This freshly updated ranch style home is nestled among mature trees and a large yard. You'll love the location with easy access to the Merle Hay Mall area and all its amenities. Small pets are welcome with approval. 18 month lease option is preferred with a $1,375 deposit. Home is ready for quick occupancy.
The address is 3830 51st St. Des Moines, IA 50310.
Sold for $140,000
$140,000
3830 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
702sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$161,000 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$1,359 Estimated rent
Home value
$161,000
$151,000 - $171,000
$1,359/mo
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Nestled among mature treesLarge yard
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 702 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 10000809000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,375
- Application fee: $50
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $136,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,206
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Date available: 07/01/2026
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Listing removed | $1,375$2/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,375$2/sqft |
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| 8/20/2024 | Sold | $140,000+55.6%$199/sqft |
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| 7/17/2017 | Sold | $90,000+0.1%$128/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #540460 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2017 | Listed for sale | $89,900+17.1%$128/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #540460 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2014 | Sold | $76,781+2.5%$109/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #421606 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2014 | Price change | $74,900-2.7%$107/sqft |
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| 10/17/2013 | Price change | $77,000-4.9%$110/sqft |
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| 9/27/2013 | Price change | $81,000-4.7%$115/sqft |
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| 8/13/2013 | Price change | $85,000-5.6%$121/sqft |
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| 7/18/2013 | Listed for sale | $90,000+176.9%$128/sqft |
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| 4/5/2013 | Sold | $32,500+10.2%$46/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #410375 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2003 | Sold | $29,500$42/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,206 +2.3% | $136,900 +14% |
| 2024 | $2,156 -3.5% | $120,100 |
| 2023 | $2,234 +0.8% | $120,100 +15.8% |
| 2022 | $2,216 +0.1% | $103,700 |
| 2021 | $2,214 -3.5% | $103,700 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $2,294 +8.7% | $97,300 |
| 2019 | $2,110 +1.3% | $97,300 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $2,082 | $87,000 |
| 2017 | $2,082 +13.3% | $87,000 +10.8% |
| 2016 | $1,838 | $78,500 |
| 2015 | $1,838 +2.3% | $78,500 +9.9% |
| 2014 | $1,796 | $71,400 +1.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $70,100 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $70,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $70,500 -12.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $80,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $80,500 +7.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $74,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $74,900 +18.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $63,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $63,200 +10.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,190 +8.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $52,790 |
| 2001 | -- | $52,790 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
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- 2/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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