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Off market oct 2025 for $214K

$220,643

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,509/mo

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880

sq ft

4542 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath bi-attached split-foyer home, ideally located in the desirableJohnston School District. Situated near Merle Hay Mall with numerous amenities, including eateries, supermarkets, parks, and ease of access to the I-80 interstate. The main level features hardwood flooring in the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The primary bedroom is located on the main floor, while the lower level includes two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious family room with a fireplace. All carpeted bedrooms and the family room enhance the home's comfort and appeal. Step outside to a rear deck overlooking a good-sized backyard with no direct neighbors behind, perfect for outdoor living and entertaining. With no HOA fees, this move-in ready home combines value, privacy, and an excellent location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

4,804 sq ftLot Size

$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kenneth Mwirichia • Keller Williams Realty GDM

Listed by Stephen Munywe • Keller Williams Realty GDM

Contact: (515) 201-6664

Bought with Kenneth Mwirichia • Keller Williams Realty GDM

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•Source:DMMLS #724799

Redfin Estimate

$220,643

$6,643 since sold in October 2025$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 3.1% lower than the average sale price ($228K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$211,000
A
3 beds2 baths869 sq ft
3933 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$223,000
B
3 beds2 baths876 sq ft
4133 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$250,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths948 sq ft
4018 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$237,000
D
3 beds2 baths870 sq ft
3929 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$180,000
E
3 beds2 baths969 sq ft
4127 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$264,900
F
3 beds2 baths982 sq ft
4134 51st 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

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$243K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

148

30 MoM

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OPEN NOV 1, 1PM TO 3PM
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2705 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
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$149,900
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Sale history for 4542 51st St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #724799

Oct 17, 2025

Sold

$214,000

$243/sq ft

Sep 11, 2025

Pending

—

Aug 22, 2025

Listed

$219,900

$250/sq ft

DMMLS #520711

Sep 7, 2016

Sold

$150,000

$170/sq ft

Jun 23, 2016

Listed

$154,000

$175/sq ft

+19

Total Remodel, 1712 sq. ft. finished, bi-attached plan - new vinyl siding, shingles, gutters & downspouts, windows, doors, sinks & faucets, bathroom stools, carpet, wood floors, light fixtures, furnace, central air, hot water heater, trim, fresh paint and new appliances, washer & dryer, refrigerator, range, microwave oven, hardwood floors in living room, dining area, kitchen, new carpet in bedrooms & family room with fireplace, master bedroom on main floor & two more in lower level. This home is like new. Must see to appreciate.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,570 (+4.8%)

$43,000 + $156,000

$199,000

2025

$3,406 (+4.9%)

$43,000 + $156,000

$199,000

2024

$3,248 (−1.3%)

$38,400 + $140,300

$178,700

2023

$3,292 (−9.3%)

$38,400 + $140,300

$178,700

2022

$3,628 (+6.7%)

$34,800 + $121,100

$155,900

2021

$3,400 (+2.0%)

$34,800 + $121,100

$155,900

2020

$3,334 (+1.2%)

$34,800 + $121,100

$155,900

2019

$3,296 (+1.2%)

$31,300 + $108,500

$139,800

2018

$3,258 (+5.6%)

$31,300 + $108,500

$139,800

2017

$3,084 (+4.3%)

$28,900 + $102,900

$131,800

2016

$2,956 (+9.6%)

$26,600 + $88,000

$114,600

2013

$2,696

$25,500 + $85,900

$111,400

Tax history for 4542 51st St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,570 (+4.8%)

$43,000 + $156,000

$199,000

2025

$3,406 (+4.9%)

$43,000 + $156,000

$199,000

2024

$3,248 (−1.3%)

$38,400 + $140,300

$178,700

2023

$3,292 (−9.3%)

$38,400 + $140,300

$178,700

2022

$3,628 (+6.7%)

$34,800 + $121,100

$155,900

2021

$3,400 (+2.0%)

$34,800 + $121,100

$155,900

2020

$3,334 (+1.2%)

$34,800 + $121,100

$155,900

2019

$3,296 (+1.2%)

$31,300 + $108,500

$139,800

2018

$3,258 (+5.6%)

$31,300 + $108,500

$139,800

2017

$3,084 (+4.3%)

$28,900 + $102,900

$131,800

2016

$2,956 (+9.6%)

$26,600 + $88,000

$114,600

2013

$2,696

$25,500 + $85,900

$111,400

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

36 ft.

Lot depth

132 ft.

Lot size

4,804 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

880

Year built

1978

Style

Townhouse

County

Polk County

APN

10012844653003

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: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Daylight, Finished

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Chain Link, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Size Dimensions: 36X132
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 832
Foundation Details: Poured
Has Property Attached

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,686.12
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 880
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,804 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844653003

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 • 4.4mi

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

$210,000 – $254,000

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Home values near 4542 51st St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4532 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 660 Sq. Ft.	$188,113
4530 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1918 Sq. Ft.	$317,422

Address	Redfin Estimate
4541 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$222,827
4535 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$254,094

Address	Redfin Estimate
4526 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1290 Sq. Ft.	$234,889
4538 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 968 Sq. Ft.	$177,523

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