5836 SW 56th St is a 1,656 square foot house on a 19.99 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $587,877.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
19.99 acresLot Size
$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$587,877
$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 52% higher than the average sale price ($387K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,418 (+2.1%)
$37,660 + $443,300
$480,960
2024
$8,244 (+4.4%)
$29,550 + $389,300
$418,850
2023
$7,898 (+0.9%)
$29,550 + $389,300
$418,850
2022
$7,830 (+0.7%)
$22,670 + $310,200
$332,870
2020
$7,778 (−1.1%)
$22,670 + $310,200
$332,870
2019
$7,864 (+4.2%)
$21,840 + $279,000
$300,840
2018
$7,544 (+62.0%)
$21,840 + $279,000
$300,840
2017
$4,656
$16,600 + $272,800
$289,400
Tax history for 5836 SW 56th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,418 (+2.1%)
$37,660 + $443,300
$480,960
2024
$8,244 (+4.4%)
$29,550 + $389,300
$418,850
2023
$7,898 (+0.9%)
$29,550 + $389,300
$418,850
2022
$7,830 (+0.7%)
$22,670 + $310,200
$332,870
2020
$7,778 (−1.1%)
$22,670 + $310,200
$332,870
2019
$7,864 (+4.2%)
$21,840 + $279,000
$300,840
2018
$7,544 (+62.0%)
$21,840 + $279,000
$300,840
2017
$4,656
$16,600 + $272,800
$289,400
*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
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
Aug 10, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Mar 1, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - plm
New construction
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: 1,508
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Split Foyer
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,656
Building Sq. Ft: 2,892
Stories Type: Split Foyer
Legal Description: -EX BEG 495F N OF SW COR NE 1/4 SE 1/4 THN N 335.95F E 612.3F SE 342F W 682.1F TO POB- BEG 830.51F S & 33F W OF E 1/4 COR SEC 26 THN W 1285.36F N 335.95F E 1285.23F S 332.79F TO POB & BEG 33F W OF SE CORNER NE 1/4 SE 1/4 THN W 886.7F NW 196.41F NE 428.2F E 602.26F S 495F TO POB & PARCEL F BK 7831 PG 278 COM E 1/4 COR SEC 26 TH W 1160F TO POB W 53F SE 316.8F SE 240.1F SE 342.2F S 270.8F NE 428.2F NW 342F NW 675.3F TO POB NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 26-78-25
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 870,650
Acres: 19.987
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,656
Stories: —
Lot Size: 19.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12007526402005
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$559,000 – $677,000
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