Pride of ownership really shows on this one! This recently completely remodeled home is located in very established neighborhood thats close to schools, shopping, and interstates. It features 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom good size updated kitchen. Laundry on the main level. Newer furnace, CA unit and water heater. Newer paint, doors, windows and flooring. Completely updated bathroom. Garage new in 2006. Great buy!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$186Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Zineta Imamovic
Bought with Susan Davies• Country Estates Realty
Source:DMMLS #448098
Redfin Estimate
$147,305
$47K since sold in September 2026$16K since September
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This home's estimate is 1.6% higher than the average sale price ($145K) of 6 comparable homes.
Pride of ownership really shows on this one! This recently completely remodeled home is located in very established neighborhood thats close to schools, shopping, and interstates. It features 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom good size updated kitchen. Laundry on the main level. Newer furnace, CA unit and water heater. Newer paint, doors, windows and flooring. Completely updated bathroom. Garage new in 2006. Great buy!!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,236 (+2.0%)
$47,700 + $78,800
$126,500
2024
$2,192 (−3.1%)
$41,500 + $69,900
$111,400
2023
$2,262 (+0.7%)
$41,500 + $69,900
$111,400
2022
$2,246 (+0.3%)
$36,500 + $59,500
$96,000
2021
$2,240 (−3.8%)
$36,500 + $59,500
$96,000
2020
$2,328 (+7.8%)
$36,500 + $59,500
$96,000
2019
$2,160 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $55,800
$89,800
2018
$2,138 (+8.4%)
$34,000 + $55,800
$89,800
2017
$1,972 (−1.7%)
$29,800 + $50,600
$80,400
2016
$2,006 (+7.2%)
$26,700 + $46,200
$72,900
2013
$1,872
$23,900 + $60,300
$84,200
Tax history for 3920 51st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,236 (+2.0%)
$47,700 + $78,800
$126,500
2024
$2,192 (−3.1%)
$41,500 + $69,900
$111,400
2023
$2,262 (+0.7%)
$41,500 + $69,900
$111,400
2022
$2,246 (+0.3%)
$36,500 + $59,500
$96,000
2021
$2,240 (−3.8%)
$36,500 + $59,500
$96,000
2020
$2,328 (+7.8%)
$36,500 + $59,500
$96,000
2019
$2,160 (+1.0%)
$34,000 + $55,800
$89,800
2018
$2,138 (+8.4%)
$34,000 + $55,800
$89,800
2017
$1,972 (−1.7%)
$29,800 + $50,600
$80,400
2016
$2,006 (+7.2%)
$26,700 + $46,200
$72,900
2013
$1,872
$23,900 + $60,300
$84,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Aug 12, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Jul 31, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (commercial)
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
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: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 792
Building Sq. Ft: 1,082
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOTS 13 & 14 BLK J AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 13
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: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 792
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000801000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$140,000 – $170,000
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