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Off market sep 2015 for $123K

$192,431

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $870/mo

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852

sq ft

4542 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Hurry over and check out this bi-attached home in Johnston School District. Split entry welcomes you to an upper level with 2 bedrooms and a full bath, or the walkout lower level with another bedroom and full bath. Enjoy family rooms on both levels with a fireplace in the lower level. Recent updates include new carpet and paint, plus a new driveway, sidewalk, and more. Fenced yard and 2 car garage make this an excellent value, in a great location near Merle Hay amenities.

CondoProperty Type

1979Year Built

4,387 sq ftLot Size

$226Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by • Iowa Realty Jordan Creek

Bought with Damir Ivankovich • Iowa Realty Beaverdale

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•Source:DMMLS #500294

Redfin Estimate

$192,431

$69K since sold in September 2015$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10.9% lower than the average sale price ($216K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 17, 2025
$214,000
A
3 beds2 baths880 sq ft
4542 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$237,000
B
3 beds2 baths870 sq ft
3929 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$207,000
C
3 beds2 baths875 sq ft
4147 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$223,000
D
3 beds2 baths876 sq ft
4133 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$211,000
E
3 beds2 baths869 sq ft
3933 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$204,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,321 sq ft
4537 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$241K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

178

7 MoM

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Sale history for 4542 50th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,348 (+3.8%)

$41,700 + $145,600

$187,300

2025

$3,226 (+4.9%)

$41,700 + $145,600

$187,300

2024

$3,076 (−1.9%)

$37,200 + $132,600

$169,800

2023

$3,134 (−9.2%)

$37,200 + $132,600

$169,800

2022

$3,452 (+7.1%)

$33,700 + $115,100

$148,800

2021

$3,224 (+2.0%)

$33,700 + $115,100

$148,800

2020

$3,160 (+0.7%)

$33,700 + $115,100

$148,800

2019

$3,138 (+1.2%)

$30,300 + $102,700

$133,000

2018

$3,102 (+5.9%)

$30,300 + $102,700

$133,000

2017

$2,928 (−3.4%)

$28,000 + $97,900

$125,900

2016

$3,032 (+9.6%)

$25,700 + $91,600

$117,300

2013

$2,766

$24,700 + $89,600

$114,300

Tax history for 4542 50th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,348 (+3.8%)

$41,700 + $145,600

$187,300

2025

$3,226 (+4.9%)

$41,700 + $145,600

$187,300

2024

$3,076 (−1.9%)

$37,200 + $132,600

$169,800

2023

$3,134 (−9.2%)

$37,200 + $132,600

$169,800

2022

$3,452 (+7.1%)

$33,700 + $115,100

$148,800

2021

$3,224 (+2.0%)

$33,700 + $115,100

$148,800

2020

$3,160 (+0.7%)

$33,700 + $115,100

$148,800

2019

$3,138 (+1.2%)

$30,300 + $102,700

$133,000

2018

$3,102 (+5.9%)

$30,300 + $102,700

$133,000

2017

$2,928 (−3.4%)

$28,000 + $97,900

$125,900

2016

$3,032 (+9.6%)

$25,700 + $91,600

$117,300

2013

$2,766

$24,700 + $89,600

$114,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

32 ft.

Lot depth

135 ft.

Lot size

4,387 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

852

Year built

1979

Style

Townhouse

County

Polk County

APN

10012844536002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.101
Lot Size Acres: 0.101
Lot Size Dimensions: 32x135
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R-2

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 629
Foundation Details: Block
Has Property Attached

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,940

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Association Name: .
Association Name 2: .
Monthly

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 852
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,387 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844536002

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Lawson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi

7/10

Johnston Middle School

Public 8-9 • Assigned • 2.3mi

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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Estimated sale price

$183,000 – $222,000

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Home values near 4542 50th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4552 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$229,736
4550 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1256 Sq. Ft.	$216,029

Address	Redfin Estimate
4532 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1311 Sq. Ft.	$173,173
4530 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1336 Sq. Ft.	$161,929

Address	Redfin Estimate
4549 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1118 Sq. Ft.	$229,820
4544 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 858 Sq. Ft.	$207,895

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