Welcome to Franklin West Condos, where affordable homeownership meets a fantastic location just steps from the Franklin Library and surrounded by parks, shopping, and everyday conveniences. This spacious 2-bed, 1.5 bath condo offers an easy-living layout with a private covered deck and a detached 1-car garage, a rare advantage at this price point. All appliances stay, making this home truly move-in ready. HOA dues cover trash, heating, water, and building maintenance; you only cover the electric, averaging about $40/month. A wonderful opportunity to own for less than rent in a well-kept, highly convenient community. Schedule your showing soon!
For sale
Price cut: $4.5K (2/28)
$113,000
1900 50th St APT 22, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
856sqft
Est.:
Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment
Built in 1971
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$295/mo HOA
What's special
Private covered deckEasy-living layoutAll appliances stay
- 63 days |
- 1,510 |
- 37 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 18, 2026 at 03:10pm
Listed by:
Linda Sabic (515)664-3603,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 732936
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 856
- Total interior livable area: 856 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Details
- Parcel number: 10005040500022
- Zoning: NX2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Cable TV, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash, Utilities
- HOA fee: $295 monthly
- HOA name: Hudson Property Management
- Second HOA name: Matt Hudson
- Second HOA phone: 515-650-2350
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $132/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $86,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,852
- Date on market: 1/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 64 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Price change | $113,000-3.8%$132/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #732936 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2026 | Price change | $117,500-2.1%$137/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732936 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $120,000+30.4%$140/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732936 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2021 | Sold | $92,000-1.1%$107/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #634135 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2021 | Pending sale | $93,000+26.5%$109/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #634135 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2018 | Sold | $73,500+72.9%$86/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2014 | Sold | $42,500$50/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #437572 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2014 | Price change | $42,500-14.8%$50/sqft |
Source: Realty Xperts LLC #437572 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2014 | Listed for sale | $49,900-33.5%$58/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #435577 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2010 | Listing removed | $75,000$88/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Opportunities, Inc. #371560 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2010 | Listed for sale | $75,000+2.7%$88/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Opportunities, Inc. #371560 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2004 | Sold | $73,000+8.1%$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2001 | Sold | $67,500$79/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,692 -7% | $86,000 |
| 2023 | $1,820 +17.7% | $86,000 +11.4% |
| 2022 | $1,546 -3.5% | $77,200 +16.8% |
| 2021 | $1,602 -3.7% | $66,100 +3% |
| 2020 | $1,664 -1.5% | $64,200 |
| 2019 | $1,690 +1% | $64,200 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $1,674 | $62,900 |
| 2017 | $1,674 +1% | $62,900 |
| 2016 | $1,658 | $62,900 |
| 2015 | $1,658 +17.8% | $62,900 -1.6% |
| 2014 | $1,408 | $63,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $63,900 -7% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $68,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $68,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $68,700 +4.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $66,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $66,000 +9% |
| 2003 | -- | $60,560 +20% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,470 |
| 2001 | -- | $50,470 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,020/mo
Principal & interest
$583
HOA Fees
$295
Property taxes
$142
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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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