1205 51st St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
3 bd 3 ba 1,326 sqft Built 1997 Lot 9,888 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$260,000
Jun 30, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2024 | Price changed | $314,900 | DesMoines |
| Jan 3, 2024 | Listed | $319,900 | DesMoines |
| Jun 30, 2021 | Sold | $260,000 | DesMoines |
| May 17, 2021 | Price changed | $265,000 | DesMoines |
| May 7, 2021 | Listed | $272,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Sold | $223,000 | DesMoines |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Price changed | $225,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Listed | $229,900 | DesMoines |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $207,900 | $68,100 | $276,000 | $4,122 |
| 2023 | $192,600 | $62,100 | $254,700 | $4,106 |
| 2022 | $160,100 | $52,500 | $212,600 | $4,056 |
| 2021 | $160,100 | $52,500 | $212,600 | $4,036 |
| 2020 | $151,600 | $49,700 | $201,300 | $3,976 |
| 2019 | $151,600 | $49,700 | $201,300 | $3,902 |
| 2018 | $144,900 | $45,600 | $190,500 | $3,912 |
| 2017 | $144,900 | $45,600 | $190,500 | $3,660 |
| 2016 | $132,600 | $40,500 | $173,100 | $3,580 |
| 2015 | $132,600 | $40,500 | $173,100 | $3,368 |
| 2014 | $123,800 | $37,200 | $161,000 | $3,266 |
| 2013 | $123,800 | $37,200 | $161,000 | $3,142 |
| 2012 | $124,000 | $37,200 | $161,200 | $2,992 |
| 2011 | $124,000 | $37,200 | $161,200 | $2,912 |
| 2010 | $123,900 | $38,700 | $162,600 | $2,822 |
| 2009 | $123,900 | $38,700 | $162,600 | $2,610 |
| 2008 | $119,200 | $37,200 | $156,400 | $2,534 |
| 2007 | $119,200 | $37,200 | $156,400 | $2,526 |
Property facts
Year built
1997
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,326 sqft
Lot size
9,888 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
51st St
Coordinates
41.55307, -93.77329
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,989
Gross rental yield
9.18%
Implied cap rate
5.97%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1205 51st St last sell?
1205 51st St most recently sold on Jun 30, 2021 for $260,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1205 51st St?
The most recent total assessment for 1205 51st St (year 2025) is $276,000 with $4,122 in property tax.
How does 1205 51st St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.2% above the last sale price of $260,000.
When was 1205 51st St built?
1205 51st St was built in 1997.
How does 1205 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 1205 51st St?
1205 51st St is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,326 sqft, 9,888 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1205 51st St a flip candidate?
No — 1205 51st St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1205 51st St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1205 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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