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Off market aug 2023 for $173K

$186,141

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,430/mo

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660

sq ft

3945 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Nice one story home with 2br's and 1ba. The lower level offers an additional 330 finished square feet for extra family room space, office, or kids toy room. The home also has a large fenced in backyard and a one car detached garage. You can't beat this location with Merle Hay Shopping Center, Northwest Swimming Pool, and the middle/high school all within walking distance. Schedule your private tour today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

8,407 sq ftLot Size

$282Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Matt Hennig • Platinum Realty LLC

Contact: (888) 220-0988

Bought with Macauley Stokes • Keller Williams Realty GDM

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•Source:DMMLS #674618

Redfin Estimate

$186,141

$13K since sold in August 2023$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 37.5% higher than the average sale price ($135K) 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 DEC 9, 2025
$175,000
C
2 beds1 bath660 sq ft
3940 51st 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 11, 2026
$125,300
E
2 beds1 bath672 sq ft
4141 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$199,000
F
2 beds1 bath936 sq ft
3825 51st St, 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

98.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$242K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

182

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 16 HRS AGO
$260,000
3 beds3 baths1,348 sq ft
3629 Oakcrest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$185,000
2 beds1 bath1,024 sq ft
2714 Moyer St, Des Moines, IA 50310
NEW 18 HRS AGO
$295,000
3 beds3 baths1,695 sq ft
3116 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$238,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,206 sq ft
4227 Northwest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$195,000
2 beds1 bath848 sq ft
4042 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$100,000
3 beds1 bath865 sq ft
1804 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$227,500
2 beds1 bath768 sq ft
1731 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$215,000
3 beds1 bath936 sq ft
2524 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$270,000
3 beds2 baths1,221 sq ft
2301 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$240,000
3 beds2 baths1,052 sq ft
3423 Brinkwood Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 3945 51st St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #674618

Aug 14, 2023

Sold

$173,000

$262/sq ft

Jun 29, 2023

Pending

—

Jun 22, 2023

Relisted

—

Jun 14, 2023

Pending

—

Jun 2, 2023

Listed

$170,000

$258/sq ft

DMMLS #628011

Jun 10, 2021

Price Changed

$148,000

$224/sq ft

Apr 30, 2021

Listed

$150,000

$227/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 30, 2019

Sold

$135,000

$205/sq ft

DMMLS #577783

Apr 26, 2019

Sold

$134,900

$204/sq ft

Mar 13, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 12, 2019

Listed

$134,900

$204/sq ft

Move in condition in this nicely updated 2BR ranch home with plenty of updates! The kitchen has newer oak cabinets featuring raised panels and a full appliance package. The cozy living room provides plenty of space to relax. Both bedrooms are on the main level and the bat has been updated as well. Lower level features a big recreation room for entertaining 2nd living area. Privacy fence and a nice sized backyard with a deck are perfect for outside grilling, kids play area or keeping your pooch exercised and happy. The garage serves the home well and has a new opener. UPDATES: Roof-2081; Furnace, A/C, Water Heater-2016; Oven-2018; Washer/Dryer-2017; Radon Mitigation System! Fresh paint! New gutters and maintenance free Soffits!

DMMLS #451043

Sep 25, 2015

Sold

$101,500

$154/sq ft

Mar 27, 2015

Listed

$104,900

$159/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 18, 2010

Sold

$110,000

$167/sq ft

DMMLS #366442

Jun 18, 2010

Sold

$109,900

$167/sq ft

Apr 23, 2010

Listed

$109,900

$167/sq ft

Public Records

May 20, 2005

Sold

$96,000

$145/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,882 (+2.1%)

$47,700 + $115,700

$163,400

2024

$2,824 (−3.4%)

$41,500 + $102,100

$143,600

2023

$2,924 (+0.8%)

$41,500 + $102,100

$143,600

2022

$2,902 (+0.3%)

$36,500 + $87,600

$124,100

2021

$2,894 (−3.8%)

$36,500 + $87,600

$124,100

2020

$3,008 (+17.2%)

$36,500 + $87,600

$124,100

2019

$2,566 (+1.3%)

$34,000 + $82,000

$116,000

2018

$2,534 (+9.3%)

$34,000 + $82,000

$116,000

2017

$2,318 (+11.9%)

$29,800 + $74,200

$104,000

2016

$2,072 (+7.4%)

$26,700 + $67,500

$94,200

2013

$1,930

$24,100 + $62,600

$86,700

Tax history for 3945 51st St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,882 (+2.1%)

$47,700 + $115,700

$163,400

2024

$2,824 (−3.4%)

$41,500 + $102,100

$143,600

2023

$2,924 (+0.8%)

$41,500 + $102,100

$143,600

2022

$2,902 (+0.3%)

$36,500 + $87,600

$124,100

2021

$2,894 (−3.8%)

$36,500 + $87,600

$124,100

2020

$3,008 (+17.2%)

$36,500 + $87,600

$124,100

2019

$2,566 (+1.3%)

$34,000 + $82,000

$116,000

2018

$2,534 (+9.3%)

$34,000 + $82,000

$116,000

2017

$2,318 (+11.9%)

$29,800 + $74,200

$104,000

2016

$2,072 (+7.4%)

$26,700 + $67,500

$94,200

2013

$1,930

$24,100 + $62,600

$86,700

*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

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

10000794000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Fencing: Wood

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Zoning: N3A

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 330
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,860
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

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: 10000794000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 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 • 0.3mi

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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Estimated sale price

$177,000 – $215,000

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Home values near 3945 51st St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3936 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1180 Sq. Ft.	$238,136
4014 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 675 Sq. Ft.	$156,953

Address	Redfin Estimate
3929 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$150,582
3921 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 780 Sq. Ft.	$137,270

Address	Redfin Estimate
4004 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$184,419
3926 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$167,383

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