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  • $318,000

    495 S 51st St Unit 42, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    3beds
    1,986sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1999
    3,588 Square Feet Lot
    $318,000 Zestimate®
    $160/sqft
    $2,146 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $318,000

    $302,000 - $334,000

    $2,146/mo

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    What's special

    This beautiful south facing unit is filled with lots of light filtered by new solar shades. Direct vent fireplace with a fan will warm you up fast in cold weather. Tile in the foyer, kitchen, hall & master bathrooms. Hardwood in open living, dining area and bedrooms added in 2017. Granite countertops kitchen & main floor bathrooms 2017. Large family room & bedroom with daylight windows in the basement is carpeted with vinyl plank in bathroom. Large storage room with some shelves remaining. Water softener. New furnace & AC in May. New dishwasher in February. New water heater Sept 2021. New garage door opener & storm door to the deck in 2017. Two car oversized attached garage provides ample storage. HOA installed a new roof in 2010 & paid for all dryer vents to be cleaned in May. The HOA will be power washing & staining all decks. We have a beautiful view of the pond & fountain from the deck with evening shade from large trees. HOA provides all exterior maintenance including snow removal. All kitchen stainless steel appliances stay plus washer & dryer (not SS) on main floor. All window blinds included. Seller reserves the draperies and rods.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 3,588 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 32000779165042

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1999

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $190 monthly
    Location
    • Region: West Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $160/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $319,700
    • Annual tax amount: $4,560

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/12/2022Sold$310,000+98.1%$156/sqft
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    11/25/2003Sold$156,500+10.6%$79/sqft
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    11/2/1999Sold$141,500$71/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,560 +2.2%$319,700 +13.5%
    2024$4,464 +8.7%$281,700
    2023$4,106 +1.2%$281,700 +27.2%
    2022$4,056 +5.5%$221,500
    2021$3,844 +1.6%$221,500 +10.6%
    2020$3,782 +6.5%$200,300
    2019$3,550 -0.1%$200,300 +10.2%
    2018$3,554 $181,800
    2017$3,554 +8%$181,800 +8.3%
    2016$3,290 $167,800
    2015$3,290 +2%$167,800 -0.1%
    2014$3,224 $167,900
    2013-- $167,900
    2012-- $167,900
    2011-- $167,900 -3.5%
    2010-- $173,900
    2009-- $173,900
    2008-- $173,900
    2007-- $173,900 +4.4%
    2006-- $166,500 +2.5%
    2005-- $162,500 +6.1%
    2003-- $153,100 +5%
    2002-- $145,810
    2001-- $145,810
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    Neighborhood: 50265

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