495 51st St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 bd 2 ba 1,286 sqft Built 2000 Lot 3,572 sqft condos
Most recent sale
$250,000
Jul 25, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2022 | Sold | $250,000 | MLS #654993 |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Listed | $235,000 | MLS #654993 |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Sold | $169,500 | MLS #612042 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $205,400 | $33,300 | $238,700 | $3,236 |
| 2023 | $181,200 | $29,000 | $210,200 | $2,994 |
| 2022 | $142,900 | $24,400 | $167,300 | $2,956 |
| 2021 | $142,900 | $24,400 | $167,300 | $2,802 |
| 2020 | $128,200 | $23,400 | $151,600 | $2,754 |
| 2019 | $128,200 | $23,400 | $151,600 | $2,558 |
| 2018 | $114,500 | $22,100 | $136,600 | $2,558 |
| 2017 | $114,500 | $22,100 | $136,600 | $2,426 |
| 2016 | $104,700 | $21,800 | $126,500 | $2,366 |
| 2015 | $104,700 | $21,800 | $126,500 | $2,418 |
| 2014 | $101,900 | $25,700 | $127,600 | $2,238 |
| 2013 | $101,900 | $25,700 | $127,600 | $2,160 |
| 2012 | $102,600 | $24,900 | $127,500 | $2,164 |
| 2011 | $102,600 | $24,900 | $127,500 | $2,088 |
| 2010 | $105,200 | $25,700 | $130,900 | $1,988 |
| 2009 | $105,200 | $25,700 | $130,900 | $1,926 |
| 2008 | $105,200 | $25,700 | $130,900 | $1,926 |
| 2007 | $105,200 | $25,700 | $130,900 | $1,924 |
Property facts
Year built
2000
Property type
condos
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,286 sqft
Lot size
3,572 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
51st St
Coordinates
41.56189, -93.77511
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,929
Gross rental yield
9.26%
Implied cap rate
6.02%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 495 51st St last sell?
495 51st St most recently sold on Jul 25, 2022 for $250,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 495 51st St?
The most recent total assessment for 495 51st St (year 2025) is $238,700 with $3,236 in property tax.
How does 495 51st St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 4.5% below the last sale price of $250,000.
When was 495 51st St built?
495 51st St was built in 2000.
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, 3,572 sqft lot condos.
Is 495 51st St a flip candidate?
Yes — 495 51st St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 495 51st St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 495 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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