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    $252,100

    3900 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

    3beds
    1,242sqft
    Residential
    Built in 1954
    8,407 Square Feet Lot
    $252,100 Zestimate®
    $203/sqft
    $1,864 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $252,100

    $239,000 - $265,000

    $1,864/mo

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    What's special

    Charming 1.5 story with tons of updates and curb appeal! Main level has updated kitchen, hardwood floors, newer windows and 2 good sized bedrooms and full bath. Upstairs you will find a great area for Master suite or studio with 3/4 bath and good space. Lower level has laundry area and great storage and has had water proofing system installed by Basement Stop leak. New roof is being installed before close. Great back yard with patio and fire pit. Move in ready!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile, Shades/Shutters
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,242 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Carport, Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 8,407 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10000805000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1954

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $203/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $253,500
    • Annual tax amount: $4,478

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/31/2023Sold$245,000-2%$197/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #677889 Report a problem
    7/19/2023Pending sale$249,900$201/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #677889 Report a problem
    7/15/2023Listed for sale$249,900$201/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #677889 Report a problem
    7/10/2023Pending sale$249,900$201/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #677889 Report a problem
    7/7/2023Listed for sale$249,900+39.6%$201/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #677889 Report a problem
    7/25/2019Sold$179,000$144/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #585135 Report a problem
    6/25/2019Pending sale$179,000$144/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #585135 Report a problem
    6/19/2019Listed for sale$179,000+43.8%$144/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #585135 Report a problem
    8/2/2006Sold$124,500+40.7%$100/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/13/1998Sold$88,500$71/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,478 +28.5%$253,500 +13.6%
    2024$3,484 -0.9%$223,100 +18.9%
    2023$3,514 +0.8%$187,600 +18.7%
    2022$3,486 +0.2%$158,000
    2021$3,478 -3.6%$158,000 +6.8%
    2020$3,608 +8.5%$148,000
    2019$3,324 +1.2%$148,000 +12%
    2018$3,284 $132,200
    2017$3,284 +12%$132,200 +10.2%
    2016$2,932 $120,000
    2015$2,932 +14.2%$120,000 +9.9%
    2014$2,568 $109,200
    2013-- $109,200 -0.5%
    2012-- $109,800
    2011-- $109,800 -11.3%
    2010-- $123,800
    2009-- $123,800 +7.5%
    2008-- $115,200
    2007-- $115,200 -0.8%
    2006-- $116,100
    2005-- $116,100 +9.8%
    2003-- $105,690 +10.4%
    2002-- $95,750
    2001-- $95,750
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    Neighborhood: Merle Hay

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

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

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