1261 52nd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 bd 3 ba 1,359 sqft Built 2000 townhomes
Most recent sale
$199,000
Aug 9, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2022 | Sold | $199,000 | MLS #655826 |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Listed | $196,000 | MLS #655826 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Sold | $154,900 | MLS #587045 |
| Jul 28, 2019 | Price changed | $154,900 | MLS #587045 |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Listed | $159,900 | MLS #587045 |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Sold | $133,900 | MLS #508618 |
| Jan 12, 2016 | Relisted | $133,900 | MLS #508618 |
| Jan 1, 2016 | Listing removed | $133,900 | DesMoines |
| Dec 3, 2015 | Listed | $133,900 | MLS #508618 |
| May 17, 2011 | Sold | $117,500 | Public Record |
| Apr 7, 2011 | Listing removed | $125,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 4, 2011 | Listed | $125,000 | MLS #380298 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | Listing removed | $125,000 | DesMoines |
| Nov 23, 2010 | Price changed | $125,000 | MLS #371869 |
| Sep 27, 2010 | Price changed | $126,500 | MLS #371869 |
| Aug 10, 2010 | Listed | $130,000 | MLS #371869 |
| Aug 4, 2010 | Listing removed | $131,900 | DesMoines |
| Jul 7, 2010 | Price changed | $131,900 | MLS #361144 |
| Feb 4, 2010 | Listed | $132,500 | MLS #361144 |
| Nov 14, 2008 | Sold | $124,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 27, 2005 | Sold | $130,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185,400 | $24,100 | $209,500 | $3,014 |
| 2023 | $174,100 | $22,300 | $196,400 | $3,014 |
| 2022 | $138,300 | $17,800 | $156,100 | $2,978 |
| 2021 | $138,300 | $17,800 | $156,100 | $2,882 |
| 2020 | $126,300 | $17,400 | $143,700 | $2,664 |
| 2019 | $126,300 | $17,400 | $143,700 | $2,452 |
| 2018 | $111,600 | $16,600 | $128,200 | $2,454 |
| 2017 | $111,600 | $16,600 | $128,200 | $2,462 |
| 2016 | $107,800 | $17,200 | $125,000 | $2,404 |
| 2015 | $107,800 | $17,200 | $125,000 | $2,298 |
| 2014 | $97,700 | $20,900 | $118,600 | $2,206 |
| 2013 | $97,700 | $20,900 | $118,600 | $2,134 |
| 2012 | $102,400 | $20,000 | $122,400 | $2,244 |
| 2011 | $102,400 | $20,000 | $122,400 | $2,170 |
| 2010 | $110,100 | $21,500 | $131,600 | $2,102 |
| 2009 | $110,100 | $21,500 | $131,600 | $2,038 |
| 2008 | $111,900 | $21,800 | $133,700 | $2,038 |
| 2007 | $111,900 | $21,800 | $133,700 | $2,000 |
Property facts
Year built
2000
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
3
Living area
1,359 sqft
Lot size
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ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
52nd St
Coordinates
41.55311, -93.77396
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,039
Gross rental yield
12.30%
Implied cap rate
7.99%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1261 52nd St last sell?
1261 52nd St most recently sold on Aug 9, 2022 for $199,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1261 52nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 1261 52nd St (year 2025) is $209,500 with $3,014 in property tax.
How does 1261 52nd St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.3% above the last sale price of $199,000.
When was 1261 52nd St built?
1261 52nd St was built in 2000.
How does 1261 52nd St compare to others on 52nd St?
We track 8 other properties on 52nd St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 52nd St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1261 52nd St?
1261 52nd St is a 2 bed, 3 bath, 1,359 sqft townhomes.
Is 1261 52nd St a flip candidate?
No — 1261 52nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1261 52nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1261 52nd 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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