3940 51st St Des Moines, IA 50310
Merle Hay NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,177/month
Highlights
- Ranch Style House
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Vinyl Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
This nicely updated ranch style home offers 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom on the main level. Nice sized kitchen with brand new white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Lower level is fully finished with a good sized family room that could be perfect for entertaining. Lots of updating done for you. 1 car detached garage. Great sized yard. Close to schools, shopping, interstates and restaurants.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,752
Year Built
- Built in 1949
Lot Details
- 8,400 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60x140
- Property is zoned N3A
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 660 Sq Ft Home
- Vinyl Flooring
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10000796000000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,698 | $155,900 | $47,700 | $108,200 |
| 2024 | $2,698 | $137,100 | $41,500 | $95,600 |
| 2023 | $2,802 | $137,100 | $41,500 | $95,600 |
| 2022 | $2,780 | $118,900 | $36,500 | $82,400 |
| 2021 | $2,778 | $118,900 | $36,500 | $82,400 |
| 2020 | $2,886 | $111,300 | $34,000 | $77,300 |
| 2019 | $2,650 | $111,300 | $34,000 | $77,300 |
| 2018 | $2,624 | $98,600 | $29,800 | $68,800 |
| 2017 | $2,432 | $98,600 | $29,800 | $68,800 |
| 2016 | $2,370 | $89,900 | $26,700 | $63,200 |
| 2015 | $2,370 | $89,900 | $26,700 | $63,200 |
| 2014 | $2,084 | $81,400 | $23,900 | $57,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 11/01/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/08/2025 10/08/25 | Price Changed | $179,900 | -2.7% | $273 / Sq Ft |
| 09/17/2025 09/17/25 | Price Changed | $184,900 | -2.6% | $280 / Sq Ft |
| 09/01/2025 09/01/25 | Price Changed | $189,900 | -2.6% | $288 / Sq Ft |
| 08/12/2025 08/12/25 | For Sale | $195,000 | -- | $295 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $520,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $520,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $67,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $67,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Land Contract | $66,780 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $101,542 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $67,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $600,000 | Construction | |
| Closed | $600,000 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $66,780 | Land Contract Argmt. Of Sale | |
| Previous Owner | $99,000 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $87,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $55,560 | No Value Available |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 724031
APN: 100-00796000000
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