303 51st St
Des Moines, IA 50312
3 bd 2 ba 2,160 sqft Built 1923 Lot 13,809 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$320,000
May 13, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | Listed | $699,900 | DesMoines |
| May 6, 2025 | Price changed | $750,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Price changed | $778,900 | DesMoines |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Price changed | $798,900 | DesMoines |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Price changed | $799,900 | DesMoines |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Listed | $850,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Price changed | $849,900 | DesMoines |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Listed | $879,900 | DesMoines |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Price changed | $884,900 | DesMoines |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Relisted | $899,900 | DesMoines |
| Jun 30, 2024 | Price changed | $899,900 | DesMoines |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Price changed | $934,000 | DesMoines |
| May 5, 2024 | Price changed | $939,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Price changed | $949,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Listed | $979,000 | DesMoines |
| May 13, 2022 | Sold | $320,000 | MLS #649633 |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Listed | $350,000 | MLS #649633 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $273,900 | $94,800 | $368,700 | $6,574 |
| 2023 | $243,600 | $83,900 | $327,500 | $6,650 |
| 2022 | $207,800 | $74,400 | $282,200 | $6,390 |
| 2021 | $207,800 | $74,400 | $282,200 | $6,302 |
| 2020 | $192,700 | $68,400 | $261,100 | $6,540 |
| 2019 | $192,700 | $68,400 | $261,100 | $6,152 |
| 2018 | $177,200 | $60,200 | $237,400 | $6,084 |
| 2017 | $177,200 | $60,200 | $237,400 | $5,706 |
| 2016 | $164,800 | $54,700 | $219,500 | $5,554 |
| 2015 | $164,800 | $54,700 | $219,500 | $5,182 |
| 2014 | $153,800 | $49,900 | $203,700 | $4,850 |
| 2013 | $153,800 | $49,900 | $203,700 | $4,664 |
| 2012 | $155,100 | $49,900 | $205,000 | $4,622 |
| 2011 | $155,100 | $49,900 | $205,000 | $4,392 |
| 2010 | $160,500 | $52,900 | $213,400 | $4,226 |
| 2009 | $160,500 | $52,900 | $213,400 | $4,122 |
| 2008 | $156,600 | $56,100 | $212,700 | $4,122 |
| 2007 | $156,600 | $56,100 | $212,700 | $3,664 |
Property facts
Year built
1923
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
2,160 sqft
Lot size
13,809 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
51st St
Coordinates
41.58100, -93.68598
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,240
Gross rental yield
12.15%
Implied cap rate
7.90%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 303 51st St last sell?
303 51st St most recently sold on May 13, 2022 for $320,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 303 51st St?
The most recent total assessment for 303 51st St (year 2025) is $368,700 with $6,574 in property tax.
How does 303 51st St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 15.2% above the last sale price of $320,000.
When was 303 51st St built?
303 51st St was built in 1923.
How does 303 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 303 51st St?
303 51st St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,160 sqft, 13,809 sqft lot single_family.
Is 303 51st St a flip candidate?
No — 303 51st St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 303 51st St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 303 51st St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
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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