Gorgeous, well-maintained Beaverdale area story-and-a-half Craftsman style home. Refinished original hardwood floors, cove archways, and other original deco features throughout. Expanded kitchen offers plenty of counter space and storage. Bright and spacious bonus sunroom looks out over patio/grilling area. Huge master bedroom with walk-in closet on 2nd floor. Updates include 6 foot privacy fence enclosing a nearly half acre yard, new furnace & water heater, new carpet, new storm doors, tiled tub surround, radon mitigation installed, tuckpointing completed and newer roof on house and garage. Turnkey, ready for new owners to enjoy!
Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$154Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Derek Eisenberg• Continental Real Estate Group
Bought with Ken Kauzlarich• Iowa Realty Valley West
Gorgeous, well-maintained Beaverdale area craftsman style home with refinished original hardwood floors and many original touches throughout. Updates include new roof on main house and detached 2 car garage. Bonus space in the sun room looking out to patio/grilling area and half acre partially fenced private lot. Lots of storage: walk-in closet in attic bedroom, shelving in the basement complete with a work bench area! Walkable to downtown Beaverdale. .25 mile from Inter Urban Bike Trail to Downtown Des Moines or 1 mile to Neal Smith bike trial to Water Works Park. MUST SEE!
DMMLS #412454
Aug 15, 2013
Sold
$134,000
$81/sq ft
Feb 11, 2013
Listed
$139,900
$85/sq ft
DMMLS #400415
Oct 31, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 30, 2012
Listed
$155,000
$94/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,328 (+9.8%)
$62,600 + $170,400
$233,000
2025
$3,940 (+2.2%)
$62,600 + $170,400
$233,000
2024
$3,856 (−0.2%)
$54,600 + $151,900
$206,500
2023
$3,864 (+0.8%)
$54,600 + $151,900
$206,500
2022
$3,832 (−2.0%)
$47,500 + $125,300
$172,800
2021
$3,910 (−3.6%)
$47,500 + $125,300
$172,800
2020
$4,058 (+9.0%)
$47,500 + $125,300
$172,800
2019
$3,722 (−4.8%)
$45,100 + $120,200
$165,300
2018
$3,910 (+17.1%)
$45,100 + $120,200
$165,300
2017
$3,338 (+16.0%)
$39,400 + $107,600
$147,000
2016
$2,878 (+7.4%)
$34,800 + $97,100
$131,900
2013
$2,680
$30,300 + $86,700
$117,000
Tax history for 2709 51st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,328 (+9.8%)
$62,600 + $170,400
$233,000
2025
$3,940 (+2.2%)
$62,600 + $170,400
$233,000
2024
$3,856 (−0.2%)
$54,600 + $151,900
$206,500
2023
$3,864 (+0.8%)
$54,600 + $151,900
$206,500
2022
$3,832 (−2.0%)
$47,500 + $125,300
$172,800
2021
$3,910 (−3.6%)
$47,500 + $125,300
$172,800
2020
$4,058 (+9.0%)
$47,500 + $125,300
$172,800
2019
$3,722 (−4.8%)
$45,100 + $120,200
$165,300
2018
$3,910 (+17.1%)
$45,100 + $120,200
$165,300
2017
$3,338 (+16.0%)
$39,400 + $107,600
$147,000
2016
$2,878 (+7.4%)
$34,800 + $97,100
$131,900
2013
$2,680
$30,300 + $86,700
$117,000
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
91 ft.
Lot depth
203 ft.
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1939
Sq. Ft.
1,655
Year built
1932
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10003979000000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Wood Burning
Interior Features
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fully Fenced, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio
Fencing: Wood, Full
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.424
Lot Size Acres: 0.424
Lot Size Dimensions: 91X203
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,951
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Gas
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,655
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Polk County
APN: 10003979000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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