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    • Price cut: $5.1K (7/7)
    $344,900

    1187 S 51st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    3beds
    1,812sqft
    : 
    $2,457/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1997
    9,888 Square Feet Lot
    $342,000 Zestimate®
    $190/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    New paintFenced backyard
    Beautiful home located in a great location in West Des Moines. Close to shopping, restaurants, and easy access to I-35. The home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car garage and fenced backyard. New paint, flooring, appliances, and light fixtures. Call today for a home tour.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Mohamed Ali 515-453-5641,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing,

    Lisa Ali 515-453-5641,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729847MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room
      • Flooring: Tile
      • Basement: Egress Windows,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,812
      • Total interior livable area: 1,812 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck
      • Fencing: Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 9,888 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 60 x 165
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 32002190560007
      • Zoning: res

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Block, Poured
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1997

      Utilities & green energy

      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: West Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $190/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $337,800
      • Annual tax amount: $4,888
      • Date on market: 11/6/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 262 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $342,000

        $325,000 - $359,000

        $2,144/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/7/2026Price change$344,900-1.5%$190/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #729847 Report a problem
        5/29/2026Price change$350,000-2.2%$193/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #729847 Report a problem
        4/13/2026Price change$358,000-1.2%$198/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #729847 Report a problem
        3/5/2026Price change$362,500-1.6%$200/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #729847 Report a problem
        11/24/2025Price change$368,500-1.5%$203/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #729847 Report a problem
        11/6/2025Listed for sale$374,000+13.3%$206/sqft
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        6/6/2022Sold$330,000-3.8%$182/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/13/2022Pending sale$342,900$189/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/10/2022Listed for sale$342,900+96.5%$189/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        11/25/2003Sold$174,500+12.2%$96/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/30/1998Sold$155,500$86/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,898 +2.2%$337,800 +8%
        2024$4,792 -0.3%$312,800
        2023$4,808 +1.2%$312,800 +21.3%
        2022$4,750 -0.2%$257,900
        2021$4,758 +1.6%$257,900 +4.9%
        2020$4,684 +2.2%$245,900
        2019$4,584 -0.1%$245,900 +5.9%
        2018$4,590 $232,300
        2017$4,590 +11%$232,300 +11.3%
        2016$4,136 $208,700
        2015$4,136 +9.8%$208,700 +7.2%
        2014$3,766 $194,600
        2013-- $194,600 -0.2%
        2012-- $194,900
        2011-- $194,900 -5.6%
        2010-- $206,500
        2009-- $206,500 +4%
        2008-- $198,600
        2007-- $198,600 +4.3%
        2006-- $190,400
        2005-- $190,400 +4.7%
        2003-- $181,780 +12.1%
        2002-- $162,210
        2001-- $162,210
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50265

        Getting around

        26 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        34 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
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        • District: West Des Moines

        Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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