Sold for $305,000
$305,000
4505 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
5beds
2,260sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1980
-- sqft lot
$340,100 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$1,303 Estimated rent
Home value
$340,100
$316,000 - $367,000
$1,303/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Tenants pay all utilities and are responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Rental certificates are up to date. The three bedroom, 1.5 bath is rented for $1,150. This unit had new floor coverings, fresh paint, etc. at beginning of 2017. The unit has a semi-finished basement. There is a one-car detached garage for this unit. Master bedroom has a walk-in closet.
The two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom side is currently being turned over and updated. It was rented for $885 when in poor condition, targeting $950 after light remodel, similar to what was done on three-bedroom side. This unit has an unfinished basement and also has a detached 1 car garage. Master bedroom has a walk-in closet.
New city water service shutoff valve. Common entrance has fresh paint and floor covering. Each side has a small patio in back with nice shared backyard. Updated vinyl exterior on duplex and garages.
Property has a Des Moines address but is in the Johnston school district, a major plus for finding and retaining tenants.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Electric, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street, On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 9,844 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 10012844549000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Materials
- wood frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Sold | $305,000+45.2%$135/sqft |
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| 12/26/2017 | Sold | $210,000+14.8%$93/sqft |
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| 12/9/2016 | Sold | $183,000-1.1%$81/sqft |
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| 8/19/2016 | Listed for sale | $185,000+9.1%$82/sqft |
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| 12/6/2005 | Sold | $169,500$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,128 +2.3% | $265,600 |
| 2023 | $5,014 -9.3% | $265,600 +18.6% |
| 2022 | $5,528 +0.5% | $223,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Meredith
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lawson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 7/10Johnston Middle SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10Johnston Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 4.6 mi

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