A beautiful three bedroom home on the edge of Des Moines. With newly updated LED lighting throughout, you’ll enjoy tile flooring, oak built-in shelving, updated galley kitchen and landscaping with curb appeal. Large office space upstairs and another attached to the family room in the finished basement. Storage room includes new Barracuda sump pump, network panel and radon mitigation system. Master suite features textured walls, canned lighting and a private bathroom. Large two car garage with lots of shelving and a workbench for your next project.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tammy Sparks• Iowa Realty Jordan Grove
Bought with Jason Rude• RE/MAX Cornerstone
Source:DMMLS #545263
Redfin Estimate
$258,568
$74K since sold in September 2020$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 14.9% higher than the average sale price ($225K) of 6 comparable homes.
A beautiful three bedroom home on the edge of Des Moines. With newly updated LED lighting throughout, you’ll enjoy tile flooring, oak built-in shelving, updated galley kitchen and landscaping with curb appeal. Large office space upstairs and another attached to the family room in the finished basement. Storage room includes new Barracuda sump pump, network panel and radon mitigation system. Master suite features textured walls, canned lighting and a private bathroom. Large two car garage with lots of shelving and a workbench for your next project.
Public Records
Jul 21, 2011
Sold
$98,000
$86/sq ft
DMMLS #373797
Jul 20, 2011
Sold
$97,000
$85/sq ft
Sep 20, 2010
Listed
$100,000
$88/sq ft
+8
Where else can you find a home listed $30k UNDER assessed value and move in condition? This 3 Bd home features two updated bathrooms on the main level. The home also has newer siding and laminate flooring in the LR. There is a possible 4th Bd on the main level. You can get up to $10K by going NFC for select improvements. This home won't last long at this price!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,058 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $193,200
$240,900
2024
$3,972 (−1.3%)
$41,500 + $170,900
$212,400
2023
$4,024 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $170,900
$212,400
2022
$3,992 (+0.2%)
$36,500 + $143,100
$179,600
2021
$3,986 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $143,100
$179,600
2020
$4,134 (+8.4%)
$36,500 + $143,100
$179,600
2019
$3,814 (−4.7%)
$34,000 + $134,300
$168,300
2018
$4,002 (+8.4%)
$34,000 + $134,300
$168,300
2017
$3,692 (+6.4%)
$29,800 + $120,600
$150,400
2016
$3,470 (+6.6%)
$26,700 + $109,800
$136,500
2013
$3,254
$25,100 + $105,500
$130,600
Tax history for 3914 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,058 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $193,200
$240,900
2024
$3,972 (−1.3%)
$41,500 + $170,900
$212,400
2023
$4,024 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $170,900
$212,400
2022
$3,992 (+0.2%)
$36,500 + $143,100
$179,600
2021
$3,986 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $143,100
$179,600
2020
$4,134 (+8.4%)
$36,500 + $143,100
$179,600
2019
$3,814 (−4.7%)
$34,000 + $134,300
$168,300
2018
$4,002 (+8.4%)
$34,000 + $134,300
$168,300
2017
$3,692 (+6.4%)
$29,800 + $120,600
$150,400
2016
$3,470 (+6.6%)
$26,700 + $109,800
$136,500
2013
$3,254
$25,100 + $105,500
$130,600
*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
Dec 5, 2012 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Dec 22, 2011 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
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: 912
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,137
Building Sq. Ft: 2,049
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOTS 15 & 16 BLK O AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 15
Legal Block Number: O
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.193
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,137
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Polk County
APN: 10001048000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
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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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Des Moines, IA • 50310
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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
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Estimated sale price
$246,000 – $298,000
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