$299,000

150 SW 51st St Des Moines, IA 50312

Westwood Neighborhood

Estimated payment $2,222/month

Total Views 554
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,475 Sq Ft
$203 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ranch Style House
  • Tile Flooring
  • Gas Log Fireplace

About This Home

Discover your next big opportunity at 150 51st Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50312! This charming fixer-upper in a top-notch location offers incredible potential for hands-on homeowners or savvy investors. Boasting a newer roof and HVAC, this home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and nearly 1,500 sq ft of space to reimagine. Original hardwood floors peek through worn areas, promising a stunning restoration, while the spacious layout includes a large kitchen and cozy living areas awaiting your personal touch. The exterior offers a generous lot, nearly 3/4 of an acre with endless possibilities for your project--did someone say addition?! Sold as-is, this diamond in the rough is an ideal canvas for a DIY enthusiast to create their dream home or a flipper to maximize ROI with strategic renovations. Don’t miss out.

Last Listed By

Kurt Clements

ListWithFreedom.com Listed on: 06/09/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,602

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x312

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,475 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09001304000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,602

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 202.71
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1475
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 750
  • Included Items: Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1475
  • Total Sq Ft: 1475

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.7160
  • Lot S F: 31200
  • Lot Size: 100X312
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09001304000000
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 6602.00
  • Net Taxes: 6602.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,602 $335,600 $111,200 $224,400
2023 $6,750 $335,600 $111,200 $224,400
2022 $6,698 $286,400 $98,500 $187,900
2021 $6,600 $286,400 $98,500 $187,900
2020 $6,858 $264,500 $90,600 $173,900
2019 $6,436 $264,500 $90,600 $173,900
2018 $6,372 $239,500 $79,800 $159,700
2017 $5,972 $239,500 $79,800 $159,700
2016 $5,818 $220,800 $72,500 $148,300
2015 $5,818 $220,800 $72,500 $148,300
2014 $5,268 $205,700 $66,600 $139,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $299,000 -- $203 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $171,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $20,000 New Conventional
Closed $118,000 New Conventional
Closed $130,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 719813

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-01304000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50312 Westwood

150 SW 51st St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 150 SW 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50312 and is currently priced at $299,000, approximately $202 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 150 SW 51st St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Hanawalt Elementary School, Merrill Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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