SOLD DEC 9, 2025

Off market dec 2025 for $175K

$196,436

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,227/mo

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660

sq ft

3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

8,400 sq ftLot Size

$298Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Zineta Imamovic • Realty ONE Group Impact

Contact: (515) 556-6854

Bought with Ryan Rohlf • Keller Williams Legacy Group

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•Source:DMMLS #724031

Redfin Estimate

$196,436

$21K since sold in December 2025$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 50.7% higher than the average sale price ($130K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$63,000
A
2 beds1 bath714 sq ft
3921 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$75,000
B
2 beds1 bath786 sq ft
3946 50th 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 APR 30, 2026
$175,000
D
2 beds1 bath793 sq ft
3906 53rd 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 AUG 12, 2026
$145,000
F
2 beds1 bath690 sq ft
5711 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$243K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

148

30 MoM

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4700 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$185,000
3 beds2 baths858 sq ft
4544 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$210,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,496 sq ft
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$155,000
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OPEN TODAY, 1PM TO 3PM
$299,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,488 sq ft
1728 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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$245,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,450 sq ft
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Sale history for 3940 51st St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #724031

Dec 9, 2025

Sold

$175,000

$265/sq ft

Nov 1, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 8, 2025

Price Changed

$179,900

$273/sq ft

Sep 17, 2025

Price Changed

$184,900

$280/sq ft

Sep 1, 2025

Price Changed

$189,900

$288/sq ft

Aug 12, 2025

Listed

$195,000

$295/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 2025

Sold

$520,000

$788/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 2025

Sold

$67,000

$102/sq ft

DMMLS #363455

May 21, 2010

Sold

$67,000

$102/sq ft

Mar 11, 2010

Listed

$69,900

$106/sq ft

Location Location Location! 2 bedroom 1 bathroom ranch that's move in ready. Some finish in lower level. Good size yard. 1 car detached garage. Sold As Is. During the first 15 days a property is in MLS, only owner occupant offers or those from a public entity or designated partner will be considered. Ask LA about possible Seller Incentives. Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only. Water will not be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test.

DMMLS #314685

Oct 26, 2007

Sold

$87,000

$132/sq ft

Aug 31, 2007

Listed

$89,000

$135/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,038 (+10.4%)

$47,700 + $108,200

$155,900

2025

$2,752 (+2.0%)

$47,700 + $108,200

$155,900

2024

$2,698 (−3.7%)

$41,500 + $95,600

$137,100

2023

$2,802 (+0.8%)

$41,500 + $95,600

$137,100

2022

$2,780

$36,500 + $82,400

$118,900

2021

$2,778 (−3.7%)

$36,500 + $82,400

$118,900

2020

$2,886 (+8.9%)

$36,500 + $82,400

$118,900

2019

$2,650 (+1.0%)

$34,000 + $77,300

$111,300

2018

$2,624 (+7.9%)

$34,000 + $77,300

$111,300

2017

$2,432 (+12.5%)

$29,800 + $68,800

$98,600

2016

$2,162 (+6.7%)

$26,700 + $63,200

$89,900

2013

$2,026

$23,900 + $57,500

$81,400

Tax history for 3940 51st St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,038 (+10.4%)

$47,700 + $108,200

$155,900

2025

$2,752 (+2.0%)

$47,700 + $108,200

$155,900

2024

$2,698 (−3.7%)

$41,500 + $95,600

$137,100

2023

$2,802 (+0.8%)

$41,500 + $95,600

$137,100

2022

$2,780

$36,500 + $82,400

$118,900

2021

$2,778 (−3.7%)

$36,500 + $82,400

$118,900

2020

$2,886 (+8.9%)

$36,500 + $82,400

$118,900

2019

$2,650 (+1.0%)

$34,000 + $77,300

$111,300

2018

$2,624 (+7.9%)

$34,000 + $77,300

$111,300

2017

$2,432 (+12.5%)

$29,800 + $68,800

$98,600

2016

$2,162 (+6.7%)

$26,700 + $63,200

$89,900

2013

$2,026

$23,900 + $57,500

$81,400

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

8,400 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

660

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10000796000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished

Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Interior Features
Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: N3A

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,752
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 660
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000796000000

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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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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Estimated sale price

$187,000 – $226,000

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Home values near 3940 51st St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3936 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1180 Sq. Ft.	$238,694
3921 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 780 Sq. Ft.	$135,013

Address	Redfin Estimate
3929 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$147,405
3926 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$165,320

Address	Redfin Estimate
4004 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$183,370
3925 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$198,763

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