Incredible buying opportunity in this Affordable Home! This move-in ready home offers everything you need to enjoy the lifestyle you deserve! Situated in a friendly neighborhood with a large fenced yard & beautiful landscaping w/ patio area just off the kitchen, perfect for relaxing & enjoying the outdoors with friends and family! You will appreciate the quick & easy access to the entire DSM Metro and suburbs, and walking distance to shopping, entertainment, schools & local attractions! Completely updated with newer roof, maintenance free vinyl siding, furnace, central air, flooring, lighting & fresh interior paint, featuring a spacious open layout with nice sized bedrooms, large closets and convenient main level laundry. Brand new appliances included - you pick the color! Can be easily made wheelchair accessible if needed. This home is Move In Ready! Seller is willing to contribute to your closing costs and a home warranty! Call Today for a tour!
Here is an excellent opportunity for an investor to paint themselves a bargain! The bones are good on this home, built in 1940 with over 840 sf of finished area, including 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, large living room, dining room and 1st floor laundry. Bargain priced to sell at well below the Assessed value of $82,500 and has newer furnace, central air, vinyl siding and roof.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,578 (+2.3%)
$47,700 + $109,400
$157,100
2024
$2,520 (−3.0%)
$41,500 + $97,100
$138,600
2023
$2,598 (+0.9%)
$41,500 + $97,100
$138,600
2022
$2,576
$36,500 + $82,600
$119,100
2021
$2,578 (−3.5%)
$36,500 + $82,600
$119,100
2020
$2,672 (+9.2%)
$36,500 + $82,600
$119,100
2019
$2,446 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $77,900
$111,900
2018
$2,416 (+8.9%)
$34,000 + $77,900
$111,900
2017
$2,218 (+1.2%)
$29,800 + $69,700
$99,500
2016
$2,192 (+20.0%)
$26,700 + $63,800
$90,500
2013
$1,826
$24,000 + $58,500
$82,500
Tax history for 4136 51st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,578 (+2.3%)
$47,700 + $109,400
$157,100
2024
$2,520 (−3.0%)
$41,500 + $97,100
$138,600
2023
$2,598 (+0.9%)
$41,500 + $97,100
$138,600
2022
$2,576
$36,500 + $82,600
$119,100
2021
$2,578 (−3.5%)
$36,500 + $82,600
$119,100
2020
$2,672 (+9.2%)
$36,500 + $82,600
$119,100
2019
$2,446 (+1.2%)
$34,000 + $77,900
$111,900
2018
$2,416 (+8.9%)
$34,000 + $77,900
$111,900
2017
$2,218 (+1.2%)
$29,800 + $69,700
$99,500
2016
$2,192 (+20.0%)
$26,700 + $63,800
$90,500
2013
$1,826
$24,000 + $58,500
$82,500
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
854
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10000370000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Accessibility Features: Grab Bars, See Remarks, Accessible Doors
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Has Home Warranty
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.193
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 60x140
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,053
Tax Year: 2012
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.: 854
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000370000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
$168,000 – $204,000
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