Own this NW Des Moines split level with fenced back yard, two car garage and large storage shed, for over $70,000 less than assessed value! Master bedroom with swinging doors to a deck, bonus finished attic storage room, basement family room with a fireplace and one main floor bedroom. This home does need work but will make an outstanding investor purchase or project home for renovation buyers. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath Property. Visit the HomePath website for additional details.
This is a 4 level split (4th level is currently under construction, former owner was planning to make it into a large master bedroom, but would make a great play room as it is - no stairs as yet. ) The lower level is a family room with stone fireplace and bar. The main level contains the laundry, kitchen, living room, dining room and possible study. The third level has three bedrooms. The master bedroom has a sauna and a set of patio doors that lead to a screened deck and then on to the above ground pool.
DMMLS #283983
Aug 22, 2006
Sold
$100,000
$70/sq ft
May 30, 2006
Listed
$124,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,664 (+2.1%)
$47,700 + $215,200
$262,900
2024
$4,570 (−1.8%)
$41,500 + $190,800
$232,300
2023
$4,652 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $190,800
$232,300
2022
$4,616 (−0.1%)
$36,500 + $160,900
$197,400
2021
$4,622 (−3.7%)
$36,500 + $160,900
$197,400
2020
$4,802 (+26.1%)
$36,500 + $160,900
$197,400
2019
$3,808 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $151,200
$185,200
2018
$3,770 (+7.2%)
$34,000 + $151,200
$185,200
2017
$3,518 (+2.1%)
$29,800 + $111,900
$141,700
2016
$3,444 (+14.5%)
$26,700 + $103,400
$130,100
2013
$3,008
$23,700 + $105,900
$129,600
Tax history for 4125 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,664 (+2.1%)
$47,700 + $215,200
$262,900
2024
$4,570 (−1.8%)
$41,500 + $190,800
$232,300
2023
$4,652 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $190,800
$232,300
2022
$4,616 (−0.1%)
$36,500 + $160,900
$197,400
2021
$4,622 (−3.7%)
$36,500 + $160,900
$197,400
2020
$4,802 (+26.1%)
$36,500 + $160,900
$197,400
2019
$3,808 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $151,200
$185,200
2018
$3,770 (+7.2%)
$34,000 + $151,200
$185,200
2017
$3,518 (+2.1%)
$29,800 + $111,900
$141,700
2016
$3,444 (+14.5%)
$26,700 + $103,400
$130,100
2013
$3,008
$23,700 + $105,900
$129,600
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,436
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000648000000
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
Jun 22, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Roofing
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: R
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 680
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,234
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,436
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Polk County
APN: 10000648000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$209,000 – $253,000
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