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$176,302$267 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $175,000 on Jan 5, 2026

3940 51ST ST

DES MOINES, IA 50310
2
Beds
1
Baths
660 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$176K
$152K low$201K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Jan 5, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,698 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$155,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Moore Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Meredith Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Hoover High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50310These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,532
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,000 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,153
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

3940 51st St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Des Moines 50310
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Des Moines 50310
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Des Moines 50310

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$111K$415K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Des Moines 50310.

How it measures up in Des Moines 50310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Moines 50310.

Estimated value$176,302
CheaperTypical $231,038Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$267
CheaperTypical $193Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area660 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,204 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 3940 51st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerle HayDes Moines 50310Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$176,30223% of homes18% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26794% of homes95% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than660 ft²5% of homes3% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac47% of homes50% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than194944% of homes46% of homes22% of homes

About 3940 51st St

How much is 3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA is $176,302 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $151,911 to $200,693. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA last sell?

3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA last sold on Jan 5, 2026 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA?

3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 660 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA built?

3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA?

3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Moore Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Meredith Middle School (middle), rated D+; Hoover High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Des Moines Independent Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50310?

Among the 10,939 homes in Des Moines 50310, it is worth more than 18% of them ($176,302 against a typical $231,038), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($267 against a typical $193), it is bigger than 3% of them (660 ft² against a typical 1,204 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1949 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 20% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 3940 51st St, Des Moines, IA was $2,698. The county assessed it at $155,900.

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