4527 50th St is a 1,368 square foot townhouse on a 4,536 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $218,315.
TownhomeProperty Type
1978Year Built
4,536 sq ftLot Size
$160Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$218,315
$20K since October
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This home's estimate is 6.6% lower than the average sale price ($234K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,916 (+9.6%)
$42,800 + $163,500
$206,300
2025
$3,574 (+4.9%)
$42,800 + $163,500
$206,300
2024
$3,408 (−2.1%)
$38,200 + $148,800
$187,000
2023
$3,480 (−9.3%)
$38,200 + $148,800
$187,000
2022
$3,836 (+7.1%)
$34,600 + $129,700
$164,300
2021
$3,582 (+2.0%)
$34,600 + $129,700
$164,300
2020
$3,512 (+0.6%)
$34,600 + $129,700
$164,300
2019
$3,490 (+1.2%)
$31,100 + $115,700
$146,800
2018
$3,450 (+6.0%)
$31,100 + $115,700
$146,800
2017
$3,256 (+4.4%)
$28,800 + $110,300
$139,100
2016
$3,118 (+10.1%)
$26,400 + $103,100
$129,500
2013
$2,832
$25,300 + $100,900
$126,200
Tax history for 4527 50th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,916 (+9.6%)
$42,800 + $163,500
$206,300
2025
$3,574 (+4.9%)
$42,800 + $163,500
$206,300
2024
$3,408 (−2.1%)
$38,200 + $148,800
$187,000
2023
$3,480 (−9.3%)
$38,200 + $148,800
$187,000
2022
$3,836 (+7.1%)
$34,600 + $129,700
$164,300
2021
$3,582 (+2.0%)
$34,600 + $129,700
$164,300
2020
$3,512 (+0.6%)
$34,600 + $129,700
$164,300
2019
$3,490 (+1.2%)
$31,100 + $115,700
$146,800
2018
$3,450 (+6.0%)
$31,100 + $115,700
$146,800
2017
$3,256 (+4.4%)
$28,800 + $110,300
$139,100
2016
$3,118 (+10.1%)
$26,400 + $103,100
$129,500
2013
$2,832
$25,300 + $100,900
$126,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jan 27, 2021 • Final
Tidemark import - sap
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 642
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Electric
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: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESTCHESTER MANOR 5
Living Sq. Ft: 1,368
Building Sq. Ft: 2,450
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: N 32.4F LOT 12 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: 4,536
Legal Lot Number: 12
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.104
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 32
County Use Description: BI-ATTACHED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,368
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,536 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844512001
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 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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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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$208,000 – $252,000
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