Welcome to 521 51st Street nestled on a quiet street in the heart of West Des Moines. This spacious property offers three bedrooms and three baths and plenty of space for entertaining or just living with a new roof, new carpet and updated heating and cooling!
Step inside to find a warm and inviting layout. The finished basement adds valuable living space?perfect for a home theater, playroom, or gym. The main level features multiple living spaces including a dining area, ideal for everyday living and hosting gatherings.
Outside, enjoy the spacious deck and backyard with room to relax or garden. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and top-rated schools this might just be the home for you!
New carpet just installed! Don't miss the opportunity to make this wonderful West Des Moines home your own!
Sold for $339,000
$339,000
521 51st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
2,074sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
0.33 Acres Lot
$339,100 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$2,648 Estimated rent
Home value
$339,100
$322,000 - $356,000
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Multiple living spacesThree bathsWarm and inviting layoutThree bedroomsSpacious deck
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Listed by:
James Hibbs (515)218-5757,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Ethan Freeman
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 730318
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,074
- Total interior livable area: 2,074 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 354
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 32002826638000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $363,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,134
- Date on market: 11/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 270 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2026 | Sold | $339,000-4.5%$163/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #730318 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Pending sale | $354,900$171/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730318 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $354,900$171/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730318 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2026 | Pending sale | $354,900$171/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730318 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $354,900+1.4%$171/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730318 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Listing removed | $349,900$169/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718758 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $349,900-2.8%$169/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718758 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2025 | Price change | $359,999-6.3%$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718758 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Price change | $384,000-1.3%$185/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718758 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $389,000$188/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718758 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,138 +0.1% | $363,000 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $5,134 -3.6% | $341,400 |
| 2023 | $5,326 +1.2% | $341,400 +19.9% |
| 2022 | $5,262 -2.1% | $284,700 |
| 2021 | $5,374 +1.6% | $284,700 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $5,290 +6.4% | $276,600 |
| 2019 | $4,974 -0.1% | $276,600 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $4,980 | $251,300 |
| 2017 | $4,980 +8.9% | $251,300 +9.3% |
| 2016 | $4,574 | $229,900 |
| 2015 | $4,574 +7.3% | $229,900 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $4,262 | $219,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $219,100 +0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $218,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $218,000 -3.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $225,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $225,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $225,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $225,500 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $210,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $210,100 +9.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $191,620 +0.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $191,250 |
| 2001 | -- | $191,250 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Crossroads Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Valley SouthwoodsGrades: 9Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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