# 495 S 51st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/3ba townhouse, $335,000 ($260/sqft), built 1999, 1,286 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $1,792/mo. Listed 1 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $335,000 |
| Price/sqft | $260 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 1,286 |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Lot Size | 3,572 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Townhouse (Townhouse) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 1 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,452 |
| HOA | $340 |
| **Total** | **$1,792** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1999
- 0.08 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Welcome home to easy, comfortable living in this beautifully updated zero-entry ranch townhome. This spacious home features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, offering flexibility for guests, hobbies, or a home office. The fully remodeled kitchen shines with updated cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, and modern lighting, perfect for everyday living or entertaining family and friends. Fresh interior paint throughout gives the home a clean, move-in-ready feel. Enjoy the ease of one floor living, including main floor laundry and enjoy with extra living space of a fully finished basement. The vaulted main level ceilings create an open, airy atmosphere. And don't miss this rare find, the 2 1/2-stall attached garage providing ample space for vehicles, storage, or workshop needs. Step outside and relax knowing the HOA takes care of nearly everything, including roof, siding, gutters, doors, windows, decks, patios, lawn care, and snow removal. With the roof replaced around 2022, major exterior updates are already complete. Ideally located just minutes from Hy-Vee, along with nearby restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences, this home offers both accessibility and a convenient lifestyle. If you're looking for low-maintenance living without sacrificing space, comfort, or quality, this one checks all the boxes.

## Location

- **Address:** 495 S 51st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.563486, -93.77489
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.563486,-93.77489

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Jill Roghair
- **Brokerage:** LPT Realty, LLC
- **Phone:** 5157076755
- **Email:** anchorrealty515@gmail.com

## Primary Photo

![495 S 51st Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/c802e72e6e586cec83f651deec747884l-f2363059694r.jpg)

*30 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/495-s-51st-street-west-des-moines-ia-50265-a738994)*

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**MLS#:** 738994 | **Updated:** 2026-04-24
**Source:** listhub

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