When you want location, condition, and value! Sharp, updated 1.5 story within walking distance to Tower Park, Franklin Library, Hills Elementary, and bus line. Improvements: new sparkling-white kitchen (2023) with new cabinets, SC drawers/doors, granite tops, and SS appliances; remodeled bath (2023) with tiled shower; interior paint (2026); newer driveway (2017); Leaf-Guard gutter system and more. HVAC replaced in 2015. Basement walls/floor painted in June 2026. Original oak flooring along with newer LVP (2023). Agent has interest. Prime location at a prime price!
For sale
$225,000
2006 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,102sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
6,359 Square Feet Lot
$220,500 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original oak flooringSs appliancesGranite topsLeaf-guard gutter system
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Listed by:
JIM MANDERFIELD, CRS, GRI 515-453-5190,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742982
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,102
- Total interior livable area: 1,102 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,359 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 98
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10008178000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,452
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$220,500
$209,000 - $232,000
$1,682/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+140.6%$204/sqft |
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| 4/5/2025 | Listing removed | $1,695$2/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,695+6.3%$2/sqft |
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| 10/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/10/2023 | Price change | $1,595-3.3%$1/sqft |
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| 10/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 7/28/2000 | Sold | $93,500+19.9%$85/sqft |
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| 5/1/1997 | Sold | $78,000$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,452 +2% | $188,700 +9.7% |
| 2024 | $3,384 +1.3% | $172,000 |
| 2023 | $3,340 +0.8% | $172,000 +21.4% |
| 2022 | $3,314 +5.5% | $141,700 |
| 2021 | $3,142 -3.7% | $141,700 +12.5% |
| 2020 | $3,264 +5.2% | $125,900 |
| 2019 | $3,102 +1% | $125,900 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $3,070 | $115,400 |
| 2017 | $3,070 +9.6% | $115,400 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $2,802 | $106,300 |
| 2015 | $2,802 +8.1% | $106,300 +5% |
| 2014 | $2,592 | $101,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $101,200 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $101,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $101,700 -5.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $107,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $107,600 +6.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $101,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $101,100 -2.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $103,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $103,500 +9.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $94,590 +3.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $91,290 |
| 2001 | -- | $91,290 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Merle Hay
- 2006 50th St
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