108,900
$151,400
2017
$3,044 (+7.6%)
$38,300 + $93,200
$131,500
2016
$2,830 (+7.3%)
$34,700 + $86,400
$121,100
2013
$2,638
$32,600 + $82,600
$115,200
Tax history for 2004 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,914 (+2.2%)
$62,900 + $162,000
$224,900
2024
$3,830 (+0.5%)
$56,500 + $148,700
$205,200
2023
$3,810 (+0.8%)
$56,500 + $148,700
$205,200
2022
$3,778 (+6.0%)
$48,200 + $122,300
$170,500
2021
$3,564 (−3.6%)
$48,200 + $122,300
$170,500
2020
$3,696 (+5.7%)
$48,200 + $122,300
$170,500
2019
$3,498 (+7.1%)
$42,500 + $108,900
$151,400
2018
$3,266 (+7.3%)
$42,500 + $108,900
$151,400
2017
$3,044 (+7.6%)
$38,300 + $93,200
$131,500
2016
$2,830 (+7.3%)
$34,700 + $86,400
$121,100
2013
$2,638
$32,600 + $82,600
$115,200
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
66 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
8,580 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
968
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001591000000
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
Nov 2, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Bathroom
Remodel
Oct 26, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area, Cable TV
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Storage
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Chain Link, Full
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.197
Lot Size Acres: 0.197
Lot Size Dimensions: 66X130
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 288
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,924.30
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 968
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,580 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001591000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$229,000 – $277,000
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