Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath bi-attached split-foyer home, ideally located in the desirableJohnston School District. Situated near Merle Hay Mall with numerous amenities, including eateries, supermarkets, parks, and ease of access to the I-80 interstate. The main level features hardwood flooring in the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The primary bedroom is located on the main floor, while the lower level includes two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a spacious family room with a fireplace. All carpeted bedrooms and the family room enhance the home's comfort and appeal. Step outside to a rear deck overlooking a good-sized backyard with no direct neighbors behind, perfect for outdoor living and entertaining. With no HOA fees, this move-in ready home combines value, privacy, and an excellent location.
For sale
$219,900
4542 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
880sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$216,700 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rear deckHardwood flooringCarpeted bedroomsGood-sized backyard
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 10 hours ago
Listed by:
Kenneth Mwirichia (515)201-6664,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Stephen Munywe 515-770-9271,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724799
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 880
- Total interior livable area: 880 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 832
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10012844653003
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bi-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,686
- Date on market: 8/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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