Move in ready This 1 1/2 story offers a main level living room, dining room and spacious eat-in kitchen. 2 bedrooms on the main level and a large Master Suite on the 2nd level with a walk-in closet, additional storage and 3/4 bath. The lower level is partially finished as a rec room. A tuck under attached garage with storage space. The home features finished hardwood floors, oversized deck, extra parking pad and extra deep lot. New interior and exterior paint, newer windows and roof.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$175Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by June Mackay• Stevens Realty
Bought with June Mackay• Stevens Realty
Source:DMMLS #419595
Redfin Estimate
$255,516
$128K since sold in August 2018$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 0.5% higher than the average sale price ($254K) of 6 comparable homes.
Move in ready This 1 1/2 story offers a main level living room, dining room and spacious eat-in kitchen. 2 bedrooms on the main level and a large Master Suite on the 2nd level with a walk-in closet, additional storage and 3/4 bath. The lower level is partially finished as a rec room. A tuck under attached garage with storage space. The home features finished hardwood floors, oversized deck, extra parking pad and extra deep lot. New interior and exterior paint, newer windows and roof.
DMMLS #413840
May 30, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Mar 9, 2013
Listed
$134,900
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 2005
Sold
$135,000
$93/sq ft
DMMLS #267546
Sep 12, 2005
Listed
$137,500
$94/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,170 (+2.2%)
$53,000 + $184,900
$237,900
2024
$4,080 (−2.1%)
$47,900 + $170,000
$217,900
2023
$4,168 (+0.8%)
$47,900 + $170,000
$217,900
2022
$4,134 (+2.7%)
$41,600 + $144,100
$185,700
2021
$4,026 (−3.6%)
$41,600 + $144,100
$185,700
2020
$4,176 (+1.6%)
$41,600 + $144,100
$185,700
2019
$4,110 (+1.0%)
$37,900 + $132,000
$169,900
2018
$4,068 (+8.7%)
$37,900 + $132,000
$169,900
2017
$3,744 (+0.9%)
$33,400 + $119,500
$152,900
2016
$3,710 (+6.9%)
$29,800 + $108,600
$138,400
2013
$3,470
$29,500 + $110,100
$139,600
Tax history for 2722 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,170 (+2.2%)
$53,000 + $184,900
$237,900
2024
$4,080 (−2.1%)
$47,900 + $170,000
$217,900
2023
$4,168 (+0.8%)
$47,900 + $170,000
$217,900
2022
$4,134 (+2.7%)
$41,600 + $144,100
$185,700
2021
$4,026 (−3.6%)
$41,600 + $144,100
$185,700
2020
$4,176 (+1.6%)
$41,600 + $144,100
$185,700
2019
$4,110 (+1.0%)
$37,900 + $132,000
$169,900
2018
$4,068 (+8.7%)
$37,900 + $132,000
$169,900
2017
$3,744 (+0.9%)
$33,400 + $119,500
$152,900
2016
$3,710 (+6.9%)
$29,800 + $108,600
$138,400
2013
$3,470
$29,500 + $110,100
$139,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 872
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: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Asbestos
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: COLONIAL ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,456
Building Sq. Ft: 2,328
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: S 1/2 E 1/2 LOT 35 COLONIAL ACRES
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,900
Legal Lot Number: 35
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.25
Depth Footage: 218
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10003074000000
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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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$243,000 – $294,000
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