This cute home is move in ready and priced to sell. Conveniently located in the Merle Hay neighborhood with nearby schools to include: Moore Elementary, Merideth Middle and Hoover High School. You will love the loads of off street parking an the newer paved drive and patio area along with the 2 plus car garage with its workshop area. A new central air and furnace where installed in 2025.
Est. $1,110 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 4032 56th St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #745380
Sep 10, 2026
Sold
$97,000
$194/sq ft
Aug 21, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2026
Price Changed
$144,500
$289/sq ft
Jul 17, 2026
Listed
$149,500
$299/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 2004
Sold
$77,000
$154/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,812 (+2.3%)
$37,200 + $76,600
$113,800
2024
$1,772 (−3.4%)
$32,400 + $68,100
$100,500
2023
$1,834 (+0.9%)
$32,400 + $68,100
$100,500
2022
$1,818 (+0.1%)
$28,400 + $58,300
$86,700
2021
$1,816 (−3.5%)
$28,400 + $58,300
$86,700
2020
$1,882 (+9.2%)
$28,400 + $58,300
$86,700
2019
$1,724 (+1.3%)
$26,500 + $54,900
$81,400
2018
$1,702 (+9.5%)
$26,500 + $54,900
$81,400
2017
$1,554 (+14.1%)
$23,200 + $49,500
$72,700
2016
$1,362 (+7.4%)
$20,800 + $45,200
$66,000
2013
$1,268
$18,600 + $41,400
$60,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
45 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
6,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
500
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000668000000
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.
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 • 0.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$133,000 – $161,000
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