Tenants pay all utilities and are responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Rental certificates are up to date. The three bedroom, 1.5 bath is rented for $1,150. This unit had new floor coverings, fresh paint, etc. at beginning of 2017. The unit has a semi-finished basement. There is a one-car detached garage for this unit. Master bedroom has a walk-in closet.
The two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom side is currently being turned over and updated. It was rented for $885 when in poor condition, targeting $950 after light remodel, similar to what was done on three-bedroom side. This unit has an unfinished basement and also has a detached 1 car garage. Master bedroom has a walk-in closet.
New city water service shutoff valve. Common entrance has fresh paint and floor covering. Each side has a small patio in back with nice shared backyard. Updated vinyl exterior on duplex and garages.
Property has a Des Moines address but is in the Johnston school district, a major plus for finding and retaining tenants.
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Sold for $305,000
$305,000
4505 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
5beds
2,260sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1980
-- sqft lot
$339,000 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$1,449 Estimated rent
Home value
$339,000
$319,000 - $363,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Electric, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street, On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 9,844 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10012844549000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Materials
- wood frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $305,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,370
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Sold | $305,000+45.2%$135/sqft |
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| 12/26/2017 | Sold | $210,000+14.8%$93/sqft |
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| 12/9/2016 | Sold | $183,000-1.1%$81/sqft |
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| 8/19/2016 | Listed for sale | $185,000+9.1%$82/sqft |
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| 12/6/2005 | Sold | $169,500$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,370 +4.7% | $305,200 +14.9% |
| 2024 | $5,128 +2.3% | $265,600 |
| 2023 | $5,014 -9.3% | $265,600 +18.6% |
| 2022 | $5,528 +0.5% | $223,900 |
| 2021 | $5,501 +5.1% | $223,900 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $5,236 +9.5% | $205,700 |
| 2019 | $4,780 -0.8% | $205,700 +13% |
| 2018 | $4,820 | $182,100 |
| 2017 | $4,820 +8.7% | $182,100 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $4,436 | $168,900 |
| 2015 | $4,436 -1.2% | $168,900 -3.3% |
| 2014 | $4,492 | $174,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $174,600 -1.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $176,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $176,500 -1.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $178,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $178,900 +4.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $170,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $170,900 +13.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $150,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $150,300 +21.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $123,780 +8.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $114,150 |
| 2001 | -- | $114,150 |
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Neighborhood: Meredith
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Meredith
- 4505 51st St