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$271,938$170 / 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 90How 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 $265,000 on Mar 4, 2025

406 51ST ST

WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,600 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$272K
$245K low$299K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Mar 4, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,616 (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.$262,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$224,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$247,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$262,900

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.Conventional
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 120 ft²Porch · 30 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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

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

E
Crossroads Park ElementaryA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.8 mi
H
Valley High SchoolB
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Indian Hills Junior HighA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.3 mi

District: West Des Moines Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50265These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
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.33,533
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,799 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,818
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,743
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

406 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 68% of homes in West Des Moines 50265
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in West Des Moines 50265
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in West Des Moines 50265

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

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$155K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in West Des Moines 50265.

How it measures up in West Des Moines 50265

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Des Moines 50265.

Estimated value$271,938
CheaperTypical $323,212Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,559 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 406 51st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Des Moines 50265Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$271,93832% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17025% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²54% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac12% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than198555% of homes54% of homes

About 406 51st St

How much is 406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA is $271,938 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $245,238 to $298,638. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA last sell?

406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA last sold on Mar 4, 2025 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA?

406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,600 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA built?

406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA?

406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA is assigned to Crossroads Park Elementary (elementary), rated A; Valley High School (high), rated B; Indian Hills Junior High (middle), rated A-. All sit in West Des Moines Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in West Des Moines 50265?

Among the 10,806 homes in West Des Moines 50265, it is worth more than 32% of them ($271,938 against a typical $323,212), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($170 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,559 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1985 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 49% 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 406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 406 51st St, West Des Moines, IA was $3,616. The county assessed it at $262,900.

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