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1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311 — Sold $100,750
1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311
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1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311
Final sold price
SOLD$100,750
What sold at 1217 56Th ST, and for how much?
1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311 sold for $100,750 on June 25, 2026. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,022 sq ft, built in 1926. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-foreclosure lead sourced from county recorder foreclosure filings (NOD, lis pendens and auction notices) in Polk County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $100,750 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,022 sq ft |
| Year built | 1926 |
| County | Polk County, IA |
| APN | 100/11796-000-000 |
| Foreclosure filing | Notice of Foreclosure Sale |
What is a foreclosure sale?
A foreclosure sale is a property sold after a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender completes the foreclosure process. LeadCruncher tracks recently sold foreclosure properties in Polk County, Iowa alongside active pre-foreclosure filings, so investors and agents can spot distressed-market activity early.
Recently Sold Foreclosure Property: 1217 56Th ST, Des Moines IA 50311
Property profile
- Address
- 1217 56Th ST
- City / state / ZIP
- Des Moines, IA, 50311
- County
- Polk County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1926
- APN
- 100/11796-000-000
Scheduled auction
- Auction
- 05/12/2026 at 10:00 AM — 222 5th Avenue, DES MOINES
- Minimum bid
- -
Mailing address
1217 56TH ST, Des Moines, IA 50311
Foreclosure & ownership
- Current owner
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- Trustor / borrower
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- Trustee
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- Document type
- Notice of Foreclosure Sale
- Unpaid balance
- $132,779
- Past due amount
- -
- Assessed value
- $166,500
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$99Calculated from a 1,022 sq ft building and $100,750 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value61%Sold price was 61% of the $166,500 county-assessed value.
- Unpaid balance vs. sold price132%Recorded unpaid balance was 132% of the $100,750 sold price.
- Building-to-lot ratio15%Building footprint covers about 15% of the 6,600 sq ft lot.
About this foreclosure sale
1217 56Th ST, Des Moines IA 50311 changed hands as a foreclosure sale in Polk County, Iowa. The home closed at $100,750. Foreclosure closes take discipline. LeadCruncher gives you the county filing data to stay ahead of the next motivated seller.
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311 sell for?
1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311 sold for $100,750 on 06/25/2026.
When did 1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311 sell?
The transfer of 1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311 was recorded on in Polk County, IA.
Who sold 1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311?
Listing-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311.
Who represented the buyer of 1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311?
Buyer-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311.
What foreclosure filing is associated with 1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311?
1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311 is linked to a Notice of Foreclosure Sale filing.
What kind of property is 1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311?
1217 56Th ST, Des Moines, IA 50311 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1926.
How can I find more pre-foreclosure leads near Des Moines?
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What is a foreclosure sale?
A foreclosure sale is a property sold after a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender completes the foreclosure process. LeadCruncher tracks recently sold foreclosure properties in Polk County, Iowa alongside active pre-foreclosure filings, so investors and agents can spot distressed-market activity early.
Public records and foreclosure references
Every figure on this page traces back to a public record. Use the Polk County, Iowa recorder for the deed itself, and these references for the law that governs a pre-foreclosure transfer.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How foreclosure works — Cornell Law
Plain-English overview of the foreclosure process in the United States, including judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure and where a notice of default fits in the timeline.
- Avoiding foreclosure — CFPB
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau guidance on the options available to homeowners facing default — useful context for understanding a distressed seller's situation.
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