1705 56th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
2 bd 1 ba 825 sqft Built 1950 Lot 6,600 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$212,500
Apr 15, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | Price changed | $235,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Listed | $238,500 | DesMoines |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Sold | $212,500 | MLS #646287 |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Listed | $199,900 | MLS #646287 |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Sold | $122,500 | Public Record |
| Aug 6, 2013 | Listing removed | $110,000 | DesMoines |
| Jul 1, 2013 | Price changed | $110,000 | MLS #419095 |
| Jun 4, 2013 | Listed | $119,000 | MLS #419095 |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Sold | $80,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 1, 2013 | Sold | $80,000 | DesMoines |
| Dec 10, 2012 | Price changed | $90,000 | MLS #408957 |
| Nov 2, 2012 | Listed | $99,000 | MLS #408957 |
| Nov 1, 2012 | Listing removed | $99,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 16, 2012 | Listed | $99,000 | MLS #408193 |
| Oct 3, 2012 | Listing removed | $115,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 13, 2012 | Listed | $115,000 | MLS #405338 |
| Feb 21, 2008 | Sold | $115,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162,100 | $40,700 | $202,800 | $3,656 |
| 2023 | $146,300 | $35,800 | $182,100 | $3,710 |
| 2022 | $125,100 | $32,300 | $157,400 | $3,682 |
| 2021 | $125,100 | $32,300 | $157,400 | $3,526 |
| 2020 | $112,500 | $28,800 | $141,300 | $3,664 |
| 2019 | $112,500 | $28,800 | $141,300 | $3,378 |
| 2018 | $100,600 | $25,100 | $125,700 | $3,344 |
| 2017 | $100,600 | $25,100 | $125,700 | $3,022 |
| 2016 | $89,800 | $21,900 | $111,700 | $2,944 |
| 2015 | $89,800 | $21,900 | $111,700 | $2,660 |
| 2014 | $80,800 | $19,300 | $100,100 | $2,540 |
| 2013 | $80,800 | $19,300 | $100,100 | $2,462 |
| 2012 | $90,300 | $21,400 | $111,700 | $2,566 |
| 2011 | $90,300 | $21,400 | $111,700 | $2,436 |
| 2010 | $97,800 | $23,500 | $121,300 | $2,258 |
| 2009 | $97,800 | $23,500 | $121,300 | $2,202 |
| 2008 | $94,600 | $22,700 | $117,300 | $2,202 |
| 2007 | $94,600 | $22,700 | $117,300 | $1,924 |
Property facts
Year built
1950
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
825 sqft
Lot size
6,600 sqft
ZIP code
50310
City
Des Moines
Street
56th St
Coordinates
41.60903, -93.69390
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,238
Gross rental yield
6.99%
Implied cap rate
4.54%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1705 56th St last sell?
1705 56th St most recently sold on Apr 15, 2022 for $212,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 1705 56th St?
The most recent total assessment for 1705 56th St (year 2025) is $202,800 with $3,656 in property tax.
How does 1705 56th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 4.6% below the last sale price of $212,500.
When was 1705 56th St built?
1705 56th St was built in 1950.
How does 1705 56th St compare to others on 56th St?
We track 8 other properties on 56th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 56th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1705 56th St?
1705 56th St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 825 sqft, 6,600 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1705 56th St a flip candidate?
Yes — 1705 56th St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1705 56th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1705 56th St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-4.7%
Implied 1-yr
-18.6%
2026 Q3
$173.4K
2026 Q4
$173.4K
ZIP 50310 — Median Price History + Forecast
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