Fantastic brick ranch in the Merle Hay area! Classic hardwood floors thru-out. New kitchen backsplash. All appliances stay! Awesome basement is great for man cave, game room, or a place to just hang out. The fenced back yard with entertaining patio is a great place for a fire and a drink! 1 car detached garage for yard tools and toys. Close to everything!
Own your own Brick ranch today! This move in ready 2 bedroom ranch includes a great rec room in the basement that gives you extra flex space for almost any need. Classic hardwood floors run through the living room. Nice sized bedrooms with full bath. The Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer are included with the home. Window Treatments Included as well. Lots of storage in the basement with additional shower downstairs. 1 Car detached garage. Warmer weather is around the corner and the huge 8x26 deck off of the front of the house was built for entertaining! The big yard includes a pet friendly fenced in backyard with privacy fence and additional patio. This awesome location is situated where you are just a few minutes from the mall, shopping, groceries and the heart of Beaverdale.
DMMLS #436586
Jun 30, 2014
Sold
$91,000
$135/sq ft
May 23, 2014
Listed
$95,000
$141/sq ft
+19
Cute, cute, cute! Don't miss out on this 2 bedroom, move in ready home. Huge corner lot with a large front porch, fenced in back yard and 1 car garage. Enjoy the summer nights on your private patio with tons of mature trees and landscaping. New laminate floors flow through the living room into the kitchen. Kitchen has a tiled backsplash and tons of cupboard space and all appliances are included (including washer and dryer!) 2 large bedrooms with newer carpeting and light fixtures make this a perfect starter home. Head downstairs to the partially finished basement with second living area and tons of storage space. Schedule your showing soon, at this price it won't be here long!
Public Records
Oct 16, 2009
Sold
$110,000
$163/sq ft
DMMLS #353970
Oct 15, 2009
Sold
$109,900
$163/sq ft
Sep 1, 2009
Listed
$109,900
$163/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 2006
Sold
$97,000
$143/sq ft
DMMLS #284144
Jul 28, 2006
Sold
$96,900
$143/sq ft
Jun 12, 2006
Listed
$96,900
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,354 (+6.1%)
$49,900 + $122,300
$172,200
2025
$3,162 (+2.1%)
$49,900 + $122,300
$172,200
2024
$3,098 (−1.4%)
$45,100 + $112,400
$157,500
2023
$3,142 (+0.8%)
$45,100 + $112,400
$157,500
2022
$3,118 (+10.3%)
$39,200 + $94,100
$133,300
2021
$2,828 (−3.5%)
$39,200 + $94,100
$133,300
2020
$2,932 (+7.3%)
$39,200 + $94,100
$133,300
2019
$2,732 (−6.8%)
$35,700 + $86,200
$121,900
2018
$2,932 (+8.9%)
$35,700 + $86,200
$121,900
2017
$2,692 (+10.3%)
$31,500 + $78,700
$110,200
2016
$2,440 (+7.4%)
$28,100 + $71,400
$99,500
2013
$2,272
$27,800 + $72,700
$100,500
Tax history for 2748 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,354 (+6.1%)
$49,900 + $122,300
$172,200
2025
$3,162 (+2.1%)
$49,900 + $122,300
$172,200
2024
$3,098 (−1.4%)
$45,100 + $112,400
$157,500
2023
$3,142 (+0.8%)
$45,100 + $112,400
$157,500
2022
$3,118 (+10.3%)
$39,200 + $94,100
$133,300
2021
$2,828 (−3.5%)
$39,200 + $94,100
$133,300
2020
$2,932 (+7.3%)
$39,200 + $94,100
$133,300
2019
$2,732 (−6.8%)
$35,700 + $86,200
$121,900
2018
$2,932 (+8.9%)
$35,700 + $86,200
$121,900
2017
$2,692 (+10.3%)
$31,500 + $78,700
$110,200
2016
$2,440 (+7.4%)
$28,100 + $71,400
$99,500
2013
$2,272
$27,800 + $72,700
$100,500
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
52 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
8,416 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
676
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009478000000
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N313
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,010
Tax Year: 2021
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: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 676
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,416 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009478000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 74-82% chance 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
$183,000 – $221,000
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