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Off market feb 2022 for $249K

$282,325

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,895/mo

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1,202

sq ft

2421 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

This charming 1.5 story, 4 bath/2 bed has been renovated from the bottom up, inside and out! Check out this long list of updates: NEW. .. foundation, windows, concrete driveway, soffit, fascia, gutters, AC, sump pump, updated electric and plumbing, newer water heater, furnace is newer and has been serviced. The interior update list is equally long: Updated kitchen - granite, cabinets, subway tile backsplash, (including all SS appliances), kitchen flooring, updated full bath in the main, hardwood floors accentuate the character in family room/bedrooms on the main floor, new carpet in the bedroom upstairs and in the lower level 4th bedroom and family room. There is a new full bath in the lower level as well. The laundry is downstairs and a stackable. One car detached and lots of room to play on this . 234 acre lot. Seller to file for Tax Abatement on improvements and include Buyer as new Owner. Welcome home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

10,200 sq ftLot Size

$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Michelle Hanson • RE/MAX Concepts

Bought with Amber Lesnick • Fathom Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:DMMLS #641795

Redfin Estimate

$282,325

$32K since sold in February 2022$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.3% higher than the average sale price ($258K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$251,500
A
3 beds2 baths1,141 sq ft
5017 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$246,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,282 sq ft
2501 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$262,500
C
4 beds2 baths1,227 sq ft
2401 49th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$268,500
D
3 beds2 baths1,293 sq ft
2710 48th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$259,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,166 sq ft
5809 New York Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$261,000
F
3 beds2 baths965 sq ft
2814 48th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$243K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

148

30 MoM

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Sale history for 2421 51st St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,534 (+11.1%)

$52,400 + $129,000

$181,400

2025

$3,180 (+2.1%)

$52,400 + $129,000

$181,400

2024

$3,116 (+21.2%)

$45,700 + $112,700

$158,400

2023

$2,572 (−25.1%)

$45,700 + $112,700

$158,400

2022

$3,436 (+7.3%)

$39,700 + $69,400

$109,100

2021

$3,202 (−3.6%)

$39,700 + $107,200

$146,900

2020

$3,320 (+8.9%)

$39,700 + $107,200

$146,900

2019

$3,048 (+1.3%)

$37,700 + $102,500

$140,200

2018

$3,010 (+11.1%)

$37,700 + $102,500

$140,200

2017

$2,710 (+1.0%)

$33,000 + $92,200

$125,200

2016

$2,682 (+7.5%)

$29,100 + $82,900

$112,000

2013

$2,496

$28,800 + $84,200

$113,000

Tax history for 2421 51st St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,534 (+11.1%)

$52,400 + $129,000

$181,400

2025

$3,180 (+2.1%)

$52,400 + $129,000

$181,400

2024

$3,116 (+21.2%)

$45,700 + $112,700

$158,400

2023

$2,572 (−25.1%)

$45,700 + $112,700

$158,400

2022

$3,436 (+7.3%)

$39,700 + $69,400

$109,100

2021

$3,202 (−3.6%)

$39,700 + $107,200

$146,900

2020

$3,320 (+8.9%)

$39,700 + $107,200

$146,900

2019

$3,048 (+1.3%)

$37,700 + $102,500

$140,200

2018

$3,010 (+11.1%)

$37,700 + $102,500

$140,200

2017

$2,710 (+1.0%)

$33,000 + $92,200

$125,200

2016

$2,682 (+7.5%)

$29,100 + $82,900

$112,000

2013

$2,496

$28,800 + $84,200

$113,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

204 ft.

Lot size

10,200 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1972

Sq. Ft.

1,202

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10004083000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.234
Lot Size Acres: 0.234
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X204
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 480
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,900
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,202
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Polk County
APN: 10004083000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Hillis Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

1/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Estimated sale price

$269,000 – $325,000

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Home values near 2421 51st St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2407 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$215,990
2413 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 878 Sq. Ft.	$198,104

Address	Redfin Estimate
2417 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1114 Sq. Ft.	$206,440
2503 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$328,259

Address	Redfin Estimate
2409 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1264 Sq. Ft.	$250,150
2327 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$191,824

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