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Off market aug 2024 for $140K

$164,038

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $981/mo

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3830 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Many updates on this ranch home close to Beaverdale. New siding, new windows, new roof, new furnace and air conditioner, new tiled bath & fixtures, new tiled kitchen, cabinets, & appliances. New hardwood, tile and carpet on floors. Laundry hookups in basement. New doors, newly painted throughout. New water heater & sump pump in house. New larger gutters. Great lot. Great location. Larger garage, new doors. Home has been waterproofed by American Perfection Waterproofing and carries a transferable 20 year warranty.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

8,400 sq ftLot Size

$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Kay Mickelson • Iowa Realty Valley West

Bought with Sonny Walker • RE/MAX Concepts

Source:DMMLS #540460

Redfin Estimate

$164,038

$24K since sold in August 2024$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 21.2% higher than the average sale price ($135K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$75,000
A
2 beds1 bath786 sq ft
3946 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$63,000
B
2 beds1 bath714 sq ft
3921 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$125,300
C
2 beds1 bath672 sq ft
4141 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD DEC 9, 2025
$175,000
D
2 beds1 bath660 sq ft
3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$199,000
E
2 beds1 bath936 sq ft
3825 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$175,000
F
2 beds1 bath793 sq ft
3906 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.5%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$244K

$375 MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

125

21 MoM

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Sale history for 3830 51st St

Date

Event

Price

TENANTTURNER2 #1

Jul 30, 2026

Rental Removed

$1,375

$2/sq ft

Jul 23, 2026

Listed for Rent

$1,375

$2/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 20, 2024

Sold

$140,000

$199/sq ft

DMMLS #540460

Jul 17, 2017

Sold

$90,000

$128/sq ft

May 26, 2017

Listed

$89,900

$128/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 24, 2014

Sold

$77,000

$110/sq ft

DMMLS #421606

Mar 21, 2014

Sold

$76,781

$109/sq ft

Jul 17, 2013

Listed

$74,900

$107/sq ft

+18

DMMLS #410375

Apr 5, 2013

Sold

$32,500

$46/sq ft

Dec 13, 2012

Listed

$39,900

$57/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,668 (+20.9%)

$47,700 + $89,200

$136,900

2025

$2,206 (+2.3%)

$47,700 + $89,200

$136,900

2024

$2,156 (−3.5%)

$41,500 + $78,600

$120,100

2023

$2,234 (+0.8%)

$41,500 + $78,600

$120,100

2022

$2,216

$36,500 + $67,200

$103,700

2021

$2,214 (−3.5%)

$36,500 + $67,200

$103,700

2020

$2,294 (+8.7%)

$36,500 + $67,200

$103,700

2019

$2,110 (+1.3%)

$34,000 + $63,300

$97,300

2018

$2,082 (+10.0%)

$34,000 + $63,300

$97,300

2017

$1,892 (+13.6%)

$29,800 + $57,200

$87,000

2016

$1,666 (−4.6%)

$26,700 + $51,800

$78,500

2013

$1,746

$23,900 + $47,500

$71,400

Tax history for 3830 51st St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,668 (+20.9%)

$47,700 + $89,200

$136,900

2025

$2,206 (+2.3%)

$47,700 + $89,200

$136,900

2024

$2,156 (−3.5%)

$41,500 + $78,600

$120,100

2023

$2,234 (+0.8%)

$41,500 + $78,600

$120,100

2022

$2,216

$36,500 + $67,200

$103,700

2021

$2,214 (−3.5%)

$36,500 + $67,200

$103,700

2020

$2,294 (+8.7%)

$36,500 + $67,200

$103,700

2019

$2,110 (+1.3%)

$34,000 + $63,300

$97,300

2018

$2,082 (+10.0%)

$34,000 + $63,300

$97,300

2017

$1,892 (+13.6%)

$29,800 + $57,200

$87,000

2016

$1,666 (−4.6%)

$26,700 + $51,800

$78,500

2013

$1,746

$23,900 + $47,500

$71,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

N3A

Neighborhood District

N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 281

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas

Room Information
# of Rooms: 4

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 702
Building Sq. Ft: 983
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOTS 30 & 31 BLK J AVIATION PARK

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 30
Legal Block Number: J
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.193
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 702
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Polk County
APN: 10000809000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Moore Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

2/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$156,000 – $189,000

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Home values near 3830 51st St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3823 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$207,173
3818 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 884 Sq. Ft.	$230,306
3824 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1042 Sq. Ft.	$224,545
3814 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1131 Sq. Ft.	$209,315
3844 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1140 Sq. Ft.	$220,378
3819 52nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$274,703
3815 52nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$211,828

Address	Redfin Estimate
3825 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$227,850
3831 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 829 Sq. Ft.	$197,816
3834 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 938 Sq. Ft.	$156,428
3845 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$291,336
3840 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$172,890
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3833 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$213,156
3841 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 668 Sq. Ft.	$153,736
3900 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1242 Sq. Ft.	$261,861
3815 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1004 Sq. Ft.	$216,103
3823 52nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$189,404
5101 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 804 Sq. Ft.	$168,213

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