#718756, Murphy Boley, Listing office: RE/MAX Concepts
225 NW 50th Pl Des Moines, IA 50313
Property details
About 225 NW 50th Pl
This charming, move-in-ready ranch home features numerous recent updates! Conveniently located in Saylor Township, it sits on nearly half an acre. The home includes two spacious bedrooms, a large living room, and plenty of kitchen counter space. Recent improvements include a remodeled bathroom, increased storage space, a newer furnace and water heater, and a new septic system installed in October 2024. Additionally, a new electrical panel has just been installed. Outside, there is ample room for play, gardening, or even keeping chickens! The property boasts a large garage and a spacious driveway, providing plenty of parking and storage for your vehicles, RVs, boats, and other recreational equipment. With its excellent location and proximity to Saydel Schools, this home is a must-see. Schedule your showing today!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Fence, Patio
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $220,000
- Price/SqFt: $215
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,732
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From I35 turn north on 2nd Ave, Turn West onto NW 50th Pl, property is on the North side
- Year Built: 1959
- Living Area: 1,022 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.4292 Acres
- MLS Number: 718374
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (515) 249-3668
- Listing Agent: Bendi Selvage
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $161,800 | $1,732 |
2021 | $125,200 | $1,732 |
2020 | $112,400 | $1,732 |
2019 | $112,400 | $1,640 |
2018 | $105,000 | $1,640 |
2017 | $105,000 | $1,590 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Cornell Elementary
Public District PK-4
0.9 mi
•5817 NE 3rd St
3
Oak Park Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•3928 6th Ave
4
Madison Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•806 Hoffman Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $76,375. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 225 NW 50th Pl
The listing price of 225 NW 50th Pl property is $220,000.
The property 225 NW 50th Pl is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.
Active Listing: 225 NW 50th Pl is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 225 NW 50th Pl are: Cornell Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Oak Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Madison Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Woodside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,732 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 225 NW 50th Pl has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 225 NW 50th Pl is 1,022 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 225 NW 50th Pl is 1959.
This home is located at 225 NW 50th Pl in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50313. This 1,022 square foot home, which was built in 1959, sits on a 0.43 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $220,000.
While more than 61 listings in Des Moines, IA in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 69 listings sold at asking price, and more than 143 were sold below. In May 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 0.9% more homes for sale than in April. Listings spent 42 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $215,247 during the same period.