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243 51st St

Des Moines IA 50312

3
3
2
1910 sq. ft.
13585 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $360,000
June MackayJune Mackay, last sold this property on 05 August 2019 after 315 days on market.

Overview

Storybook South of Grand brick within walking distance to Hanawalt and Merrill Schools on coveted 51st Street. This cape cod-style home pairs beautiful historic details with modern updates your family wants. New carpet and washer/dryer in 2019; hardwoods refinished in 2018; new SS fridge, stove, and microwave in 2017; new HVAC, furnace and hot water heater in 2016. Baths are newly remodeled and the master includes an oversized tiled shower. Your guests will love the can’t-miss curb appeal and large L-shaped deck out back. The rivulet and woods provide ample opportunities to spot wildlife from the expansive living room with large Pella sliders or the private master suite upstairs. Finished basement includes a rec room or non-conforming 4th bedroom. Boasts a hard-to-find 2 ½ car garage with turn-around lane for extra parking.

Features

3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
1910 sq. ft. floor area
13585 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Des Moines over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 243 51st St is $300k.

Median value
$300k
Estimated value range
$125k - $990k
Median days on market
20
Estimated value trend
-1%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Des Moines. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 243 51st St

2019
Sold
$360,000
05 Aug 2019 by June Mackay, of Stevens Realty
2017
Sold
$325,500
10 Aug 2017 by Marva McCarty, of RE/MAX Real Estate Group

Happy sellers in Des Moines

<50%
Less than 50% of sellers in Des Moines reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Des Moines stands out as a desirable suburb for sellers, consistently delivering great customer service and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 4 reviews in Des Moines over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Des Moines

In the last 12 months, 92 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 243 51st St, have been sold.

This represents a 15% decrease in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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