This nicely updated ranch style home offers 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom on the main level. Nice sized kitchen with brand new white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Lower level is fully finished with a good sized family room that could be perfect for entertaining. Lots of updating done for you. 1 car detached garage. Great sized yard. Close to schools, shopping, interstates and restaurants.
Sold for $175,000 on 12/09/25
$175,000
3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
8,407.08 Square Feet Lot
$175,500 Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$1,165 Estimated rent
Home value
$175,500
$167,000 - $184,000
$1,165/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 09, 2025 at 11:39am
Listed by:
Zineta Imamovic (515)556-6854,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Ryan Rohlf
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724031
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 660
- Total interior livable area: 660 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,407 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10000796000000
- Zoning: N3A
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: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Sold | $175,000-2.7%$265/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724031 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2025 | Pending sale | $179,900$273/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724031 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $179,900-2.7%$273/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724031 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Price change | $184,900-2.6%$280/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724031 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2025 | Price change | $189,900-2.6%$288/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,698 -3.7% | $137,100 |
| 2023 | $2,802 +0.8% | $137,100 +15.3% |
| 2022 | $2,780 +0.1% | $118,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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