Check out this very well maintained bi-attached home located within Des Moines city limits but in Johnston School District. This unique home is a front-to-back 4-level-split featuring vaulted ceilings, eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms, three full baths and two family rooms, one with brick fireplace and built-ins. You'll enjoy the cleaning advantages of wood floors in much of the house. The oversized two car garage will keep your vehicles out of the elements and space for your hobbies. Relax in the fully fenced-in back yard and let the kids and pets play. Conveniently located close to all your daily amenities and all the shopping and businesses located on Merle Hay Road. Quick access to 1-80 will get you anywhere in the Des Moines area easily and quickly. The out-of-the way location will make it a perfect next home for you.
It does not get better this!!! Twin-townhome style 4 level split w/ no association dues! Vaulted ceilings, newer kitchen. Huge master bedroom, newer roof, furnace, central air and water heater. Johnston schools. Oversized 2 car garage. Sunken family room w/ woodburning fireplace. Very open, spacious feel. GREAT DEAL!!! During the first 15 days a property is in MLS, only owner occupant offers or those from a public entity or designated partner will be considered. Ask LA about possible HomePath financing. "Close by October 31, 2011 and receive up to 3.5% of the final sales price to be used for closing cost assistance!Eligibility restrictions apply. "
DMMLS #291116
Dec 1, 2006
Sold
$150,000
$127/sq ft
Sep 13, 2006
Listed
$155,000
$131/sq ft
+3
Twin-townhome style 4 L/S w/ no association dues! Very contemporary, vaulted ceilings, $30,000 new kit, all appliances stay. Huge master BR, newer roof, furnace, central air and water heater. Johnston schools. Oversized 2 car gar. $8000 in landscaping and automatic drip line irrigation. Sunken FR w/ woodburning frpl. Very open, spacious feel. Appts are a must! Low utilities!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,698 (+3.5%)
$43,500 + $151,400
$194,900
2025
$3,572 (+4.7%)
$43,500 + $151,400
$194,900
2024
$3,412 (+5.0%)
$38,900 + $137,800
$176,700
2023
$3,250 (−9.3%)
$38,900 + $137,800
$176,700
2022
$3,582 (+0.4%)
$35,200 + $118,800
$154,000
2021
$3,566 (+8.8%)
$35,200 + $118,800
$154,000
2020
$3,278 (+0.7%)
$35,200 + $118,800
$154,000
2019
$3,256 (+1.2%)
$31,600 + $106,000
$137,600
2018
$3,218 (+5.9%)
$31,600 + $106,000
$137,600
2017
$3,038 (+4.6%)
$29,300 + $101,000
$130,300
2016
$2,904 (+10.1%)
$26,900 + $94,500
$121,400
2013
$2,638
$25,800 + $92,400
$118,200
Tax history for 4545 51st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,698 (+3.5%)
$43,500 + $151,400
$194,900
2025
$3,572 (+4.7%)
$43,500 + $151,400
$194,900
2024
$3,412 (+5.0%)
$38,900 + $137,800
$176,700
2023
$3,250 (−9.3%)
$38,900 + $137,800
$176,700
2022
$3,582 (+0.4%)
$35,200 + $118,800
$154,000
2021
$3,566 (+8.8%)
$35,200 + $118,800
$154,000
2020
$3,278 (+0.7%)
$35,200 + $118,800
$154,000
2019
$3,256 (+1.2%)
$31,600 + $106,000
$137,600
2018
$3,218 (+5.9%)
$31,600 + $106,000
$137,600
2017
$3,038 (+4.6%)
$29,300 + $101,000
$130,300
2016
$2,904 (+10.1%)
$26,900 + $94,500
$121,400
2013
$2,638
$25,800 + $92,400
$118,200
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
39 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
5,305 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,182
Year built
1979
Style
Townhouse
County
Polk County
APN
10012844559002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
Apr 14, 2022 • Final
Row - sidewalk and approach
Grading
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