241 56th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
3 bd 3 ba 1,952 sqft Built 1961 Lot 9,975 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$335,000
Apr 29, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | Sold | $335,000 | MLS #647270 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Price changed | $335,000 | MLS #647270 |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Listed | $345,000 | MLS #647270 |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Price changed | $360,000 | MLS #633908 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Price changed | $375,000 | MLS #633908 |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Listed | $389,000 | MLS #633908 |
| Feb 5, 2013 | Sold | $279,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 1, 2013 | Sold | $279,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 5, 2012 | Price changed | $293,700 | MLS #404069 |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Price changed | $298,700 | MLS #404069 |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Listed | $317,000 | MLS #404069 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $366,400 | $88,000 | $454,400 | $7,886 |
| 2023 | $325,100 | $77,900 | $403,000 | $7,842 |
| 2022 | $272,600 | $69,000 | $341,600 | $7,990 |
| 2021 | $272,600 | $69,000 | $341,600 | $7,856 |
| 2020 | $251,400 | $63,400 | $314,800 | $8,162 |
| 2019 | $251,400 | $63,400 | $314,800 | $7,684 |
| 2018 | $230,100 | $55,800 | $285,900 | $7,606 |
| 2017 | $230,100 | $55,800 | $285,900 | $7,234 |
| 2016 | $216,700 | $50,800 | $267,500 | $7,050 |
| 2015 | $216,700 | $50,800 | $267,500 | $6,614 |
| 2014 | $202,300 | $46,600 | $248,900 | $5,010 |
| 2013 | $202,300 | $46,600 | $248,900 | $4,394 |
| 2012 | $164,800 | $46,700 | $211,500 | $4,382 |
| 2011 | $164,800 | $46,700 | $211,500 | $4,164 |
| 2010 | $172,300 | $48,300 | $220,600 | $4,052 |
| 2009 | $172,300 | $48,300 | $220,600 | $3,976 |
| 2008 | $171,500 | $50,800 | $222,300 | $3,976 |
| 2007 | $172,600 | $50,800 | $223,400 | $3,446 |
Property facts
Year built
1961
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,952 sqft
Lot size
9,975 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
56th St
Coordinates
41.58044, -93.69335
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,928
Gross rental yield
10.49%
Implied cap rate
6.82%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 241 56th St last sell?
241 56th St most recently sold on Apr 29, 2022 for $335,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 241 56th St?
The most recent total assessment for 241 56th St (year 2025) is $454,400 with $7,886 in property tax.
How does 241 56th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 35.6% above the last sale price of $335,000.
When was 241 56th St built?
241 56th St was built in 1961.
How does 241 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 241 56th St?
241 56th St is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,952 sqft, 9,975 sqft lot single_family.
Is 241 56th St a flip candidate?
No — 241 56th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 241 56th St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 241 56th St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.2%
2026 Q3
$435.1K
2026 Q4
$431.4K
ZIP 50312 — Median Price History + Forecast
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