Easy living townhome located walking distance to Hyvee, gym, restaurants and everything Mills Civic has to offer. Unit is in a mature community which makes for excellent spring and fall walks. The unit is two bedrooms, two baths (one bath is en suite). There is no carpet throughout the house. The master bathroom has walk in/roll in shower. Both bedrooms have walk in closets with ample storage throughout the rest of the house. Laundry is in the house as well. The unit has an oversized attached 2 car garage with a front patio as well as a large side yard. High efficiency HVAC/water heater installed in 2019 to help lower utility costs. The unit is wheelchair accessible (we welcome all abilities to apply though) and is zero entry with accessible height sinks.
Renter responsible for utilities
Absolutely no smoking
Pets allowed:
-Max: 2
-Max weight: 40 lbs
-No breed restrictions
-Pet Deposit: $300
-Pet Rent: $25/pet
-Proof of up to date pet vaccinations required
-Renter will be required to sign pet agreement assuming responsibility for feces clean up, sound control, and injury to other residents and/or their pets caused by renter's pet.
Sold for $216,000
$216,000
495 S 51st St Unit 52, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2beds
1,207sqft
Townhouse
Built in 2000
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$216,400 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$1,565 Estimated rent
Home value
$216,400
$206,000 - $227,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,207 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 32000779165052
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $180 monthly
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $220,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,980
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | Sold | $216,000+100%$179/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2000 | Sold | $108,000$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,980 +2.3% | $220,700 +13.6% |
| 2024 | $2,914 +0.2% | $194,300 |
| 2023 | $2,908 +1.3% | $194,300 +21.8% |
| 2022 | $2,872 +5.4% | $159,500 |
| 2021 | $2,724 +1.7% | $159,500 +10.5% |
| 2020 | $2,678 +7.6% | $144,400 |
| 2019 | $2,488 -0.1% | $144,400 +11.1% |
| 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 +3.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $119,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $119,800 +7.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $111,910 +5% |
| 2002 | -- | $106,580 |
| 2001 | -- | $106,580 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Jordan Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Valley SouthwoodsGrades: 9Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2 mi
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- Iowa
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- 495 S 51st St Unit 52