2556 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
2 bd 1 ba 896 sqft Built 1958 Lot 9,801 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$146,900
Sep 1, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sold | $146,900 | MLS #656587 |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Listed | $146,900 | MLS #656587 |
| May 18, 2018 | Sold | $63,750 | MLS #557012 |
| Mar 20, 2018 | Listed | $57,000 | MLS #557012 |
| Jun 10, 2014 | Listing removed | $99,900 | DesMoines |
| Jun 6, 2014 | Listed | $99,900 | MLS #437470 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $154,900 | $32,200 | $187,100 | $3,144 |
| 2023 | $138,500 | $28,300 | $166,800 | $3,188 |
| 2022 | $111,700 | $23,600 | $135,300 | $3,164 |
| 2021 | $111,700 | $23,600 | $135,300 | $3,264 |
| 2020 | $102,400 | $21,500 | $123,900 | $3,212 |
| 2019 | $102,400 | $21,500 | $123,900 | $3,168 |
| 2018 | $92,900 | $19,000 | $111,900 | $2,656 |
| 2017 | $92,900 | $19,000 | $111,900 | $2,548 |
| 2016 | $88,100 | $17,900 | $106,000 | $2,476 |
| 2015 | $88,100 | $17,900 | $106,000 | $2,450 |
| 2014 | $86,900 | $17,300 | $104,200 | $2,276 |
| 2013 | $86,900 | $17,300 | $104,200 | $2,208 |
| 2012 | $87,300 | $17,300 | $104,600 | $2,180 |
| 2011 | $87,300 | $17,300 | $104,600 | $2,066 |
| 2010 | $89,900 | $17,900 | $107,800 | $1,978 |
| 2009 | $89,900 | $17,900 | $107,800 | $1,926 |
| 2008 | $89,900 | $17,900 | $107,800 | $1,926 |
| 2007 | $89,900 | $17,900 | $107,800 | $1,916 |
Property facts
Year built
1958
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
896 sqft
Lot size
9,801 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
Garfield Ave
Coordinates
41.60323, -93.56841
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,344
Gross rental yield
10.98%
Implied cap rate
7.14%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2556 Garfield Ave last sell?
2556 Garfield Ave most recently sold on Sep 1, 2022 for $146,900.
What is the current tax assessment for 2556 Garfield Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 2556 Garfield Ave (year 2025) is $187,100 with $3,144 in property tax.
How does 2556 Garfield Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 27.4% above the last sale price of $146,900.
When was 2556 Garfield Ave built?
2556 Garfield Ave was built in 1958.
How does 2556 Garfield Ave compare to others on Garfield Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Garfield Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Garfield Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 2556 Garfield Ave?
2556 Garfield Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 896 sqft, 9,801 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2556 Garfield Ave a flip candidate?
No — 2556 Garfield Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 2556 Garfield Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 2556 Garfield Ave 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
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.5%
2026 Q3
$201.6K
2026 Q4
$197.9K
ZIP 50317 — Median Price History + Forecast
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