NO HOA and NO HOA dues, giving you complete control over your home and budget. This property has a Des Moines address but JOHNSTON SCHOOLS. This home features incredible curb appeal, 3year old furnace AND A/C units, newer siding, and newer windows. This home really is move-in-ready that delivers peace of mind and long-term value. Inside, you will find stainless steel appliances and washer and dryer that all stay with the home, making your move effortless and seamless. The versatile layout includes a convenient walk-out basement, providing excellent backyard access. Step outside into the fully fenced yard which is ideal for pets, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying your outdoor privacy. Whether you are searching for the perfect starter home or a turnkey investment property with high rental potential, this low-maintenance home checks every box. Don't miss this rare, fee-free opportunity. Schedule your tour today!
Meredith, located between Meredith Drive and Beaver Avenue, is a residential and park-adjacent Des Moines neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and a leafy, low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Meredith Drive corridor near Beaver Avenue, where small storefronts and everyday services line the road in a steady, local rhythm. Greenwood Park and the Meredith Trail set the outdoor tempo with shaded paths and open lawns. The Des Moines Art Center and its surrounding grounds add a cultural counterpoint nearby. Streets tend toward quiet blocks, with pockets of apartments and tidy brick buildings mixed in. Daily life reads as practical and relaxed, shaped by trees, trails, and short drives to larger commercial districts.
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Market insights
4529 51st St · $169,900
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$169,900
Median sale price in this area is $229,047. (35% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Window treatments
Finished basement
Accessibility features noted in remarks
Bedrooms
2 main level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Heat pump with natural gas
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Wood fencing
Rectangular lot
Concrete road frontage
Home design
2-story home
Parking
Detached 1-car garage
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Block foundation
Built with standard residential construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
With over 1100 finished square feet this bi-attached home in the Johnston School District is a great find! The home offers two generously sized bedrooms, one full bath, finished walk-out lower level, one car detached garage, fenced-in backyard, and a long list of updates: new carpet throughout, new stainless steel appliances, new deck, and new windows & vinyl siding(2016). Just minutes away from the Merle Hay Shopping Center & convenient interstate access. Contact an agent for a private tour today!
Public Records
Nov 7, 2005
Sold
$112,000
$198/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,674 (+4.8%)
$43,100 + $104,100
$147,200
2024
$2,552 (−1.9%)
$38,600 + $93,600
$132,200
2023
$2,602 (−9.3%)
$38,600 + $93,600
$132,200
2022
$2,870 (+5.3%)
$34,900 + $81,300
$116,200
2021
$2,726 (+1.8%)
$34,900 + $81,300
$116,200
2020
$2,678 (+1.4%)
$34,900 + $81,300
$116,200
2019
$2,640 (+1.0%)
$31,400 + $73,800
$105,200
2018
$2,614 (+4.9%)
$31,400 + $73,800
$105,200
2017
$2,492 (+5.8%)
$29,000 + $69,800
$98,800
2016
$2,356 (+8.4%)
$26,600 + $66,000
$92,600
2013
$2,174
$25,500 + $63,300
$88,800
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
36 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
4,928 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
566
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
566
Year built
1980
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Polk County
APN
10012844555002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
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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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 4529 51st St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $138,000 and $182,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $138K to $182K.