GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Duplex in Johnston School District across the street from park and close to shopping and restaurants. Each side of Duplex has two bedrooms and full baths upstairs. Main floor has a living room, half bath, dining room, kitchen with appliances and a deck off the dining room. The full basement has washer and dryer hook ups with a walkout into the back yard. Lots of improvements including: NEW ROOF in 2021, NEW FURNACE + AC in 2010, new water heaters (2010/2020), New siding (apx 2014), and new front/sliding doors (2020). Great rental history with long term tenants, with a vacancy on left side now - great opportunity for an owner occupant. North of Aurora Avenue on 50th St. City Park is across the street.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
10,500 sq ftLot Size
$154Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kelsey Russell• RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Alen Agic• RE/MAX Concepts
Source:DMMLS #642489
Redfin Estimate
$287,189
$2,689 since sold in November 2023$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 5.9% higher than the average sale price ($271K) of 6 comparable homes.
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Duplex in Johnston School District across the street from park and close to shopping and restaurants. Each side of Duplex has two bedrooms and full baths upstairs. Main floor has a living room, half bath, dining room, kitchen with appliances and a deck off the dining room. The full basement has washer and dryer hook ups with a walkout into the back yard. Lots of improvements including: NEW ROOF in 2021, NEW FURNACE + AC in 2010, new water heaters (2010/2020), New siding (apx 2014), and new front/sliding doors (2020). Great rental history with long term tenants, with a vacancy on left side now - great opportunity for an owner occupant. North of Aurora Avenue on 50th St. City Park is across the street.
DMMLS #404648
Feb 25, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jul 27, 2012
Listed
$177,900
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,230 (+4.7%)
$55,400 + $239,000
$294,400
2024
$4,994 (+1.4%)
$48,000 + $210,600
$258,600
2023
$4,924 (−9.3%)
$48,000 + $210,600
$258,600
2022
$5,430 (+1.6%)
$42,800 + $177,100
$219,900
2021
$5,346 (+1.8%)
$42,800 + $177,100
$219,900
2020
$5,250 (+6.6%)
$42,800 + $177,100
$219,900
2019
$4,926 (+1.0%)
$40,000 + $166,300
$206,300
2018
$4,878 (+6.6%)
$40,000 + $166,300
$206,300
2017
$4,578 (+4.4%)
$35,000 + $149,300
$184,300
2016
$4,386 (+7.3%)
$31,900 + $138,200
$170,100
2013
$4,088
$31,000 + $134,300
$165,300
Tax history for 4208 50th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,230 (+4.7%)
$55,400 + $239,000
$294,400
2024
$4,994 (+1.4%)
$48,000 + $210,600
$258,600
2023
$4,924 (−9.3%)
$48,000 + $210,600
$258,600
2022
$5,430 (+1.6%)
$42,800 + $177,100
$219,900
2021
$5,346 (+1.8%)
$42,800 + $177,100
$219,900
2020
$5,250 (+6.6%)
$42,800 + $177,100
$219,900
2019
$4,926 (+1.0%)
$40,000 + $166,300
$206,300
2018
$4,878 (+6.6%)
$40,000 + $166,300
$206,300
2017
$4,578 (+4.4%)
$35,000 + $149,300
$184,300
2016
$4,386 (+7.3%)
$31,900 + $138,200
$170,100
2013
$4,088
$31,000 + $134,300
$165,300
*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
Dec 11, 2024 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
Plumbing
Water heater
Dec 11, 2024 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 918
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESTCHESTER MANOR 5
Living Sq. Ft: 1,870
Building Sq. Ft: 2,788
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 127 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 5
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,500
Legal Lot Number: 127
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.241
Front Footage: 66.3
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,870
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,500 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844627000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lawson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Johnston Middle School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
Johnston Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 74-82% chance 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$273,000 – $331,000
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