501 56th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
3 bd 2 ba 1,850 sqft Built 1923 Lot 9,627 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$278,000
Oct 10, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2022 | Sold | $278,000 | MLS #657232 |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Price changed | $285,000 | MLS #657232 |
| Sep 3, 2022 | Price changed | $324,900 | MLS #657232 |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Price changed | $325,000 | MLS #657232 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Listed | $340,800 | MLS #657232 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $226,500 | $84,600 | $311,100 | $5,696 |
| 2023 | $206,700 | $77,000 | $283,700 | $6,890 |
| 2022 | $235,800 | $65,400 | $301,200 | $6,836 |
| 2021 | $235,800 | $65,400 | $301,200 | $6,456 |
| 2020 | $208,900 | $58,400 | $267,300 | $6,702 |
| 2019 | $208,900 | $58,400 | $267,300 | $6,270 |
| 2018 | $189,500 | $52,300 | $241,800 | $6,200 |
| 2017 | $189,500 | $52,300 | $241,800 | $5,668 |
| 2016 | $171,700 | $46,400 | $218,100 | $5,518 |
| 2015 | $171,700 | $46,400 | $218,100 | $5,426 |
| 2014 | $168,400 | $44,500 | $212,900 | $5,072 |
| 2013 | $168,400 | $44,500 | $212,900 | $4,876 |
| 2012 | $169,500 | $44,500 | $214,000 | $4,852 |
| 2011 | $169,500 | $44,500 | $214,000 | $4,612 |
| 2010 | $176,500 | $47,200 | $223,700 | $4,020 |
| 2009 | $176,500 | $47,200 | $223,700 | $3,922 |
| 2008 | $155,900 | $46,900 | $202,800 | $3,922 |
| 2007 | $155,900 | $46,900 | $202,800 | $3,560 |
Property facts
Year built
1923
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,850 sqft
Lot size
9,627 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
56th St
Coordinates
41.58462, -93.69340
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,775
Gross rental yield
11.98%
Implied cap rate
7.79%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 501 56th St last sell?
501 56th St most recently sold on Oct 10, 2022 for $278,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 501 56th St?
The most recent total assessment for 501 56th St (year 2025) is $311,100 with $5,696 in property tax.
How does 501 56th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 11.9% above the last sale price of $278,000.
When was 501 56th St built?
501 56th St was built in 1923.
How does 501 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 501 56th St?
501 56th St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,850 sqft, 9,627 sqft lot single_family.
Is 501 56th St a flip candidate?
No — 501 56th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 501 56th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 501 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
-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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