4542 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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$216,700
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Kenneth Mwirichia (515)201-6664,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Stephen Munywe 515-770-9271,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Kenneth Mwirichia
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 880
- Total interior livable area: 880 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 832
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10012844653003
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bi-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $199,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,686
- Date on market: 8/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $214,000-2.7%$243/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Pending sale | $219,900$250/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,900+46.6%$250/sqft |
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| 9/7/2016 | Sold | $150,000-2.6%$170/sqft |
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| 6/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $154,000$175/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #520711 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,406 +4.9% | $199,000 +11.4% |
| 2024 | $3,248 -1.3% | $178,700 |
| 2023 | $3,292 -9.3% | $178,700 +14.6% |
| 2022 | $3,628 +6.7% | $155,900 |
| 2021 | $3,400 +2% | $155,900 +11.5% |
| 2020 | $3,334 +1.2% | $139,800 |
| 2019 | $3,296 +1.2% | $139,800 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $3,258 | $131,800 |
| 2017 | $3,258 +8.2% | $131,800 +15% |
| 2016 | $3,010 | $114,600 |
| 2015 | $3,010 +5% | $114,600 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $2,866 | $111,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $111,400 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $111,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $111,200 -8.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $121,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $121,300 -2.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $124,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $124,200 +10.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $112,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $112,000 +13.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $98,490 +7.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $91,990 |
| 2001 | -- | $91,990 |
Neighborhood: Meredith
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lawson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 8/10Johnston Middle SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10Johnston Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Johnston
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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