Centrally located two-bedroom, one-bath home with new flooring throughout and great natural light. The bright kitchen opens to the living area for easy everyday living. Enjoy the convenience of a large two-car garage and a nice backyard. Great central location — an easy home to move right into and make your own!
For sale
Price cut: $9.5K (12/29)
$185,000
2223 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
732sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
8,015.04 Square Feet Lot
$178,100 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large two-car garageBright kitchenGreat natural lightNice backyard
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 16, 2026 at 09:21am
Listed by:
Kathryn Driscoll 515-453-6862,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 728427
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 732
- Total interior livable area: 732 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,015.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 58 x 135
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10008923000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,534
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 122 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$178,100
$169,000 - $187,000
$1,261/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Price change | $185,000-4.9%$253/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Price change | $194,500-2.3%$266/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,000$272/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Pending sale | $199,000$272/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,000+237.3%$272/sqft |
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| 12/17/2015 | Sold | $59,000+3.7%$81/sqft |
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| 1/18/1994 | Sold | $56,900$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,462 +1.2% | $176,000 |
| 2023 | $3,420 +0.8% | $176,000 +21.3% |
| 2022 | $3,394 +5.4% | $145,100 |
| 2021 | $3,220 -3.7% | $145,100 +12.5% |
| 2020 | $3,344 +6.2% | $129,000 |
| 2019 | $3,150 +1% | $129,000 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $3,118 | $117,200 |
| 2017 | $3,118 +24% | $117,200 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $2,514 | $108,000 +3.7% |
| 2015 | $2,514 +8.6% | $104,100 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $2,314 | $99,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $99,300 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $99,900 -3.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $103,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $103,900 +6.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $97,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $97,600 +6.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $92,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $92,000 +9.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $83,980 +2.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,020 |
| 2001 | -- | $82,020 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,187/mo
Principal & interest
$954
Property taxes
$233
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.











