2525 51st St is a 4,135 square foot multi-family home on a 0.49 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $305,783.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$74Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$305,783
$25K since September
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This home's estimate is 8.4% higher than the average sale price ($282K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,220
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DEERFOOT ACRES 2
Living Sq. Ft: 4,135
Building Sq. Ft: 5,355
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: S 10F LOT 91 & ALL LOT 90 DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,216
Legal Lot Number: 91
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.487
Depth Footage: 204
Front Footage: 94
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,135
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Polk County
APN: 10042430378051
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Estimated sale price
$291,000 – $352,000
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