Tenant pays utilities and is responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Property has good cash flow and rental history. Rental certificates are up to date. The three bedroom rents for $1,085 and the two bedroom rents for $885.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
9,855 sq ftLot Size
$145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Seth Walker• RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Brett Fine• RE/MAX Concepts
Source:DMMLS #524087
Redfin Estimate
$327,578
$23K since sold in October 2025$2,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 1.6% higher than the average sale price ($322K) of 6 comparable homes.
Tenant pays utilities and is responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Property has good cash flow and rental history. Rental certificates are up to date. The three bedroom rents for $1,085 and the two bedroom rents for $885.
Public Records
Dec 6, 2005
Sold
$170,000
$75/sq ft
DMMLS #273117
Nov 10, 2005
Listed
$170,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,792 (+7.9%)
$54,600 + $250,600
$305,200
2025
$5,370 (+4.7%)
$54,600 + $250,600
$305,200
2024
$5,128 (+2.3%)
$47,300 + $218,300
$265,600
2023
$5,014 (−9.3%)
$47,300 + $218,300
$265,600
2022
$5,528 (+0.5%)
$42,200 + $181,700
$223,900
2021
$5,501 (+5.1%)
$42,200 + $181,700
$223,900
2020
$5,236 (+9.5%)
$42,200 + $181,700
$223,900
2019
$4,780 (−0.8%)
$39,400 + $166,300
$205,700
2018
$4,820 (+3.9%)
$39,400 + $166,300
$205,700
2017
$4,638 (+0.1%)
$34,500 + $147,600
$182,100
2016
$4,632 (+8.3%)
$31,400 + $137,500
$168,900
2013
$4,278
$32,000 + $142,600
$174,600
Tax history for 4505 51st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,792 (+7.9%)
$54,600 + $250,600
$305,200
2025
$5,370 (+4.7%)
$54,600 + $250,600
$305,200
2024
$5,128 (+2.3%)
$47,300 + $218,300
$265,600
2023
$5,014 (−9.3%)
$47,300 + $218,300
$265,600
2022
$5,528 (+0.5%)
$42,200 + $181,700
$223,900
2021
$5,501 (+5.1%)
$42,200 + $181,700
$223,900
2020
$5,236 (+9.5%)
$42,200 + $181,700
$223,900
2019
$4,780 (−0.8%)
$39,400 + $166,300
$205,700
2018
$4,820 (+3.9%)
$39,400 + $166,300
$205,700
2017
$4,638 (+0.1%)
$34,500 + $147,600
$182,100
2016
$4,632 (+8.3%)
$31,400 + $137,500
$168,900
2013
$4,278
$32,000 + $142,600
$174,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Dec 29, 2025 • 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: 1,135
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
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: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESTCHESTER MANOR 5
Living Sq. Ft: 2,260
Building Sq. Ft: 2,995
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 49 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 5
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 672
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,855
Legal Lot Number: 49
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.226
Depth Footage: 135
Front Footage: 73
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,260
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,855 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844549000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lawson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Johnston Middle School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
Johnston Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
9/10
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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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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$312,000 – $377,000
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