4994 SW 56th St is a 1,664 square foot house on a 3.95 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 09, 2021 for $272,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $442,021.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
3.95 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$442,021
$170K since sold in June 2021$5,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 27% higher than the average sale price ($348K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
EX
Mixed Use District
EX is intended for locations and corridors with a mix of light industrial and heavier commercial uses, accommodating higher levels of vehicular traffic than MX districts and a predominance of mid-scale employment uses, such as office, low intensity industrial, and warehouse spaces associated with offices.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Hotel / motel
Office
Medical office
Post office
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 928
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RANCH ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,664
Building Sq. Ft: 3,168
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LT 12 RANCH ESTATES
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 172,136
Legal Lot Number: 12
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 3.952
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,664
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Polk County
APN: 12004031112000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
2/10
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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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50321
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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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Estimated sale price
$420,000 – $509,000
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