Pending

$319,900

Est. $2,432/mo —

•

1,650

sq ft

2741 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Classic charm meets thoughtful updates in this beautiful brick 2-story home! Situated on nearly half an acre, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a spacious setting with room to enjoy both inside and out. The heart of the home is the remodeled kitchen, updated in 2025, while the roof was replaced in 2021 for added peace of mind. A versatile 4-season room provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the changing seasons. The attached 2-car garage adds everyday convenience, and the unfinished basement offers plenty of potential for future living space, hobbies, storage, or recreation. With its timeless brick exterior, generous lot, recent updates, and flexible spaces, this Des Moines home offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own!

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

0.43 acresLot Size

$194Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Joe Bennett • LPT Realty, LLC

Contact: (515) 240-1491

Listing updated: Oct 19, 2026 at 11:09am

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•Source:DMMLS #751237

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$2,432 per month

Principal and interest$1,789

Property taxes

$496

HOA dues

Home insurance

$147

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Hillis Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

1/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

3/10

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About Merle

Hay

Merle Hay, located between I-235 and I-80/35, is a commercial and residential Des Moines neighborhood with a mall corridor and mid-century subdivisions. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Merle Hay Road and Douglas Avenue, where big-box storefronts, local eateries, and steady traffic set a pragmatic, on-the-go tone. Ranch houses and split-levels sit on curving streets, with pockets of apartments near the main arterials. Merle Hay Mall remains the defining landmark, shaping the area’s retail-first geography. The Des Moines Buccaneers at Buccaneer Arena add a loud, local sports ritual to the week. Sidewalks and multi-use paths link to nearby green space for a break from the corridor pace.

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Offer insights

2741 51st St · $319,900

Strong offer

$325K and above

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Why $325K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Unfinished basement

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom

Kitchen
Microwave, Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer, Dryer

Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heating
Central air

Sale and tax history for 2741 51st St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #751237

Oct 19, 2026

Pending

—

Oct 14, 2026

Listed

$319,900

$194/sq ft

DMMLS #639781

Dec 10, 2021

Sold

$263,000

$159/sq ft

Oct 25, 2021

Pending

—

Oct 15, 2021

Listed

$265,000

$161/sq ft

+25

Incredible opportunity to make this home yours in an established, beautiful neighborhood. Low maintenance exterior and new roof. A large living room, a dining room, plus a sunroom addition. The two-car garage easily fits two vehicles. A nearly 1/2 acre yard is great for kids or pets. With some simple cosmetic updates, this home will be worth over the current price. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,156 (+9.3%)

$62,800 + $253,200

$316,000

2025

$5,634 (+2.1%)

$62,800 + $253,200

$316,000

2024

$5,520 (+3.0%)

$54,800 + $225,800

$280,600

2023

$5,360 (+4.9%)

$54,800 + $225,800

$280,600

2022

$5,110 (−1.4%)

$47,700 + $179,700

$227,400

2021

$5,180 (−3.6%)

$47,700 + $179,700

$227,400

2020

$5,376 (+7.9%)

$47,700 + $179,700

$227,400

2019

$4,982 (+1.1%)

$45,200 + $171,000

$216,200

2018

$4,926 (+21.9%)

$45,200 + $171,000

$216,200

2017

$4,040 (+14.3%)

$39,600 + $154,300

$193,900

2016

$3,534 (+7.7%)

$34,900 + $122,990

$157,890

2013

$3,282

$30,500 + $130,200

$160,700

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

92 ft.

Lot depth

203 ft.

Lot size

0.43 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,650

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,650

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10003982000000

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

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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Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.3 hrs

6.1 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 2741 51st St

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