Cute ranch with lots of updates and great outdoor space! Main floor features 2 BR and full bath with newly updated shower. Eat in kitchen with slider to spacious deck and fully fenced in yard. Lower level offers flexible space for a rec room, work out room, home office or whatever your heart desires, complete with a half bath. Roof, water heater, furnace and AC are all new within past few years. Top it off with curb appeal galore and this is a must see!
Immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, ranch home near Beaverdale. Updates to main floor kitchen and bath - Including tile floors, new fixtures, and stainless steel appliances. New windows offering tons of natural light and beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level. Basement is waterproofed and finished adding 820 useable sq. feet. Great deck, huge fenced in backyard with mature trees that offer privacy. The front boasts professional landscaping with tall, flowing grasses. You can't beat this location - steps away from the Franklin Library, community garden, Neil Smith biking/walking trail, new Des Moines Splash pad, and Tower Park. Home is located on a T-intersection street so traffic is quiet. Great neighbors and a sense of community!
DMMLS #356665
Jul 14, 2010
Sold
$130,000
$155/sq ft
Oct 19, 2009
Listed
$130,000
$155/sq ft
Immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, ranch home near Beaverdale. * Updates to main floor kitchen and bath - including tile floors, new fixtures * Basement is waterproofed and finished adding 820 usable sq. feet! (warranty included) * New windows in 2007 (warranty included) * Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level. * Fresh paint inside and out * All mechanicals are newer and in fantastic shape. * All appliances stay. .. including the washer and dryer! * Huge backyard - fenced in, great deck (18' x 11') * 1 1/2 stall garage with workbench. * New shingles on house and garage in 2006 * Enter into Living Room (17'x9'). Into hall and left to bedroom one (11'x11') and two (11'x9'). Go right to full bathroom, large storage closet ending in kitchen (17'x9') with eat-in area and slider onto the deck and backyard. Side entrance off driveway leads to landing and basement with rec room (30'x11'), bonus room (8'x11'), laundry and second full bathroom. Great charm and lots of storage! * Avg
Public Records
Jun 3, 2010
Sold
$130,000
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 19, 2006
Sold
$112,500
$134/sq ft
DMMLS #276240
Feb 6, 2006
Listed
$119,900
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,250 (+2.1%)
$56,500 + $175,900
$232,400
2024
$4,164 (+1.7%)
$50,700 + $161,000
$211,700
2023
$4,094 (+0.8%)
$50,700 + $161,000
$211,700
2022
$4,062 (+5.6%)
$43,300 + $130,400
$173,700
2021
$3,846 (−3.8%)
$43,300 + $130,400
$173,700
2020
$3,996 (+12.2%)
$43,300 + $130,400
$173,700
2019
$3,560 (+1.1%)
$38,200 + $115,900
$154,100
2018
$3,520 (+7.3%)
$38,200 + $115,900
$154,100
2017
$3,280 (+7.5%)
$34,400 + $106,600
$141,000
2016
$3,050 (+7.3%)
$31,200 + $98,600
$129,800
2013
$2,842
$29,300 + $94,200
$123,500
Tax history for 2115 51st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,250 (+2.1%)
$56,500 + $175,900
$232,400
2024
$4,164 (+1.7%)
$50,700 + $161,000
$211,700
2023
$4,094 (+0.8%)
$50,700 + $161,000
$211,700
2022
$4,062 (+5.6%)
$43,300 + $130,400
$173,700
2021
$3,846 (−3.8%)
$43,300 + $130,400
$173,700
2020
$3,996 (+12.2%)
$43,300 + $130,400
$173,700
2019
$3,560 (+1.1%)
$38,200 + $115,900
$154,100
2018
$3,520 (+7.3%)
$38,200 + $115,900
$154,100
2017
$3,280 (+7.5%)
$34,400 + $106,600
$141,000
2016
$3,050 (+7.3%)
$31,200 + $98,600
$129,800
2013
$2,842
$29,300 + $94,200
$123,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
54 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
7,290 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
840
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10008929000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mar 6, 2026 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Mar 31, 2025 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.