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Sold for $240,000
  • $240,000

    495 S 51st St Unit 2, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    2beds
    1,207sqft
    Townhouse, Condominium
    Built in 1999
    3,049 Square Feet Lot
    $238,900 Zestimate®
    $199/sqft
    $1,604 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $238,900

    $227,000 - $251,000

    $1,604/mo

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    What's special

    Fantastic Ranch Townhome in The Heart of West Des Moines! End unit with open floor plan. Inviting family room with stone fireplace, updated stylish kitchen with newer flooring, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, glass door to pantry, & breakfast bar. Spacious Primary bedroom with walk-in closet & en suite 3/4th bath. Another bedroom with walk-in closet, a full bath off the hallway, and laundry room. Oversized two car attached garage (24' x 24') offers tons of extra storage. Prime location, close to Hy-Vee, restaurants, & other amenities. Up to 2 pets allowed with 40 lb weight limit and association takes care of the snow removal and lawn care.

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    Listed by:

    Marc Lee (515)988-2568,

    RE/MAX Precision,

    Jill Carroll 515-330-8931,

    RE/MAX Precision

    Bought with:

    Bryan Claude

    WB Realty Company

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 695747MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Dining Area, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,207
    • Total interior livable area: 1,207 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 3,049 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 32000779165002
    • Zoning: PUDHD

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Poured, Slab
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1999

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
    • HOA fee: $260 monthly
    • HOA name: Carriage Homes
    • Second HOA name: PMI of Central Iowa
    • Second HOA phone: 515-303-1027
    Location
    • Region: West Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $199/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $218,500
    • Annual tax amount: $3,067
    • Date on market: 5/22/2024
    • Cumulative days on market: 23 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/16/2024Sold$240,000-4%$199/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #695747 Report a problem
    6/14/2024Pending sale$249,900$207/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #695747 Report a problem
    6/3/2024Price change$249,900-3.8%$207/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #695747 Report a problem
    5/22/2024Listed for sale$259,900+57.5%$215/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #695747 Report a problem
    7/5/2019Sold$165,000+59.4%$137/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #579473 Report a problem
    6/1/1999Sold$103,500$86/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,758 -1.6%$218,500 +12.5%
    2024$2,802 -2.7%$194,300
    2023$2,880 +1.3%$194,300 +23%
    2022$2,844 +5.5%$158,000
    2021$2,696 +1.7%$158,000 +10.5%
    2020$2,650 +6.5%$143,000
    2019$2,488 -0.1%$143,000 +10%
    2018$2,490 $130,000
    2017$2,490 +8%$130,000 +8.2%
    2016$2,306 $120,200
    2015$2,306 +1.5%$120,200 -0.6%
    2014$2,272 $120,900
    2013-- $120,900 +0.1%
    2012-- $120,800
    2011-- $120,800 -2.6%
    2010-- $124,000
    2009-- $124,000
    2008-- $124,000
    2007-- $124,000 +4.4%
    2006-- $118,800
    2005-- $118,800 +6.2%
    2003-- $111,910 +5%
    2002-- $106,580
    2001-- $106,580
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50265

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    • District: West Des Moines

    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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