$225,000

3845 51st St Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,672
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,344 sqft
0.2 acres
$167 / 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

  • 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

DateEventPrice
Mar 03, 2017
Home Sold
$142,000
Jul 02, 2007
Home Sold
$145,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,250. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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 BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • BuickBuick
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 3845 51st St

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 $225,000.

In March 2025 more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 42 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 124 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 6.3% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $215,179 and the average listing age was 47 days.

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

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