JOHNSTON SCHOOLS-4BR ranch, 3BA, walk out LL. Propertys back to area with trees. 12X16 patio, 8X14 deck, front porch, 2 car (20X22) att garage w/side door. Quiet area, not on busy street. Recent updates: all new windows except window over kitchen sink, New roof. garage door, new tile floor in kitchen, fireplace & furnace inspected & cleaned, new appliances are kitchen stove, dishwasher, granite counter tops, new kitchen sink, privacy wall added by LL patio between the properties. Home has (2) ¾ and (1) full bath. (4th Bedroom in lower level has bathroom & a finished area for an extra family room). Nice home & most updates are recent. Near everything you need-shopping mall, grocery, schools, entertainment, restaurants, emergency care & more! Nice floor plan-take a look! One of the biggest duplexes in the neighborhood. Very cheap to heat and cool.
For sale by owner
$350,000
4526 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
4beds
1,290sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1980
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$271/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Nice floor planGranite countertopsFront porchNew roofNew kitchen sink
What the owner loves about this home
It s duplex without the hassle. backs to woods with a fully fenced in yard. true walkout basement. dry as a bone. New roof this year.
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Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 664-8868
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,290 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street, On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood, Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10012844657003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $271/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $192,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,508
- Date on market: 2/24/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,950/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+40%$271/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2020 | Listing removed | $250,000$194/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $250,000+62.3%$194/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2016 | Sold | $154,000-3.6%$119/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #517427 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2016 | Listed for sale | $159,800+75.6%$124/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #517427 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/1997 | Sold | $91,000$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,508 +28.3% | $192,100 |
| 2023 | $2,734 -29.9% | $192,100 +15.2% |
| 2022 | $3,898 +5.6% | $166,800 |
| 2021 | $3,690 +2% | $166,800 +10.5% |
| 2020 | $3,618 -2.4% | $151,000 |
| 2019 | $3,706 +1.1% | $151,000 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $3,664 | $147,200 |
| 2017 | $3,664 +13.4% | $147,200 +19.7% |
| 2016 | $3,230 | $123,000 |
| 2015 | $3,230 +5.1% | $123,000 +3% |
| 2014 | $3,072 | $119,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $119,400 -1% |
| 2012 | -- | $120,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $120,600 -8.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $132,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $132,300 -7.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $143,200 -9.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $158,700 +20% |
| 2006 | -- | $132,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $132,300 +11.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $118,930 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $112,190 |
| 2001 | -- | $112,190 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,153/mo
Principal & interest
$1713
Property taxes
$440
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Meredith
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lawson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Johnston Middle SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10Johnston Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 4.5 mi
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