$595,000

225 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

3 beds |
3 baths |
1,473 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1949
0.39acre lot
2 car garage
$404/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Beautifully Updated Home South of Grand with Direct Trail Access to Waterworks Park. This charming and thoughtfully updated home is ideally located South of Grand and backs directly to the scenic trails of Waterworks Park — offering both privacy and outdoor adventure right from your backyard. The spacious primary suite is located upstairs and features a remodeled full ensuite bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a dedicated space perfect for a home office or nursery. The open-concept main floor includes two additional bedrooms and a fully remodeled ¾ bathroom, making the layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Recently refinished hardwood floors and abundant natural light create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout. Step outside to enjoy the expansive 750 sq ft deck — a private outdoor retreat perfect for relaxing or hosting guests. Custom upgrades include hurricane shutters on the living room picture window, a beautifully crafted coat closet with a built-in bench and cubbies, and a newly added electric fireplace with custom mantel and hearth. Major system updates provide peace of mind: newer windows, roof, HVAC, and a radon mitigation system are all in place. Additional upgrades include a reverse osmosis system in the kitchen and a whole-house water filtration system installed in 2025. This move-in ready home blends modern updates, character, and an unbeatable location.

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: October 6, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300
Listing Agent:: Sara Gaskell : 515-350-4799
MLS ID:: 727710

General: Separate/Formal Dining RoomEat-in KitchenCable TVWindow Treatments
Appliances: DryerDishwasherFreezerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove
Basement: FinishedPartially Finished
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: ElectricFireplace ScreenFireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: DeckFully Fenced
Style: One and One Half StoryTraditional
Parking: AttachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: BrickOne and One Half

Road/Access: Asphalt
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: N5N 55F S 333.81F W311.87F LOT 9 WESTWOOD09007308001000
Fencing: WoodFull

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Sara Gaskell, Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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Location

Schools Nearby

Hanawalt Elementary School

225 56th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-5

0.36 miles away

Merrill Middle School

5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 6-8

0.33 miles away

Roosevelt High School

4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 9-12

0.96 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.