Check out this well maintained, move-in ready home in a great neighborhood! The main floor features two bedrooms, one bath, living room and a spacious kitchen. Triple pane windows, carpet throughout, extra insulation, newly painted walls are amongst the things this home offers. The lower level is immaculate and professionally water proofed. Partially fenced in yard that backs to trees is perfect for relaxing and spacious enough for your children and pets to play. This home is located close to the interstate, schools, shopping and the restaurants. Come and see your next home today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Timothy Schutte• EXIT Realty & Associates
Listed by Jasmina Salkic-Schutte• EXIT Realty & Associates
If you’re looking for a great starter home, you’ll want to check this out. It’s move in ready and has many updates to help reduce your carbon footprint with important efficiencies. New vinyl siding, triple pane argon windows, new roof, and extra insulation in the walls will keep your house looking good, but costing less in utility bills too. New carpet throughout. Cute bungalow character. Two bedrooms with great natural light. Updated bathroom. Good sized living room. Kitchen needs appliances and could have an awesome retro look with the original metal cabinets. Huge backyard with room to build a garage or do anything that makes you happy. Backs to trees so you have the feel of privacy in the city. Basement is unfinished, has been professionally water proofed and is very clean. This is a home you could be proud to call your own. There will not be any open houses so please contact a real estate agent to schedule a tour.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,676 (+2.2%)
$46,300 + $110,200
$156,500
2024
$2,618 (−2.7%)
$41,800 + $101,700
$143,500
2023
$2,692 (+0.8%)
$41,800 + $101,700
$143,500
2022
$2,670 (+2.6%)
$36,400 + $86,700
$123,100
2021
$2,602 (−11.1%)
$36,400 + $86,700
$123,100
2020
$2,926 (+7.8%)
$36,400 + $86,700
$123,100
2019
$2,714 (+1.0%)
$33,200 + $79,700
$112,900
2018
$2,686 (+8.4%)
$33,200 + $79,700
$112,900
2017
$2,478 (+16.2%)
$29,200 + $71,800
$101,000
2016
$2,132 (+7.7%)
$26,100 + $65,500
$91,600
2013
$1,980
$25,900 + $66,400
$92,300
Tax history for 3500 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,676 (+2.2%)
$46,300 + $110,200
$156,500
2024
$2,618 (−2.7%)
$41,800 + $101,700
$143,500
2023
$2,692 (+0.8%)
$41,800 + $101,700
$143,500
2022
$2,670 (+2.6%)
$36,400 + $86,700
$123,100
2021
$2,602 (−11.1%)
$36,400 + $86,700
$123,100
2020
$2,926 (+7.8%)
$36,400 + $86,700
$123,100
2019
$2,714 (+1.0%)
$33,200 + $79,700
$112,900
2018
$2,686 (+8.4%)
$33,200 + $79,700
$112,900
2017
$2,478 (+16.2%)
$29,200 + $71,800
$101,000
2016
$2,132 (+7.7%)
$26,100 + $65,500
$91,600
2013
$1,980
$25,900 + $66,400
$92,300
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
7,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10007658000000
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
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Interior Features
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.172
Lot Size Acres: 0.172
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X150
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,714
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.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10007658000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
$170,000 – $206,000
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