Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom home in an established Des Moines location! Recent updates include new carpet, interior paint, and a new deck. Conveniently located, it’s just a short drive to shopping, dining, schools and parks. Walk to Franklin Library or Tower Park and enjoy the trails and bike routes nearby. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch or relax in the fenced back yard on the new deck. Plenty of storage in the lower level and the detached garage. This home is ready for its new owners. Don’t wait, schedule a tour today!
For sale
$219,000
2111 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
960sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
7,274.52 Square Feet Lot
$212,900 Zestimate®
$228/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Plenty of storageNew carpetInterior paintFront porchNew deck
- 126 days |
- 690 |
- 25 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 15, 2026 at 10:00pm
Listed by:
Mike Hamilton 515-453-5408,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 730348
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,274.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 54 x 135
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10008930000000
- Zoning: N3b
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- 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: $228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,840
- Date on market: 11/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 126 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$212,900
$202,000 - $224,000
$1,527/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,000+256.1%$228/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #730348 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2002 | Sold | $61,500$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,758 +0.9% | $201,500 |
| 2023 | $3,726 +0.8% | $201,500 +20.7% |
| 2022 | $3,696 +6.3% | $167,000 |
| 2021 | $3,476 -3.6% | $167,000 +12.9% |
| 2020 | $3,606 +20.1% | $147,900 |
| 2019 | $3,002 +1.2% | $147,900 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $2,966 | $135,900 |
| 2017 | $2,966 +2% | $135,900 +9% |
| 2016 | $2,908 | $124,700 |
| 2015 | $2,908 +21% | $124,700 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $2,404 | $119,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $119,000 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $119,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $119,500 -5.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $126,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $126,500 +10.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $114,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $114,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $114,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $114,200 +9.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $104,310 +3% |
| 2002 | -- | $101,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $101,300 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,405/mo
Principal & interest
$1129
Property taxes
$276
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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: 1.5 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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