242 51st St
Des Moines, IA 50312
4 bd 3 ba 1,399 sqft Built 1936 Lot 10,000 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,900 | $88,100 | $344,000 | $5,978 |
| 2023 | $230,000 | $78,000 | $308,000 | $6,032 |
| 2022 | $195,700 | $69,100 | $264,800 | $5,984 |
| 2021 | $195,700 | $69,100 | $264,800 | $5,880 |
| 2020 | $180,700 | $63,500 | $244,200 | $6,102 |
| 2019 | $180,700 | $63,500 | $244,200 | $5,286 |
| 2018 | $149,300 | $55,900 | $205,200 | $5,226 |
| 2017 | $149,300 | $55,900 | $205,200 | $4,914 |
| 2016 | $139,400 | $50,800 | $190,200 | $4,782 |
| 2015 | $139,400 | $50,800 | $190,200 | $4,508 |
| 2014 | $131,400 | $47,000 | $178,400 | $4,340 |
| 2013 | $131,400 | $47,000 | $178,400 | $4,214 |
| 2012 | $132,200 | $47,100 | $179,300 | $4,056 |
| 2011 | $132,200 | $47,100 | $179,300 | $4,008 |
| 2010 | $137,400 | $48,500 | $185,900 | $3,808 |
| 2009 | $137,400 | $48,500 | $185,900 | $4,098 |
| 2008 | $154,800 | $51,700 | $206,500 | $3,996 |
| 2007 | $154,800 | $51,700 | $206,500 | $3,492 |
Property facts
Year built
1936
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
1,399 sqft
Lot size
10,000 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
51st St
Coordinates
41.58058, -93.68691
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 242 51st St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 242 51st St.
What is the current tax assessment for 242 51st St?
The most recent total assessment for 242 51st St (year 2025) is $344,000 with $5,978 in property tax.
When was 242 51st St built?
242 51st St was built in 1936.
How does 242 51st St compare to others on 51st St?
We track 8 other properties on 51st St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 51st St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 242 51st St?
242 51st St is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,399 sqft, 10,000 sqft lot single_family.
Is 242 51st St a flip candidate?
No — 242 51st St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 242 51st St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 242 51st St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.2%
2026 Q3
$435.1K
2026 Q4
$431.4K
ZIP 50312 — Median Price History + Forecast
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