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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

    $1,565/mo

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    What's special

    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.

    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

    DateEventPrice
    1/7/2026Sold$216,000+100%$179/sqft
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    10/2/2000Sold$108,000$89/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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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