Affordable and Adorable! This cozy and cute bungalow has all the 1950’s character. Step inside to this well cared for home. All appliances are included in the kitchen with white cabinetry accented by soft paint color. The living room offers two windows for natural light and views of the mature neighborhood. Two bedrooms are near the updated bathroom. There is potential for additional future finish in the lower level. Here you will find a large rec room, laundry area with washer & dryer and ¾ bathroom. Check out the huge backyard. Enjoy this from the screened in patio that is attached to the one car garage. Plenty of storage in the lower level or in the shed attached to the back of the garage. The HVAC was replaced in 2020! The roof was replaced in 2018 and includes a transferable warranty. Want more improvements? This home is in the Neighborhood Finance Corporation that offers up to $10,000 forgivable grant for certain home improvements to approved buyers. This location is near schools, shopping and TWO parks, Riley Park and Towers Park and an easy access to I-35/80. Make this your next Home Sweet Home!
Sold for $179,500
$179,500
2511 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
10,193.04 Square Feet Lot
$179,300 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$1,243 Estimated rent
Home value
$179,300
$169,000 - $192,000
$1,243/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 16, 2024 at 09:02am
Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Bought with:
Emily Nguyen
Epique Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 704948
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Fence, Fire Pit, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 10,193 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 204
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10004023000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2024 | Sold | $179,500$249/sqft |
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| 11/7/2024 | Pending sale | $179,500$249/sqft |
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| 10/28/2024 | Price change | $179,500-8.2%$249/sqft |
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| 9/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $195,500+89.8%$272/sqft |
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| 8/17/2015 | Sold | $103,000-3.7%$143/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,908 -1.4% | $158,300 |
| 2023 | $2,948 +0.8% | $158,300 +18.1% |
| 2022 | $2,924 -1.9% | $134,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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.
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