4516 51st St is a 1,068 square foot townhouse on a 4,884 square foot lot with 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 07, 2007 for $129,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $201,086.
TownhomeProperty Type
1979Year Built
4,884 sq ftLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$201,086
$72K since sold in May 2007$14K since August
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This home's estimate is 15.7% lower than the average sale price ($238K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jan 24, 2026 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Gas
Plumbing
Jan 28, 2025 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,068
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESTCHESTER MANOR 6
Living Sq. Ft: 1,068
Building Sq. Ft: 2,036
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: S 37F LOT 9 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 6
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,884
Legal Lot Number: 9
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.112
Depth Footage: 132
Front Footage: 37
County Use Description: BI-ATTACHED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,068
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,884 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844659002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lawson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Johnston Middle School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Johnston Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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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
$192,000 – $232,000
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