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1205 S 51st St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

$314,900

Home List Price

$3,739*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,326 SqFt
$237/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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1205 S 51st St, West Des Moines$314,900

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached Garage2 spaces
Year Built1997
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceGas, Vented
MLS #687175
Lot Size0.23 Acres
StatusActive

About 1205 S 51st St

Prime location in West Des Moines. Close to interstate and shopping. Home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the 2nd level. First floor has open plan with living room and a fireplace. Basement is partially finished with a radon mitigation system in place. Home has a large deck, fenced yard and a shed. Call today to schedule a showing!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,326 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
  • Office Phone: (515) 453-5641
  • Listing Agent: Mohamed Ali

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: Gas, Vented

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.23 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Valley High School, Public District Grades 10-12
  • Stilwell Junior High School, Public District Grades 7-8
  • Jordan Creek Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-6

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: East on Mills Civic, right on S 50th Street, right on Park Circle, 2nd left on S 51th St. Home on the right side.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $314,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $237/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,976
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in West Des Moines, IA.

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West Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$312.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$197

Avg. Days On Market

49

# of Sold Homes

73

1205 S 51st St vs West Des Moines

112 DAYS ON ROCKET

+63 Days

$314,900

+$2.7K More

$237/SqFt

+$40 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $2.7K more than the Median Sold Price and $40/SqFt more than other homes in West Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #687175

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
  • Office Phone: (515) 453-5641
  • Listing Agent: Mohamed Ali

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 01, 2021Home Sold
$260,000
Aug 21, 2017Home Sold
$223,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$3,976$212,600
2020$3,976$201,300
2019$3,912$201,300
2018$3,912$190,500
2017$3,660$190,500

History based on county public records data.

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$1,639

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Recommended Financing

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Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$1,011

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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5
/10

  • Jordan Creek Elementary School

  • 4105 Fuller Rd

  • 0.86 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Stilwell Junior High School

  • 1601 Vine St

  • 3.01 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-8

High School

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6
/10

  • Valley High School

  • 3650 Woodland Ave

  • 2.59 miles

  • Public District Grades 10-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $107,143. The majority of West Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in married, with kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1205 S 51st St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1205 S 51st St property is $314,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 1205 S 51st St is a house located in West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1205 S 51st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1205 S 51st St are:
Jordan Creek Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Stilwell Junior High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Valley High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $3,976 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on July 1, 2021 for $260,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1205 S 51st St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1205 S 51st St is 1,326 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1205 S 51st St is 1997.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›West Des Moines›50265›1205 S 51st St

This home is located at 1205 S 51st St in West Des Moines, IA and zip code 50265. This 1,326 square foot home, which was built in 1997, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 03, 2024 and is currently priced at $314,900.

Over 18 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in West Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 43 listings were sold below the listed price and 12 listings were sold for the listed price. In March 2024 in West Des Moines, IA there were 5.8% more homes for sale than in February 2024. In March 2024 median list price was $312,130 and the average listing age was 49 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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