Off market aug 2023 for $162K

$182,421

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,299/mo

•

760

sq ft

4005 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Rebecca Hasbrouck • RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Contact: (515) 232-4663

Bought with Heather Knittel • RE/MAX REC

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•Source:DMMLS #677977

Redfin Estimate

$182,421

$20K since sold in August 2023$0 since October

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This home's estimate is 28.3% higher than the average sale price ($142K) 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 OCT 1, 2026
$211,000
C
3 beds2 baths869 sq ft
3933 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$186,000
D
2 beds1 bath907 sq ft
3938 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$145,000
E
2 beds1 bath690 sq ft
5711 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$173,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,068 sq ft
3613 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

97.9%

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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$185,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,138 sq ft
5220 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
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1 bed1 bath480 sq ft
2710 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$315,000
3 beds2 baths1,250 sq ft
3302 Vilura Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310
$204,999
3 beds1 bath1,037 sq ft
5602 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$188,000
3 beds1 bath916 sq ft
3600 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$174,900
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$172,500
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Sale history for 4005 51st St

Date

Event

Price

CIBOR #62738

Aug 23, 2023

Sold

$162,000

$213/sq ft

Jul 10, 2023

Pending

—

Jul 10, 2023

Listed

$160,000

$211/sq ft

DMMLS #677977

Aug 23, 2023

Sold

$162,000

$213/sq ft

Jul 10, 2023

Pending

—

Jul 10, 2023

Listed

$160,000

$211/sq ft

DMMLS #626272

May 28, 2021

Sold

$158,000

$208/sq ft

Apr 13, 2021

Pending

—

Apr 9, 2021

Listed

$155,000

$204/sq ft

+11

Charming bungalow nestled in an established pocket neighborhood on Des Moines’ Northwest side. This home has so much to offer with hardwood floors, spacious kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bath. That's not all- large 2 car detached garage and fully fenced yard! Located just off Madison Avenue with quick access to Merle Hay Road for nearly all amenities! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

DMMLS #573972

Feb 28, 2019

Sold

$138,000

$182/sq ft

Jan 30, 2019

Pending

—

Jan 4, 2019

Price Changed

$138,000

$182/sq ft

Dec 11, 2018

Listed

$139,000

$183/sq ft

DMMLS #570325

Nov 28, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Nov 2, 2018

Price Changed

$139,000

$183/sq ft

Oct 17, 2018

Price Changed

$139,900

$184/sq ft

Oct 5, 2018

Price Changed

$142,000

$187/sq ft

Sep 27, 2018

Listed

$144,900

$191/sq ft

DMMLS #566679

Aug 29, 2018

Sold

$93,800

$123/sq ft

Aug 6, 2018

Pending

—

Aug 2, 2018

Listed

$91,900

$121/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 17, 2018

Sold

$30,000

$39/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 12, 2013

Sold

$62,500

$82/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,888 (+2.6%)

$37,200 + $121,900

$159,100

2025

$2,814 (+10.3%)

$37,200 + $121,900

$159,100

2024

$2,552 (−2.7%)

$32,400 + $107,800

$140,200

2023

$2,622 (+0.8%)

$32,400 + $107,800

$140,200

2022

$2,600 (+0.2%)

$28,400 + $91,700

$120,100

2021

$2,596 (+4.8%)

$28,400 + $91,700

$120,100

2020

$2,478 (+1.3%)

$28,400 + $91,700

$120,100

2019

$2,446 (+1.1%)

$26,500 + $86,100

$112,600

2018

$2,420 (+7.6%)

$26,500 + $77,900

$104,400

2017

$2,250 (+10.9%)

$23,200 + $67,800

$91,000

2016

$2,028 (+21.3%)

$20,800 + $62,400

$83,200

2013

$1,672

$18,800 + $57,500

$76,300

Tax history for 4005 51st St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,888 (+2.6%)

$37,200 + $121,900

$159,100

2025

$2,814 (+10.3%)

$37,200 + $121,900

$159,100

2024

$2,552 (−2.7%)

$32,400 + $107,800

$140,200

2023

$2,622 (+0.8%)

$32,400 + $107,800

$140,200

2022

$2,600 (+0.2%)

$28,400 + $91,700

$120,100

2021

$2,596 (+4.8%)

$28,400 + $91,700

$120,100

2020

$2,478 (+1.3%)

$28,400 + $91,700

$120,100

2019

$2,446 (+1.1%)

$26,500 + $86,100

$112,600

2018

$2,420 (+7.6%)

$26,500 + $77,900

$104,400

2017

$2,250 (+10.9%)

$23,200 + $67,800

$91,000

2016

$2,028 (+21.3%)

$20,800 + $62,400

$83,200

2013

$1,672

$18,800 + $57,500

$76,300

*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

45 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

6,300 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

760

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10000331000000

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: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Security Features: Security System
Fencing: Chain Link, Full

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: n3a

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,793

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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 760
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000331000000

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 • 0.3mi

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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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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

$174,000 – $210,000

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Home values near 4005 51st St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3936 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1180 Sq. Ft.	$237,429
4004 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$182,448
4012 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$236,088
3944 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 968 Sq. Ft.	$199,139
4025 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 996 Sq. Ft.	$268,398
4001 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 736 Sq. Ft.	$174,874
4031 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$137,658

Address	Redfin Estimate
4026 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 920 Sq. Ft.	$190,549
4014 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 675 Sq. Ft.	$154,493
3935 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$163,901
3945 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$185,383
4000 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 888 Sq. Ft.	$180,236
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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4020 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 664 Sq. Ft.	$163,264
3941 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$201,450
3940 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$196,146
4009 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$206,195
4021 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1140 Sq. Ft.	$199,149
4011 52nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 996 Sq. Ft.	$179,055

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