Welcome home to this 3 bedroom ranch w/ built-in shelving throughout. This home is well cared for inside and out! The Kitchen holds a generous amount of countertop and cabinet space. The bonus room off the kitchen is perfect for playroom, den or exercise room. The basement has been finished w/ plenty of room for storage and a partial bathroom. Three season porch overlooks the fenced in backyard making it a perfect place for time with friends and family. Detached two car garage is great for keeping your vehicles out of the elements.
SUPER NICE RANCH, master with 1/2 bath, den with fireplace, screened porch, all appliances stay, move in condition, warranty.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,236 (+10.7%)
$47,700 + $180,600
$228,300
2025
$3,828 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $180,600
$228,300
2024
$3,746 (−1.5%)
$41,500 + $159,400
$200,900
2023
$3,802 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $159,400
$200,900
2022
$3,772 (+0.3%)
$36,500 + $133,700
$170,200
2021
$3,760 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $133,700
$170,200
2020
$3,902 (+9.5%)
$36,500 + $133,700
$170,200
2019
$3,564 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $125,300
$159,300
2018
$3,522 (+8.1%)
$34,000 + $125,300
$159,300
2017
$3,258 (+16.8%)
$29,800 + $111,300
$141,100
2016
$2,790 (+7.3%)
$26,700 + $102,300
$129,000
2013
$2,600
$23,900 + $93,100
$117,000
Tax history for 3936 51st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,236 (+10.7%)
$47,700 + $180,600
$228,300
2025
$3,828 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $180,600
$228,300
2024
$3,746 (−1.5%)
$41,500 + $159,400
$200,900
2023
$3,802 (+0.8%)
$41,500 + $159,400
$200,900
2022
$3,772 (+0.3%)
$36,500 + $133,700
$170,200
2021
$3,760 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $133,700
$170,200
2020
$3,902 (+9.5%)
$36,500 + $133,700
$170,200
2019
$3,564 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $125,300
$159,300
2018
$3,522 (+8.1%)
$34,000 + $125,300
$159,300
2017
$3,258 (+16.8%)
$29,800 + $111,300
$141,100
2016
$2,790 (+7.3%)
$26,700 + $102,300
$129,000
2013
$2,600
$23,900 + $93,100
$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
4
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,180
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000797000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R160
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 661
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,909
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,180
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Polk County
APN: 10000797000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
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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
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Estimated sale price
$228,000 – $276,000
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