2818 51st St
Des Moines, IA 50310
3 bd 2 ba 1,474 sqft Built 1926 Lot 12,763 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$229,000
Jun 27, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2022 | Sold | $229,000 | MLS #652303 |
| May 19, 2022 | Listed | $229,000 | MLS #652303 |
| Apr 7, 2017 | Sold | $166,000 | MLS #530840 |
| Jan 13, 2017 | Listed | $169,900 | MLS #530840 |
| Oct 12, 2016 | Listing removed | $139,900 | DesMoines |
| Sep 27, 2016 | Price changed | $139,900 | MLS #523917 |
| Sep 12, 2016 | Price changed | $144,900 | MLS #523917 |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Price changed | $149,900 | MLS #523917 |
| Aug 17, 2016 | Listed | $154,900 | MLS #523917 |
| Jan 2, 2015 | Listing removed | $135,000 | DesMoines |
| Jul 22, 2014 | Listed | $135,000 | MLS #439649 |
| Nov 18, 2011 | Sold | $112,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Sold | $92,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,000 | $55,500 | $244,500 | $4,304 |
| 2023 | $165,900 | $48,500 | $214,400 | $4,160 |
| 2022 | $134,400 | $42,100 | $176,500 | $3,918 |
| 2021 | $134,400 | $42,100 | $176,500 | $3,948 |
| 2020 | $126,800 | $40,000 | $166,800 | $4,096 |
| 2019 | $126,800 | $40,000 | $166,800 | $3,746 |
| 2018 | $112,900 | $35,000 | $147,900 | $3,702 |
| 2017 | $112,900 | $35,000 | $147,900 | $3,226 |
| 2016 | $88,400 | $30,900 | $119,300 | $3,144 |
| 2015 | $88,400 | $30,900 | $119,300 | $2,882 |
| 2014 | $81,000 | $27,500 | $108,500 | $2,702 |
| 2013 | $81,000 | $27,500 | $108,500 | $2,400 |
| 2012 | $81,600 | $27,500 | $109,100 | $2,406 |
| 2011 | $81,600 | $27,500 | $109,100 | $2,256 |
| 2010 | $83,600 | $30,500 | $114,100 | $2,166 |
| 2009 | $82,300 | $30,500 | $112,800 | $2,270 |
| 2008 | $82,300 | $30,500 | $112,800 | $2,270 |
| 2007 | $82,300 | $30,500 | $112,800 | $2,292 |
Property facts
Year built
1926
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,474 sqft
Lot size
12,763 sqft
ZIP code
50310
City
Des Moines
Street
51st St
Coordinates
41.62063, -93.68977
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,211
Gross rental yield
11.59%
Implied cap rate
7.53%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2818 51st St last sell?
2818 51st St most recently sold on Jun 27, 2022 for $229,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 2818 51st St?
The most recent total assessment for 2818 51st St (year 2025) is $244,500 with $4,304 in property tax.
How does 2818 51st St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.8% above the last sale price of $229,000.
When was 2818 51st St built?
2818 51st St was built in 1926.
How does 2818 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 2818 51st St?
2818 51st St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,474 sqft, 12,763 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2818 51st St a flip candidate?
No — 2818 51st St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 2818 51st St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 2818 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
-4.7%
Implied 1-yr
-18.6%
2026 Q3
$173.4K
2026 Q4
$173.4K
ZIP 50310 — Median Price History + Forecast
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