$2,969 Closing Credit¹
#714085, Ted Weaver, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts
$210,000 List price
3845 51st St Des Moines, IA 50310
$2,494
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,344 sqft
0.2 acres
$156 / sqft
House
Property details
About 3845 51st St
This unique 4-bedroom home is a must-see in person! The open floor plan features a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings and a wall-to-wall brick fireplace, flowing into a dining area and an attached kitchen with newer cabinets, tile flooring, and included appliances. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and a full bath. The fourth bedroom is separated from the others for privacy, but could also be used as an office or den. There's also a generous basement for storage. Bonus: a huge 24x42 garage with two doors and a workshop.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingElectric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,344 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.193 Acres
Year built1948
ParkingDetached, Garage, Three Car Garage
MLS #715280
Garage3 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $210,000
- Price/SqFt: $156
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,614
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From Merle hay Road, turn east on Douglas Avenue. Turn north on 51st. House is on your right.
- Year Built: 1948
- Living Area: 1,344 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.193 Acres
- MLS Number: 715280
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: LPT Realty, LLC
- Office Phone: (515) 971-1890
- Listing Agent: Tara Cox
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 03, 2017 | Home Sold | $142,000 |
| Jul 02, 2007 | Home Sold | $145,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $236,200 | $4,614 |
| 2021 | $199,300 | $4,614 |
| 2020 | $186,800 | $4,614 |
| 2019 | $186,800 | $4,442 |
| 2018 | $168,100 | $4,442 |
| 2017 | $175,700 | $4,084 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Moore Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•3716 50th St
2
Hills Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•2401 56th St
3
Samuelson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•3929 Bel Aire Rd
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 $56,250. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
36%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Horse Races
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Stein Mart
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Buick
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 3845 51st St
The listing price of 3845 51st St property is $210,000.
The property 3845 51st St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.
Active Listing: 3845 51st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 3845 51st St are: Moore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Samuelson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Urbandale Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Urbandale High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,614 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 3, 2017 for $142,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 3845 51st St has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 3845 51st St is 1,344 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 3845 51st St is 1948.
This home is located at 3845 51st St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Meredith neighborhood. This 1,344 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $210,000.
Des Moines, IA housing market in April 2025 saw over 49 listings sold above listed price, more than 58 sold at listed price and over 141 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between March and April 2025 increased by 7.2%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.