OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2017 for $165K

$284,090

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,301/mo

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1,743

sq ft

3942 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

This charming ranch has vaulted ceilings in the family room a beautiful fire place and large windows over looking the backyard. Enjoy hardwood floors through out. The master bedroom is on the main floor. There are 2 bedrooms and a bath in the finished attic. The basement is a perfect setting for a teenagers apartment with a family room, lots of storage and side by side washer and dryer. The garage is 24 x 24.

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

8,400 sq ftLot Size

$163Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Lisa Howard • Coldwell Banker Mid-America

Bought with Nita Ball • VIA Group, REALTORS

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•Source:DMMLS #535301

Redfin Estimate

$284,090

$119K since sold in April 2017$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 15.7% higher than the average sale price ($246K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$236,000
A
3 beds1 bath988 sq ft
3846 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$225,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,356 sq ft
4106 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$262,450
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,210 sq ft
3600 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$252,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,088 sq ft
3913 64th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
SOLD SEP 4, 2025
$275,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,284 sq ft
4020 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$223,000
F
3 beds2 baths876 sq ft
4133 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$242K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

182

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 12 HRS AGO
$369,000
3 beds3 baths1,558 sq ft
4212 Ashby Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$329,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,918 sq ft
2016 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$237,000
2 beds1 bath914 sq ft
2303 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$205,000
3 beds1 bath1,379 sq ft
4505 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$414,900
4 beds2 baths2,058 sq ft
2702 41st Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN TODAY, 3:30PM TO 4:30PM
$359,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,322 sq ft
4690 NW Lovington Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$145,000
2 beds1 bath634 sq ft
3511 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$375,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,883 sq ft
3309 Skyline Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN TODAY, 1PM TO 3PM
$229,900
3 beds1 bath1,293 sq ft
2704 Moyer St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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$175,000
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Sale history for 3942 56th St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #535301

Apr 28, 2017

Sold

$165,000

$95/sq ft

Mar 15, 2017

Listed

$170,000

$98/sq ft

DMMLS #386969

Mar 23, 2012

Sold

$140,000

$80/sq ft

Jul 6, 2011

Listed

$146,900

$84/sq ft

Totally move in ready, this home has had so many updates and shows like a dream! You will love the open feel of large living spaces, beautiful hardwood floors, coved ceilings in the living room and the vaulted family room with a great fireplace. Updates include over-sized two car garage, fenced rear yard, newer windows, roof, kitchen, furnace/AC and updated baths. The main bath includes ceramic tile and the lower level is finished, too. The main sewer line has been replaced as well. Priced under assessed value for a quick sale!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,700 (+2.2%)

$47,700 + $229,000

$276,700

2024

$4,600 (−0.4%)

$41,500 + $202,800

$244,300

2023

$4,620 (+0.8%)

$41,500 + $202,800

$244,300

2022

$4,582

$36,500 + $168,400

$204,900

2021

$4,580 (−3.6%)

$36,500 + $168,400

$204,900

2020

$4,752 (+8.2%)

$36,500 + $168,400

$204,900

2019

$4,390 (+1.1%)

$34,000 + $158,100

$192,100

2018

$4,342 (+2.8%)

$34,000 + $158,100

$192,100

2017

$4,222 (+6.2%)

$29,800 + $142,100

$171,900

2016

$3,974 (+1.2%)

$26,700 + $129,400

$156,100

2013

$3,926

$25,100 + $124,500

$149,600

Tax history for 3942 56th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,700 (+2.2%)

$47,700 + $229,000

$276,700

2024

$4,600 (−0.4%)

$41,500 + $202,800

$244,300

2023

$4,620 (+0.8%)

$41,500 + $202,800

$244,300

2022

$4,582

$36,500 + $168,400

$204,900

2021

$4,580 (−3.6%)

$36,500 + $168,400

$204,900

2020

$4,752 (+8.2%)

$36,500 + $168,400

$204,900

2019

$4,390 (+1.1%)

$34,000 + $158,100

$192,100

2018

$4,342 (+2.8%)

$34,000 + $158,100

$192,100

2017

$4,222 (+6.2%)

$29,800 + $142,100

$171,900

2016

$3,974 (+1.2%)

$26,700 + $129,400

$156,100

2013

$3,926

$25,100 + $124,500

$149,600

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

8,400 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1964

Sq. Ft.

1,743

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10001042000000

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

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Dining Area, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Details: Metal Siding

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: R1-60

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 400
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,210.59

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Storage Facilities

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,743
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Polk County
APN: 10001042000000

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 • 0.6mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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Estimated sale price

$270,000 – $327,000

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Home values near 3942 56th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4000 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$313,846
3922 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1206 Sq. Ft.	$270,874

Address	Redfin Estimate
3932 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1114 Sq. Ft.	$236,629
3925 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$249,095

Address	Redfin Estimate
3929 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1414 Sq. Ft.	$257,897
3926 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1206 Sq. Ft.	$255,298

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