4518 50th St is a 880 square foot townhouse on a 4,387 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $171,117.
TownhomeProperty Type
1979Year Built
4,387 sq ftLot Size
$194Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$171,117
$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 27.1% lower than the average sale price ($235K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,260 (+4.9%)
$41,700 + $147,400
$189,100
2024
$3,108 (−1.8%)
$37,200 + $134,200
$171,400
2023
$3,164 (−9.3%)
$37,200 + $134,200
$171,400
2022
$3,488 (+7.2%)
$33,700 + $116,500
$150,200
2021
$3,254 (+1.9%)
$33,700 + $116,500
$150,200
2020
$3,192 (+0.7%)
$33,700 + $116,500
$150,200
2019
$3,170 (+1.2%)
$30,300 + $103,900
$134,200
2018
$3,132 (+6.0%)
$30,300 + $103,900
$134,200
2017
$2,954 (+4.5%)
$28,000 + $99,100
$127,100
2016
$2,828 (+10.1%)
$25,700 + $92,600
$118,300
2013
$2,568
$24,700 + $90,600
$115,300
Tax history for 4518 50th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,260 (+4.9%)
$41,700 + $147,400
$189,100
2024
$3,108 (−1.8%)
$37,200 + $134,200
$171,400
2023
$3,164 (−9.3%)
$37,200 + $134,200
$171,400
2022
$3,488 (+7.2%)
$33,700 + $116,500
$150,200
2021
$3,254 (+1.9%)
$33,700 + $116,500
$150,200
2020
$3,192 (+0.7%)
$33,700 + $116,500
$150,200
2019
$3,170 (+1.2%)
$30,300 + $103,900
$134,200
2018
$3,132 (+6.0%)
$30,300 + $103,900
$134,200
2017
$2,954 (+4.5%)
$28,000 + $99,100
$127,100
2016
$2,828 (+10.1%)
$25,700 + $92,600
$118,300
2013
$2,568
$24,700 + $90,600
$115,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jun 30, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Jan 4, 2018 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Electrical
Solar
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: 676
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESTCHESTER MANOR 5
Living Sq. Ft: 880
Building Sq. Ft: 1,322
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX S32.56F MEAS ON W LN & S 32.68F MEAS ON E LN- LOT 42 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 5
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,387
Legal Lot Number: 42
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.101
Depth Footage: 135
Front Footage: 32
County Use Description: BI-ATTACHED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 880
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,387 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844542002
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
8/10
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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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$163,000 – $197,000
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