2511 49th St is a 1,060 square foot house on a 9,809 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $269,131.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
9,809 sq ftLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$269,131
$5,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 9.7% higher than the average sale price ($245K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,504 (+7.8%)
$55,800 + $226,700
$282,500
2025
$5,108 (+9.6%)
$55,800 + $226,700
$282,500
2024
$4,660 (−3.2%)
$49,500 + $204,900
$254,400
2023
$4,816 (+0.8%)
$49,500 + $204,900
$254,400
2022
$4,776 (+2.2%)
$43,000 + $170,200
$213,200
2021
$4,672 (−3.6%)
$43,000 + $170,200
$213,200
2020
$4,848 (+8.7%)
$43,000 + $170,200
$213,200
2019
$4,460 (+1.1%)
$39,600 + $156,200
$195,800
2018
$4,410 (+7.1%)
$39,600 + $156,200
$195,800
2017
$4,116 (+3.2%)
$34,400 + $140,100
$174,500
2016
$3,988 (+6.7%)
$31,400 + $129,300
$160,700
2013
$3,736
$30,500 + $128,300
$158,800
Tax history for 2511 49th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,504 (+7.8%)
$55,800 + $226,700
$282,500
2025
$5,108 (+9.6%)
$55,800 + $226,700
$282,500
2024
$4,660 (−3.2%)
$49,500 + $204,900
$254,400
2023
$4,816 (+0.8%)
$49,500 + $204,900
$254,400
2022
$4,776 (+2.2%)
$43,000 + $170,200
$213,200
2021
$4,672 (−3.6%)
$43,000 + $170,200
$213,200
2020
$4,848 (+8.7%)
$43,000 + $170,200
$213,200
2019
$4,460 (+1.1%)
$39,600 + $156,200
$195,800
2018
$4,410 (+7.1%)
$39,600 + $156,200
$195,800
2017
$4,116 (+3.2%)
$34,400 + $140,100
$174,500
2016
$3,988 (+6.7%)
$31,400 + $129,300
$160,700
2013
$3,736
$30,500 + $128,300
$158,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N3C
Neighborhood District
N3c is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly in the cottage or worker cottage style pursuant to House C building type in section 135-2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,040
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Split Level
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BALLINGER PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,060
Building Sq. Ft: 1,650
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: LOT 4 BALLINGER PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 520
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,809
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.225
Depth Footage: 170
Front Footage: 57
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,060
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,809 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001167004000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$256,000 – $310,000
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