4042 56th St is a 2,436 square foot multi-family home on a 8,400 square foot lot with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $310,326.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$127Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$310,326
$1,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 38.4% higher than the average sale price ($224K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,782 (+10.9%)
$47,700 + $249,100
$296,800
2025
$5,214 (+2.1%)
$47,700 + $249,100
$296,800
2024
$5,108 (−1.3%)
$41,500 + $218,200
$259,700
2023
$5,176 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $218,200
$259,700
2022
$5,136 (+0.2%)
$36,500 + $183,100
$219,600
2021
$5,124 (−3.7%)
$36,500 + $183,100
$219,600
2020
$5,322 (+7.4%)
$36,500 + $183,100
$219,600
2019
$4,954 (+1.1%)
$34,000 + $171,300
$205,300
2018
$4,902 (+8.6%)
$34,000 + $171,300
$205,300
2017
$4,514 (+5.8%)
$29,800 + $154,500
$184,300
2016
$4,268 (+7.8%)
$26,700 + $140,200
$166,900
2013
$3,958
$23,800 + $136,800
$160,600
Tax history for 4042 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,782 (+10.9%)
$47,700 + $249,100
$296,800
2025
$5,214 (+2.1%)
$47,700 + $249,100
$296,800
2024
$5,108 (−1.3%)
$41,500 + $218,200
$259,700
2023
$5,176 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $218,200
$259,700
2022
$5,136 (+0.2%)
$36,500 + $183,100
$219,600
2021
$5,124 (−3.7%)
$36,500 + $183,100
$219,600
2020
$5,322 (+7.4%)
$36,500 + $183,100
$219,600
2019
$4,954 (+1.1%)
$34,000 + $171,300
$205,300
2018
$4,902 (+8.6%)
$34,000 + $171,300
$205,300
2017
$4,514 (+5.8%)
$29,800 + $154,500
$184,300
2016
$4,268 (+7.8%)
$26,700 + $140,200
$166,900
2013
$3,958
$23,800 + $136,800
$160,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 2,436
Building Sq. Ft: 2,436
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LTS 26 & 27 BLK G AVIATION PARK
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 26
Legal Block Number: G
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.193
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,436
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000665001000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 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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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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$295,000 – $357,000
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