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    344 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    5beds
    2,561sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1921
    0.39 Acres Lot
    $915,300 Zestimate®
    $357/sqft
    $2,533 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $915,300

    $870,000 - $961,000

    $2,533/mo

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    What's special

    Industrial style rangeCommercial scale refrigerationUpdated surfacesCustom pantryClean linesNew sidingCovered front porch
    Ready to step into your new Home located South of Grand? The exterior has been complete updated with a covered front porch, new siding, roof, windows, and landscaping. The kitchen anchors the main level with bold elegance and sophistication.  An industrial style range and commercial scale refrigeration ground the space, while clean lines, updated surfaces, and a custom pantry bring balance and function. The guilt you will feel when you plug in your Mr. Coffee Maker to have your first cup of joe in your home. This kitchen deserves more, so start shopping now for your espresso maker. Living areas are layered with natural light, particularly in the newly added primary suite where skylights soften the space and shift with the day. It’s a room that changes with the seasons but remains consistently inviting. You think, “I can’t wear sweatpants and t-shirts to bed, I need new pajamas”.  This home is changing you, for the better. Framed by a living space that can be both communal or private set apart from the main flow, it feels calm, private, and settled. oversized, bold yet not overstated. Your backyard is fully fenced and vastly landscaped it offers both openness and privacy. The deck creates a natural gathering point, while the surrounding landscape allows the space to breathe. “Wow, you think to yourself, they even built me a veranda to watch the first gleams of morning light” Make your move Today.

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    Listed by:

    Rich Montanaro (515)451-4549,

    The American Real Estate Co.

    Bought with:

    Kelli Smith

    RE/MAX Precision

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738119MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,561
    • Total interior livable area: 2,561 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 700

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Storage
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 0.39 Acres
    • Dimensions: 68 x 251
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 09001792000000
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cement Siding, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Rubber,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1921

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Asphalt

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/22/2026Sold$915,000$357/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #738119 Report a problem
    4/29/2026Pending sale$915,000$357/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #738119 Report a problem
    4/9/2026Listed for sale$915,000+30.7%$357/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #738119 Report a problem
    2/2/2022Sold$699,900$273/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #642571 Report a problem
    12/4/2021Pending sale$699,900$273/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #642571 Report a problem
    12/3/2021Listed for sale$699,900+94.4%$273/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #642571 Report a problem
    4/19/2021Sold$360,000-7.7%$141/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #622177 Report a problem
    3/8/2021Pending sale$389,900$152/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #622177 Report a problem
    2/20/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Iowa Realty Report a problem
    2/12/2021Listed for sale$389,900+91.6%$152/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #622177 Report a problem
    8/27/2001Sold$203,500$79/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,886 +5.4%$776,900 +12.8%
    2024$8,428 +10%$688,600 +2.1%
    2023$7,662 +0.8%$674,400 +18.1%
    2022$7,604 +4.5%$571,100 +75.7%
    2021$7,276 -3.7%$325,100 +8.3%
    2020$7,554 +6.4%$300,200
    2019$7,102 +1.1%$300,200 +10%
    2018$7,026 $272,800
    2017$7,026 +9.6%$272,800 +8.3%
    2016$6,408 $251,900
    2015$6,408 +9.9%$251,900 +6.5%
    2014$5,830 $236,600
    2013-- $236,600 -0.5%
    2012-- $237,700
    2011-- $237,700 -0.8%
    2010-- $239,600
    2009-- $239,600 +4.5%
    2008-- $229,300
    2007-- $229,300 +12.2%
    2006-- $204,300
    2005-- $204,300 +13.1%
    2003-- $180,600 +9.4%
    2002-- $165,090
    2001-- $165,090

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    Neighborhood: Westwood

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    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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