$299,000

150 SW 51st St Des Moines, IA 50312

$3,551
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,475 sqft
0.7 acres
$203 / sqft
House

Property details

About 150 SW 51st St

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.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,475 sqft
Lot size0.716 Acres
Year built1952
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #719813
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Log

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $299,000
  • Price/SqFt: $202
  • Directions: Coming off of Grand ave, heading east. Turn right, heading south on 51st st. The house on the west side, 2nd from the last house on 51st and Welker Ave.
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Living Area: 1,475 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.716 Acres
  • MLS Number: 719813
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: ListWithFreedom.com
  • Office Phone: (855) 456-4945
  • Listing Agent: Kurt Clements

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150 SW 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50312 - single story home featuring driveway, a garage, stone siding, and a shingled roof

$299,000

150 SW 51st St

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Nearby schools

3

Hanawalt Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

225 56th St

5

Greenwood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

316 37th St

3

Hubbell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

800 42nd St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $83,056. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

26%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
19%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

36%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • NewsNews
  • RockRock
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About 150 SW 51st St

The listing price of 150 SW 51st St property is $299,000.

The property 150 SW 51st St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.

Sale Pending: 150 SW 51st St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

The nearby schools for 150 SW 51st St are: Hanawalt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Greenwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Stilwell Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

The property at 150 SW 51st St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 150 SW 51st St is 1,475 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 150 SW 51st St is 1952.

This home is located at 150 SW 51st St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Westwood neighborhood. This 1,475 square foot home, which was built in 1952, sits on a 0.72 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $299,000.

Over 61 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 143 listings were sold below the listed price and 69 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.9% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 42 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $215,247 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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