As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,326 (+9.7%)
$49,200 + $172,900
$222,100
2025
$3,944 (+2.0%)
$49,200 + $172,900
$222,100
2024
$3,866
$42,800 + $153,700
$196,500
2023
$3,868 (+0.8%)
$42,800 + $153,700
$196,500
2022
$3,838 (−0.4%)
$37,600 + $126,500
$164,100
2021
$3,852 (−3.7%)
$37,600 + $126,500
$164,100
2020
$4,002 (+9.5%)
$37,600 + $126,500
$164,100
2019
$3,656 (+1.1%)
$35,100 + $119,300
$154,400
2018
$3,618 (+7.9%)
$35,100 + $119,300
$154,400
2017
$3,354 (+12.2%)
$30,700 + $105,300
$136,000
2016
$2,990 (+6.5%)
$27,500 + $96,500
$124,000
2013
$2,808
$24,600 + $87,900
$112,500
Tax history for 4145 55th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,326 (+9.7%)
$49,200 + $172,900
$222,100
2025
$3,944 (+2.0%)
$49,200 + $172,900
$222,100
2024
$3,866
$42,800 + $153,700
$196,500
2023
$3,868 (+0.8%)
$42,800 + $153,700
$196,500
2022
$3,838 (−0.4%)
$37,600 + $126,500
$164,100
2021
$3,852 (−3.7%)
$37,600 + $126,500
$164,100
2020
$4,002 (+9.5%)
$37,600 + $126,500
$164,100
2019
$3,656 (+1.1%)
$35,100 + $119,300
$154,400
2018
$3,618 (+7.9%)
$35,100 + $119,300
$154,400
2017
$3,354 (+12.2%)
$30,700 + $105,300
$136,000
2016
$2,990 (+6.5%)
$27,500 + $96,500
$124,000
2013
$2,808
$24,600 + $87,900
$112,500
*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
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Apr 22, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (commercial)
Plumbing
Water heater
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: 864
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Split Foyer
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 864
Building Sq. Ft: 1,728
Stories Type: Split Foyer
Legal Description: LOTS 80 & 81 S 9 FT LOT 82 BLK E AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,660
Legal Lot Number: 80
Legal Block Number: E
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.222
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 69
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,660 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000596000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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