1173 51st St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
3 bd 3 ba 1,482 sqft Built 1998 Lot 9,888 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$310,000
Sep 15, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2022 | Sold | $310,000 | MLS #657654 |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Listed | $319,900 | MLS #657654 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | Sold | $197,500 | Public Record |
| Mar 18, 2014 | Listing removed | $205,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 29, 2008 | Sold | $185,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $269,200 | $68,100 | $337,300 | $4,890 |
| 2023 | $250,300 | $62,100 | $312,400 | $4,376 |
| 2022 | $183,000 | $52,500 | $235,500 | $4,322 |
| 2021 | $183,000 | $52,500 | $235,500 | $4,332 |
| 2020 | $174,900 | $49,700 | $224,600 | $4,262 |
| 2019 | $174,900 | $49,700 | $224,600 | $4,172 |
| 2018 | $166,600 | $45,600 | $212,200 | $4,178 |
| 2017 | $166,600 | $45,600 | $212,200 | $3,852 |
| 2016 | $150,200 | $40,500 | $190,700 | $3,764 |
| 2015 | $150,200 | $40,500 | $190,700 | $3,538 |
| 2014 | $140,700 | $37,200 | $177,900 | $3,228 |
| 2013 | $140,700 | $37,200 | $177,900 | $3,102 |
| 2012 | $141,100 | $37,200 | $178,300 | $3,064 |
| 2011 | $141,100 | $37,200 | $178,300 | $2,962 |
| 2010 | $142,500 | $38,700 | $181,200 | $2,780 |
| 2009 | $142,500 | $38,700 | $181,200 | $2,696 |
| 2008 | $137,100 | $37,200 | $174,300 | $2,696 |
| 2007 | $137,100 | $37,200 | $174,300 | $2,682 |
Property facts
Year built
1998
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,482 sqft
Lot size
9,888 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
51st St
Coordinates
41.55339, -93.77330
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,223
Gross rental yield
8.61%
Implied cap rate
5.59%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1173 51st St last sell?
1173 51st St most recently sold on Sep 15, 2022 for $310,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1173 51st St?
The most recent total assessment for 1173 51st St (year 2025) is $337,300 with $4,890 in property tax.
How does 1173 51st St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 8.8% above the last sale price of $310,000.
When was 1173 51st St built?
1173 51st St was built in 1998.
How does 1173 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 1173 51st St?
1173 51st St is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,482 sqft, 9,888 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1173 51st St a flip candidate?
No — 1173 51st St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1173 51st St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1173 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
-3.2%
Implied 1-yr
-12.9%
2026 Q3
$259.9K
2026 Q4
$249.3K
ZIP 50265 — Median Price History + Forecast
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