3901 SW 56th St is a 2,578 square foot house on a 0.87 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $372,836.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
$145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$372,836
$8,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 36.2% lower than the average sale price ($585K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,406 (−0.3%)
$33,500 + $290,200
$323,700
2024
$5,424 (−1.2%)
$30,300 + $262,900
$293,200
2023
$5,488 (+0.8%)
$30,300 + $262,900
$293,200
2022
$5,444 (+4.1%)
$26,200 + $215,500
$241,700
2021
$5,230 (−3.6%)
$26,200 + $215,500
$241,700
2020
$5,428 (+5.5%)
$26,200 + $215,500
$241,700
2019
$5,144 (+1.1%)
$23,600 + $194,600
$218,200
2018
$5,086 (+6.1%)
$23,600 + $194,600
$218,200
2017
$4,792 (+16.1%)
$21,200 + $178,700
$199,900
2016
$4,126 (+7.7%)
$19,300 + $166,400
$185,700
2013
$3,830
$16,700 + $147,300
$164,000
Tax history for 3901 SW 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,406 (−0.3%)
$33,500 + $290,200
$323,700
2024
$5,424 (−1.2%)
$30,300 + $262,900
$293,200
2023
$5,488 (+0.8%)
$30,300 + $262,900
$293,200
2022
$5,444 (+4.1%)
$26,200 + $215,500
$241,700
2021
$5,230 (−3.6%)
$26,200 + $215,500
$241,700
2020
$5,428 (+5.5%)
$26,200 + $215,500
$241,700
2019
$5,144 (+1.1%)
$23,600 + $194,600
$218,200
2018
$5,086 (+6.1%)
$23,600 + $194,600
$218,200
2017
$4,792 (+16.1%)
$21,200 + $178,700
$199,900
2016
$4,126 (+7.7%)
$19,300 + $166,400
$185,700
2013
$3,830
$16,700 + $147,300
$164,000
*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
EX
Mixed Use District
EX is intended for locations and corridors with a mix of light industrial and heavier commercial uses, accommodating higher levels of vehicular traffic than MX districts and a predominance of mid-scale employment uses, such as office, low intensity industrial, and warehouse spaces associated with offices.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Hotel / motel
Office
Medical office
Post office
Mar 22, 2024 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Nov 27, 2023 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Gas
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,266
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,578
Building Sq. Ft: 5,468
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: E 171.5F W 204.5F S 213F N 816F SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 24-78-25
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,164
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 37,709
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.866
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,578
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Polk County
APN: 01006983000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$355,000 – $429,000
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