This newly updated move-in ready ranch is located on a corner lot in the up-and-coming Des Moines NW Neighborhood. The living rm features beautiful hardwood floors & new light fixtures. The kitchen features new "white shaker" cabinets w/ soft closing hardware, new stainless steel appliances, "open concept" layout w/ breakfast bar, & new waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring. The bathroom features new fixtures, new vanity, new waterproof vinyl plank flooring & a tiled tub surround. The LL is in great condition, always dry, & features 288 sq. ft. of newly finished living space complete w/ new light fixtures, vinyl flooring, & has been deep cleaned/freshly painted. Enjoy large enclosed patio, 2 car garage, storage shed, fenced in yard, and a wrap-around deck. Some other features/updates metal siding, gutter guards, a newer roof (2015), brand new domestic water distribution piping (2019), & a newer furnace/AC system equipped w/ a heat pumping feature that will produce some energy savings.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
7,810 sq ftLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bryan Curtis• Attain RE
Bought with Alex Hagar• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Cute 2 bedroom with 2 car garage. New roof, heat and A/C.
DMMLS #410129
Jan 25, 2013
Sold
$76,000
$77/sq ft
Dec 6, 2012
Listed
$79,900
$81/sq ft
+12
A rare find. Homes in this neighborhood are hard to come by at this price. This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves and do a little work. Features include hardwood floors, a large enclosed patio and a 2 car garage. Priced at over $35,000 under assessment, this one could go quick. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.
Public Records
Dec 1, 2005
Sold
$119,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,206 (+2.2%)
$60,500 + $180,400
$240,900
2024
$4,116 (+1.3%)
$54,400 + $165,300
$219,700
2023
$4,064 (+0.8%)
$54,400 + $165,300
$219,700
2022
$4,030 (+6.1%)
$46,400 + $134,900
$181,300
2021
$3,800 (−3.7%)
$46,400 + $134,900
$181,300
2020
$3,948 (+9.9%)
$46,400 + $134,900
$181,300
2019
$3,592 (+1.2%)
$40,900 + $111,400
$152,300
2018
$3,550 (+11.9%)
$40,900 + $111,400
$152,300
2017
$3,172 (+11.0%)
$36,900 + $105,300
$142,200
2016
$2,858 (+7.2%)
$33,400 + $92,400
$125,800
2013
$2,666
$30,500 + $85,800
$116,300
Tax history for 2111 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,206 (+2.2%)
$60,500 + $180,400
$240,900
2024
$4,116 (+1.3%)
$54,400 + $165,300
$219,700
2023
$4,064 (+0.8%)
$54,400 + $165,300
$219,700
2022
$4,030 (+6.1%)
$46,400 + $134,900
$181,300
2021
$3,800 (−3.7%)
$46,400 + $134,900
$181,300
2020
$3,948 (+9.9%)
$46,400 + $134,900
$181,300
2019
$3,592 (+1.2%)
$40,900 + $111,400
$152,300
2018
$3,550 (+11.9%)
$40,900 + $111,400
$152,300
2017
$3,172 (+11.0%)
$36,900 + $105,300
$142,200
2016
$2,858 (+7.2%)
$33,400 + $92,400
$125,800
2013
$2,666
$30,500 + $85,800
$116,300
*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
142 ft.
Lot size
7,810 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
981
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001570000000
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
Sep 25, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
May 11, 2021 • Final
Tidemark import - plm
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.