334 51st Street

Off Market

334 51st Street

Des Moines IA 50312

1396 sq. ft.

19578 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $470,000

Andrew DePhillips, last sold this property on 14 September 2026 after 37 days on market.

Overview

This turnkey 1.5-story Cape Cod is nestled on a .45-acre South of Grand, known for highly coveted, charismatic homes. Built in 1938, this gem has been mindfully renovated while upholding its historic allure! Overflowing with charm and curb appeal, this home welcomes you with a striking black & white exterior framed by mature landscaping & trees. Inside, you're greeted by hardwood floors & updates at every turn. The cozy living room features a fireplace, crown molding & lovely natural light. The renovated kitchen features stainless appliances with a gas range, crisp white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash & quartz countertops. A generous-sized dining room is perfect for hosting with a serving niche & French doors leading to an incredible sunroom surrounded by windows overlooking the deck, patio & park-like backyard. A bedroom/office with slider access to the deck & a half bathroom complete the main level. Upstairs, find two spacious bedrooms, built-in storage closets & custom window treatments. An updated full bathroom has a tile surround tub/shower, quartz vanity & chic tile. The improvements continue to the lower level playroom/bonus/flex space, perfect for a kid's hangout or office, PLUS relax in the custom wellness retreat with a sauna! Enjoy an outdoor paradise set among the trees with a deck, open patio, fenced backyard & rare 2-car detached garage. Name an update & it has likely been done, from siding, gutters, roof, windows, electrical & more!

Features

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2 garage spaces

1396 sq. ft. floor area

19578 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 334 51st Street is $315k.

Median value

$315k

Estimated value range

$120k - $990k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase 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 334 51st Street

2026

Sold

$470,000

14 Sep 2026 by Andrew DePhillips, of RE/MAX Concepts

2016

Sold

$181,000

04 Mar 2016 by Carolyn Lynner, of Iowa Realty - Jordan Grove

Happy sellers in Des Moines

60%

60% of sellers in Des Moines reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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

In the last 12 months, 102 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 334 51st Street, have been sold.

This represents a 16% decrease in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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