SOLD OCT 16, 2026

Sold on oct 2026

$200,000

•

1,284

sq ft

4551 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

4,550 sq ftLot Size

$156Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Scott Wendl • RE/MAX Precision

Contact: (515) 249-9225

Bought with Scott Wendl • RE/MAX Precision

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•Source:DMMLS #749324

Redfin Estimate

$206,509

$6,509 since sold in October 2026$29K since October

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This home's estimate is 17.8% lower than the average sale price ($251K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$265,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,288 sq ft
4106 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$245,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,284 sq ft
3917 Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$204,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,321 sq ft
4537 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$282,900
D
3 beds2 baths1,278 sq ft
3937 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAR 2, 2026
$248,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,128 sq ft
4034 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$262,450
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,210 sq ft
3600 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated October 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

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148

30 MoM

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Est. $1,699 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 4551 50th St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #749324

Oct 16, 2026

Sold

$200,000

$156/sq ft

Sep 15, 2026

Pending

—

Sep 11, 2026

Listed

$200,000

$156/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 13, 2025

Sold

$215,000

$167/sq ft

DMMLS #696549

Jul 19, 2024

Sold

$205,000

$160/sq ft

Jun 7, 2024

Pending

—

Jun 3, 2024

Listed

$214,900

$167/sq ft

+21

Town home living without the hassle of the HOA! Welcome home to this two story bi-attached home tucked away, but still close to Merle Hay mall, restaurants , and part of the Johnston school district. The main level features an open floor plan with large living room, and fireplace. The kitchen has a breakfast bar, and dinning area which walks out to the wooden deck + fenced in yard. The main level also has a guest bathroom. The upper level holds 3 bedrooms, and full bath. The lower level is also finished with possibilities for either a family room or 4th bedroom. New roof in 2020, new kitchen appliances, and new LVP flooring on the main level, and upstairs hallway. All information obtained from Seller and public records.

DMMLS #563780

Jul 30, 2018

Sold

$162,000

$126/sq ft

Jun 26, 2018

Pending

—

Jun 20, 2018

Listed

$160,000

$125/sq ft

+20

ENJOY all that your heart desires within a great price! This home has it all! Great square footage with big bedrooms, an open floor plan, enough bathrooms for everyone AND a two car attached garage! Fabulous location and coveted Johnston School district! Who cares if one wall is shared with a neighbor? Home has had recent updates with new furnace, new carpet, newer windows, interior paint, new concrete driveway. You'll also have additional space in the basement with another bedroom and family room to spread out. Plus a nice deck off sliding doors unto a modest yard that is fenced. Home is a stupendous bi-attach.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,828 (+3.7%)

$42,800 + $169,800

$212,600

2025

$3,692 (+4.9%)

$42,800 + $169,800

$212,600

2024

$3,520 (−1.9%)

$38,200 + $154,600

$192,800

2023

$3,590 (−9.3%)

$38,200 + $154,600

$192,800

2022

$3,956 (+7.0%)

$34,600 + $134,600

$169,200

2021

$3,696 (−4.0%)

$34,600 + $134,600

$169,200

2020

$3,848 (+6.8%)

$34,600 + $134,600

$169,200

2019

$3,602 (+1.1%)

$31,100 + $120,100

$151,200

2018

$3,562 (+5.9%)

$31,100 + $120,100

$151,200

2017

$3,364 (+4.5%)

$28,800 + $114,500

$143,300

2016

$3,220 (+10.0%)

$26,400 + $107,100

$133,500

2013

$2,926

$25,300 + $104,800

$130,100

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

32 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

4,550 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,284

Year built

1978

Style

Townhouse

County

Polk County

APN

10012844518001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 27, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Wood Burning

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet
Other Features: Cable TV

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.104
Lot Size Acres: 0.104
Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 498
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,036.35

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,284
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,550 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844518001

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 27, 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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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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Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 25% for direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Estimated sale price

$197,000 – $238,000

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Home values near 4551 50th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4555 50th Street, Des Moines, IA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 852 Sq. Ft.	$177,845
4550 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1256 Sq. Ft.	$216,435

Address	Redfin Estimate
4552 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$226,843
4544 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 858 Sq. Ft.	$186,113

Address	Redfin Estimate
4549 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1118 Sq. Ft.	$228,283
4539 50th Street, Des Moines, IA - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1275 Sq. Ft.	$180,325

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