Don't miss your chance to own this 5-bedroom ranch home in a very convenient NW Des Moines location. Located within walking distance to Hoover High School, close to Meredith Middle School, and a short hop to Merle Hay Mall. When you step inside you'll discover a nice-sized carpeted living room. The dining space has plenty of room to host family and friends and the adjacent kitchen has more than ample cupboard and counter space. The stainless steel kitchen appliances are included. The main floor includes 3 nice-sized carpeted bedrooms and there's a full bath with a tub/shower combination. The lower level offers even more great space to enjoy with family and friends including a large carpeted family room, laundry and 2 additional bedrooms. Outside you'll find a recently built garage and a fenced-in backyard including mature shade trees, a vegetable garden, and a fire pit that's perfect for evening entertainment. All information obtained from Seller and public records!
Don't miss your chance to own this 5-bedroom ranch home in a very convenient NW Des Moines location. Located within walking distance to Hoover High School, close to Meredith Middle School, and a short hop to Merle Hay Mall. When you step inside you'll discover a nice-sized carpeted living room. The dining space has plenty of room to host family and friends and the adjacent kitchen has more than ample cupboard and counter space. The stainless steel kitchen appliances are included. The main floor includes 3 nice-sized carpeted bedrooms and there's a full bath with a tub/shower combination. The lower level offers even more great space to enjoy with family and friends including a large carpeted family room, laundry and 2 additional bedrooms. Outside you'll find a recently built garage and a fenced-in backyard including mature shade trees, a vegetable garden, and a fire pit that's perfect for evening entertainment. All information obtained from Seller and public records!
DMMLS #722761
Oct 24, 2025
Sold
$224,000
$233/sq ft
Sep 22, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 13, 2025
Price Changed
$234,900
$245/sq ft
Jul 21, 2025
Listed
$244,900
$255/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 6, 2020
Sold
$180,000
$188/sq ft
DMMLS #536321
May 12, 2017
Sold
$155,000
$161/sq ft
Mar 30, 2017
Listed
$155,000
$161/sq ft
+10
Don't miss this newly remodeled home at 4135 51st in Des Moines' west side near Hoover High School and Merle Hay Mall. 3-5 bedroom and 1 bath ranch style home with many new features. Full walk-out basement mostly finished includes 4th and 5th bedrooms with egress windows. Home has new kitchen including cabinets, counter tops and new stainless appliances. Bath also has new floor, vanity and tub/shower. Living room and upstairs bedrooms have new frieze carpet. Basement has new carpet. New windows, vinyl siding and gutters. Executive knockdown texture on ceilings. Complete new HVAC system installed. Updated electric and plumping with new water heater. Nothing left to do but move in and enjoy!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,286 (+15.5%)
$47,700 + $121,000
$168,700
2025
$2,846 (+2.0%)
$47,700 + $121,000
$168,700
2024
$2,790 (+7.6%)
$41,500 + $100,300
$141,800
2023
$2,594 (+0.7%)
$41,500 + $100,300
$141,800
2022
$2,576 (+13.6%)
$36,500 + $73,600
$110,100
2021
$2,268 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $73,600
$110,100
2020
$2,352 (+18.0%)
$36,500 + $73,600
$110,100
2019
$1,994 (+1.3%)
$34,000 + $65,500
$99,500
2018
$1,968 (−15.5%)
$34,000 + $65,500
$99,500
2017
$2,330 (+12.0%)
$29,800 + $52,900
$82,700
2016
$2,080 (+7.3%)
$26,700 + $71,200
$97,900
2013
$1,938
$24,200 + $66,100
$90,300
Tax history for 4135 51st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,286 (+15.5%)
$47,700 + $121,000
$168,700
2025
$2,846 (+2.0%)
$47,700 + $121,000
$168,700
2024
$2,790 (+7.6%)
$41,500 + $100,300
$141,800
2023
$2,594 (+0.7%)
$41,500 + $100,300
$141,800
2022
$2,576 (+13.6%)
$36,500 + $73,600
$110,100
2021
$2,268 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $73,600
$110,100
2020
$2,352 (+18.0%)
$36,500 + $73,600
$110,100
2019
$1,994 (+1.3%)
$34,000 + $65,500
$99,500
2018
$1,968 (−15.5%)
$34,000 + $65,500
$99,500
2017
$2,330 (+12.0%)
$29,800 + $52,900
$82,700
2016
$2,080 (+7.3%)
$26,700 + $71,200
$97,900
2013
$1,938
$24,200 + $66,100
$90,300
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000350000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3A
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 400
Foundation Details: Block, Poured
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,184
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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000350000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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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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
$246,000 – $298,000
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