OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2024 for $179K

$206,614

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,371/mo

•

720

sq ft

2511 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Affordable and Adorable! This cozy and cute bungalow has all the 1950’s character. Step inside to this well cared for home. All appliances are included in the kitchen with white cabinetry accented by soft paint color. The living room offers two windows for natural light and views of the mature neighborhood. Two bedrooms are near the updated bathroom. There is potential for additional future finish in the lower level. Here you will find a large rec room, laundry area with washer & dryer and ¾ bathroom. Check out the huge backyard. Enjoy this from the screened in patio that is attached to the one car garage. Plenty of storage in the lower level or in the shed attached to the back of the garage. The HVAC was replaced in 2020! The roof was replaced in 2018 and includes a transferable warranty. Want more improvements? This home is in the Neighborhood Finance Corporation that offers up to $10,000 forgivable grant for certain home improvements to approved buyers. This location is near schools, shopping and TWO parks, Riley Park and Towers Park and an easy access to I-35/80. Make this your next Home Sweet Home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

10,200 sq ftLot Size

$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Pennie Carroll • Pennie Carroll & Associates

Contact: (515) 490-8025

Bought with Emily Nguyen • Epique Realty

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•Source:DMMLS #704948

Redfin Estimate

$206,614

$27K since sold in December 2024$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 1.5% higher than the average sale price ($203K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$205,000
A
2 beds2 baths796 sq ft
2205 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$110,000
B
2 beds1 bath720 sq ft
2521 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
2313 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$230,000
C
2 beds2 baths748 sq ft
2313 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$225,300
D
3 beds2 baths686 sq ft
2400 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JAN 7, 2026
$199,000
E
2 beds2 baths933 sq ft
2301 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$251,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,141 sq ft
5017 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

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$1,204/mo

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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

98.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$241K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

1 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 2511 51st St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #704948

Dec 16, 2024

Sold

$179,500

$249/sq ft

Nov 7, 2024

Pending

—

Oct 28, 2024

Price Changed

$179,500

$249/sq ft

Sep 30, 2024

Listed

$195,500

$272/sq ft

DMMLS #457575

Aug 17, 2015

Sold

$103,000

$143/sq ft

Jul 1, 2015

Listed

$107,000

$149/sq ft

DMMLS #422078

Nov 24, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jul 24, 2013

Listed

$108,900

$151/sq ft

DMMLS #396170

Aug 10, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Feb 14, 2012

Listed

$99,900

$139/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,484 (+17.2%)

$52,400 + $126,400

$178,800

2025

$2,972 (+2.2%)

$52,400 + $126,400

$178,800

2024

$2,908 (−1.4%)

$45,700 + $112,600

$158,300

2023

$2,948 (+0.8%)

$45,700 + $112,600

$158,300

2022

$2,924 (−1.9%)

$39,700 + $94,300

$134,000

2021

$2,980 (−3.6%)

$39,700 + $94,300

$134,000

2020

$3,090 (+9.3%)

$39,700 + $94,300

$134,000

2019

$2,826 (+1.2%)

$37,700 + $90,300

$128,000

2018

$2,792 (+10.5%)

$37,700 + $90,300

$128,000

2017

$2,526 (+1.4%)

$33,000 + $80,700

$113,700

2016

$2,492 (+7.5%)

$29,100 + $72,800

$101,900

2013

$2,318

$28,800 + $73,700

$102,500

Tax history for 2511 51st St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,484 (+17.2%)

$52,400 + $126,400

$178,800

2025

$2,972 (+2.2%)

$52,400 + $126,400

$178,800

2024

$2,908 (−1.4%)

$45,700 + $112,600

$158,300

2023

$2,948 (+0.8%)

$45,700 + $112,600

$158,300

2022

$2,924 (−1.9%)

$39,700 + $94,300

$134,000

2021

$2,980 (−3.6%)

$39,700 + $94,300

$134,000

2020

$3,090 (+9.3%)

$39,700 + $94,300

$134,000

2019

$2,826 (+1.2%)

$37,700 + $90,300

$128,000

2018

$2,792 (+10.5%)

$37,700 + $90,300

$128,000

2017

$2,526 (+1.4%)

$33,000 + $80,700

$113,700

2016

$2,492 (+7.5%)

$29,100 + $72,800

$101,900

2013

$2,318

$28,800 + $73,700

$102,500

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

204 ft.

Lot size

10,200 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

720

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10004023000000

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: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Cable TV, Window Treatments

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch, Fence, Fire Pit, Patio, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
Other Structures: Storage
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Partial

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: R

Property Information
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,114

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 720
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10004023000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Hillis Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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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

$197,000 – $238,000

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Home values near 2511 51st St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2407 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$216,586
2409 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1264 Sq. Ft.	$250,437

Address	Redfin Estimate
2421 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1202 Sq. Ft.	$282,057
2413 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 878 Sq. Ft.	$199,226

Address	Redfin Estimate
2417 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1114 Sq. Ft.	$206,613
2503 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$330,720

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