253 51st St
Des Moines, IA 50312
3 bd 2 ba 1,338 sqft Built 1900 Lot 21,257 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$340,000
Oct 2, 2023
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2024 | Price changed | $365,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Listed | $375,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Sold | $340,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Sold | $339,900 | DesMoines |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Price changed | $349,900 | DesMoines |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Listed | $369,900 | DesMoines |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Sold | $215,000 | Public Record |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Sold | $160,000 | Public Record |
| Nov 12, 2015 | Sold | $160,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 19, 2013 | Listing removed | $149,900 | DesMoines |
| Aug 5, 2013 | Listed | $149,900 | DesMoines |
| Feb 14, 2005 | Sold | $140,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,700 | $108,100 | $323,800 | $5,810 |
| 2023 | $133,700 | $95,600 | $229,300 | $4,432 |
| 2022 | $112,100 | $84,800 | $196,900 | $4,396 |
| 2021 | $112,100 | $84,800 | $196,900 | $4,280 |
| 2020 | $102,200 | $77,900 | $180,100 | $4,440 |
| 2019 | $102,200 | $77,900 | $180,100 | $4,060 |
| 2018 | $91,000 | $68,600 | $159,600 | $4,014 |
| 2017 | $91,000 | $68,600 | $159,600 | $3,572 |
| 2016 | $78,200 | $62,400 | $140,600 | $3,476 |
| 2015 | $78,200 | $62,400 | $140,600 | $3,446 |
| 2014 | $80,200 | $58,200 | $138,400 | $3,544 |
| 2013 | $80,200 | $58,200 | $138,400 | $3,636 |
| 2012 | $89,100 | $57,700 | $146,800 | $3,466 |
| 2011 | $89,100 | $57,700 | $146,800 | $3,276 |
| 2010 | $87,800 | $59,000 | $146,800 | $3,118 |
| 2009 | $87,800 | $59,000 | $146,800 | $3,032 |
| 2008 | $85,700 | $61,400 | $147,100 | $2,802 |
| 2007 | $85,700 | $61,400 | $147,100 | $2,642 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,338 sqft
Lot size
21,257 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
51st St
Coordinates
41.58081, -93.68583
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,007
Gross rental yield
7.08%
Implied cap rate
4.60%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 253 51st St last sell?
253 51st St most recently sold on Oct 2, 2023 for $340,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 253 51st St?
The most recent total assessment for 253 51st St (year 2025) is $323,800 with $5,810 in property tax.
How does 253 51st St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 4.8% below the last sale price of $340,000.
When was 253 51st St built?
253 51st St was built in 1900.
How does 253 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 253 51st St?
253 51st St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,338 sqft, 21,257 sqft lot single_family.
Is 253 51st St a flip candidate?
Yes — 253 51st St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 253 51st St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 253 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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