Unique opportunity to own a home in the city South of Grand with Greenwood & Water Works Parks in your backyard. Owners have maintained walking & mountain bike trails from their backyard that will connect you with the Bill Riley bike trail. The home sits on a .5 acre lot that backs to the trees. This neighborhood is a community. The house has been improved with a lot of care and thought for detail. Hardwood floors have been refinished & all the interior rooms have been repainted. French doors have been added to the family room to connect the interior and exterior spaces. The doors allow the home to be flooded with natural light & a full view of the gorgeous backyard. The first floor has a 360 degree floor plan, all the rooms are connected. Full bathroom on the 2nd level has been completely remodeled with fresh finishes. Lower level includes an additional shower ideal for convenience and functionality. Primary bedroom is oversized with a spacious closet. Oversized 4 car tandem garage is a rare find in these historic neighborhoods, room for storage and cars. Landscaping improvements include limestone trim along beds with boxwoods, a new hardscaped patio, deck that transitions to the backyard and extensive tree removal. This home is truly one of a kind—combining the charm and craftsmanship of a historic property with thoughtful upgrades and an unbeatable location. Enjoy the tranquility of city parks right in your backyard, with all the amenities and privacy you could wish for.
Sold for $575,000 on 04/07/25
$575,000
129 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
4beds
1,826sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.53 Acres Lot
$569,200 Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$2,292 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 08, 2025 at 06:26am
Listed by:
Sara Gaskell 515-350-4799,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
Tyler Weyers
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 711300
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,826
- Total interior livable area: 1,826 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09007321001000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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