385 56th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
3 bd 1 ba 1,376 sqft Built 1960 Lot 18,731 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$106,001
Nov 5, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2022 | Sold | $240,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Price changed | $250,000 | MLS #661300 |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Price changed | $264,999 | MLS #661300 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Listed | $274,999 | MLS #661300 |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Sold | $106,001 | MLS #58806 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $191,100 | $62,000 | $253,100 | $3,168 |
| 2023 | $97,700 | $55,300 | $153,000 | $2,100 |
| 2022 | $81,100 | $47,800 | $128,900 | $1,868 |
| 2021 | $81,100 | $47,800 | $128,900 | $1,678 |
| 2020 | $74,000 | $43,000 | $117,000 | $1,754 |
| 2019 | $74,000 | $43,000 | $117,000 | $1,580 |
| 2018 | $65,800 | $36,900 | $102,700 | $1,544 |
| 2017 | $65,800 | $36,900 | $102,700 | $1,460 |
| 2016 | $61,400 | $33,900 | $95,300 | $1,420 |
| 2015 | $61,400 | $33,900 | $95,300 | $1,412 |
| 2014 | $60,800 | $33,000 | $93,800 | $1,312 |
| 2013 | $60,800 | $33,000 | $93,800 | $1,294 |
| 2012 | $61,200 | $33,000 | $94,200 | $1,434 |
| 2011 | $61,200 | $33,000 | $94,200 | $1,380 |
| 2010 | $69,000 | $36,600 | $105,600 | $1,322 |
| 2009 | $69,000 | $36,600 | $105,600 | $1,262 |
| 2008 | $69,000 | $36,600 | $105,600 | $1,262 |
| 2007 | $69,000 | $36,600 | $105,600 | $1,046 |
Property facts
Year built
1960
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,376 sqft
Lot size
18,731 sqft
ZIP code
50313
City
Des Moines
Street
56th Ave
Coordinates
41.66227, -93.61415
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$636
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 385 56th Ave last sell?
385 56th Ave most recently sold on Nov 5, 2021 for $106,001.
What is the current tax assessment for 385 56th Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 385 56th Ave (year 2025) is $253,100 with $3,168 in property tax.
How does 385 56th Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 138.8% above the last sale price of $106,001.
When was 385 56th Ave built?
385 56th Ave was built in 1960.
How does 385 56th Ave compare to others on 56th Ave?
We track 2 other properties on 56th Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on 56th Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 385 56th Ave?
385 56th Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,376 sqft, 18,731 sqft lot single_family.
Is 385 56th Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 385 56th Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 385 56th Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 385 56th Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.6%
Implied 1-yr
+2.5%
2026 Q3
$228.3K
2026 Q4
$229.7K
ZIP 50313 — Median Price History + Forecast
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