495 51st St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 bd 2 ba 1,286 sqft Built 1998 Lot 3,588 sqft townhomes
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | Sold | $190,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,300 | $33,300 | $229,600 | $2,886 |
| 2023 | $173,200 | $29,000 | $202,200 | $2,998 |
| 2022 | $139,700 | $24,400 | $164,100 | $2,430 |
| 2021 | $139,700 | $24,400 | $164,100 | $2,312 |
| 2020 | $126,800 | $23,400 | $150,200 | $2,792 |
| 2019 | $126,800 | $23,400 | $150,200 | $2,600 |
| 2018 | $113,300 | $22,100 | $135,400 | $2,602 |
| 2017 | $113,300 | $22,100 | $135,400 | $2,468 |
| 2016 | $103,500 | $21,800 | $125,300 | $2,410 |
| 2015 | $103,500 | $21,800 | $125,300 | $2,466 |
| 2014 | $100,900 | $25,700 | $126,600 | $2,386 |
| 2013 | $100,900 | $25,700 | $126,600 | $2,284 |
| 2012 | $101,500 | $24,900 | $126,400 | $2,208 |
| 2011 | $101,500 | $24,900 | $126,400 | $2,212 |
| 2010 | $104,100 | $25,700 | $129,800 | $2,138 |
| 2009 | $104,100 | $25,700 | $129,800 | $2,038 |
| 2008 | $104,100 | $25,700 | $129,800 | $1,976 |
| 2007 | $104,100 | $25,700 | $129,800 | $1,974 |
Property facts
Year built
1998
Property type
townhomes
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,286 sqft
Lot size
3,588 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
51st St
Coordinates
41.56334, -93.77432
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 495 51st St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 495 51st St.
What is the current tax assessment for 495 51st St?
The most recent total assessment for 495 51st St (year 2025) is $229,600 with $2,886 in property tax.
When was 495 51st St built?
495 51st St was built in 1998.
How does 495 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 495 51st St?
495 51st St is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,286 sqft, 3,588 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 495 51st St a flip candidate?
No — 495 51st St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 495 51st St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 495 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
-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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