Great opportunity for a first time homebuyer or a single person to affordably live in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This home is within walking distance of schools, grocery stores, shopping and bus stops. Newer siding, windows, paint and exterior doors all within the past 10 years. One car attached garage. Large backyard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
7,280 sq ftLot Size
$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Micole Chapman• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Bought with Stephany Goodhue• Iowa Realty South
Source:DMMLS #536636
Redfin Estimate
$138,225
$59K since sold in July 2023$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 4.7% higher than the average sale price ($132K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great opportunity for a first time homebuyer or a single person to affordably live in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This home is within walking distance of schools, grocery stores, shopping and bus stops. Newer siding, windows, paint and exterior doors all within the past 10 years. One car attached garage. Large backyard.
DMMLS #291513
Oct 26, 2006
Sold
$74,500
$114/sq ft
Sep 13, 2006
Listed
$74,500
$114/sq ft
So many updates! Siding, windows, roof, water heater and exterior door all new in 2002. Furnace new 2003. Laminate flooring in living room with new sub-floor installed in 2002. Shower enclosure, new 2005. All appliances will be staying including washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator and stove. .. All new within the last four years. One car attached garage. Walking distance to schools. This would be a great investment property or great for a single person.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,190 (+10.2%)
$43,000 + $69,400
$112,400
2025
$1,988 (+2.1%)
$43,000 + $69,400
$112,400
2024
$1,948 (−5.3%)
$37,400 + $61,600
$99,000
2023
$2,058 (+0.8%)
$37,400 + $61,600
$99,000
2022
$2,042
$32,900 + $54,400
$87,300
2021
$2,044 (−3.8%)
$32,900 + $54,400
$87,300
2020
$2,124 (+3.3%)
$32,900 + $54,400
$87,300
2019
$2,056 (+1.0%)
$30,700 + $51,200
$81,900
2018
$2,036 (+23.7%)
$30,700 + $51,200
$81,900
2017
$1,646 (+12.9%)
$26,800 + $49,700
$76,500
2016
$1,458 (+7.4%)
$24,000 + $45,400
$69,400
2013
$1,358
$21,600 + $42,000
$63,600
Tax history for 4150 51st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,190 (+10.2%)
$43,000 + $69,400
$112,400
2025
$1,988 (+2.1%)
$43,000 + $69,400
$112,400
2024
$1,948 (−5.3%)
$37,400 + $61,600
$99,000
2023
$2,058 (+0.8%)
$37,400 + $61,600
$99,000
2022
$2,042
$32,900 + $54,400
$87,300
2021
$2,044 (−3.8%)
$32,900 + $54,400
$87,300
2020
$2,124 (+3.3%)
$32,900 + $54,400
$87,300
2019
$2,056 (+1.0%)
$30,700 + $51,200
$81,900
2018
$2,036 (+23.7%)
$30,700 + $51,200
$81,900
2017
$1,646 (+12.9%)
$26,800 + $49,700
$76,500
2016
$1,458 (+7.4%)
$24,000 + $45,400
$69,400
2013
$1,358
$21,600 + $42,000
$63,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Oct 13, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
Remodel
Oct 12, 2023 • Final
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
Remodel
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wall
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVIATION PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 654
Building Sq. Ft: 906
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LTS 3 & 4 BLK B AVIATION PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 252
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,280
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: B
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.167
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 52
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 654
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,280 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10000363001000
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 • 0.4mi
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
$132,000 – $159,000
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