Charming 1.5 story w/ approximately 1580 sq ft finished. Beautifully finished hardwood floors, an updated large kitchen that has been added onto. Nice 2nd story being used for master bedroom w/ closets. Lower level has nice finish w/ fireplace and walkout to backyard. Great for gardeners. Lovely fenced yard w/ nice patio. No water in basement from the '08 rains.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$197Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by DeLana Moore• BHHS First Realty Westown
Bought with DeLana Moore• BHHS First Realty Westown
Source:DMMLS #331021
Redfin Estimate
$233,532
$125K since sold in February 2019$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 1.5% higher than the average sale price ($230K) of 5 comparable homes.
Charming 1.5 story w/ approximately 1580 sq ft finished. Beautifully finished hardwood floors, an updated large kitchen that has been added onto. Nice 2nd story being used for master bedroom w/ closets. Lower level has nice finish w/ fireplace and walkout to backyard. Great for gardeners. Lovely fenced yard w/ nice patio. No water in basement from the '08 rains.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,038 (+2.1%)
$46,300 + $173,100
$219,400
2024
$3,956 (+0.2%)
$41,800 + $159,300
$201,100
2023
$3,948 (+0.8%)
$41,800 + $159,300
$201,100
2022
$3,918 (+2.2%)
$36,400 + $131,100
$167,500
2021
$3,832 (+4.9%)
$36,400 + $131,100
$167,500
2020
$3,652 (+7.3%)
$36,400 + $131,100
$167,500
2019
$3,402 (+1.0%)
$33,200 + $120,400
$153,600
2018
$3,368 (+8.8%)
$33,200 + $107,700
$140,900
2017
$3,096 (+7.6%)
$29,200 + $97,400
$126,600
2016
$2,878 (+7.0%)
$26,100 + $88,400
$114,500
2013
$2,690
$24,200 + $84,100
$108,300
Tax history for 3012 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,038 (+2.1%)
$46,300 + $173,100
$219,400
2024
$3,956 (+0.2%)
$41,800 + $159,300
$201,100
2023
$3,948 (+0.8%)
$41,800 + $159,300
$201,100
2022
$3,918 (+2.2%)
$36,400 + $131,100
$167,500
2021
$3,832 (+4.9%)
$36,400 + $131,100
$167,500
2020
$3,652 (+7.3%)
$36,400 + $131,100
$167,500
2019
$3,402 (+1.0%)
$33,200 + $120,400
$153,600
2018
$3,368 (+8.8%)
$33,200 + $107,700
$140,900
2017
$3,096 (+7.6%)
$29,200 + $97,400
$126,600
2016
$2,878 (+7.0%)
$26,100 + $88,400
$114,500
2013
$2,690
$24,200 + $84,100
$108,300
*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
Apr 17, 2019 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Demolition
New construction
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: 832
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GOODWIN PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,183
Building Sq. Ft: 1,618
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: E 150 F LOT 36 GOODWIN PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,500
Legal Lot Number: 36
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.172
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,183
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005505000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
$222,000 – $269,000
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