• Home
  • Buyers
    1. All Listings
    2. Mortgage Calculator
    3. Homestead Tax Credit
    4. Utility Vendors
    5. Neighborhoods
      1. Altoona
      2. Ankeny
      3. Bondurant
      4. Clive
      5. Des Moines
      6. Johnston
      7. Urbandale
      8. Waukee
      9. West Des Moines
  • Sellers
    1. Sell My Home
    2. Home Valuation
    3. Sold Listings
  • Connect
    1. Contact Us
  • MORE
    1. My Homes
    2. My Tours
    3. My Favorites
    4. My Searches
  • Sign In
  • Register

940 NE 51st Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313

New

UPDATED:

$ 249,900
940 NE 51st Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313
Save
Share
Schedule a Tour
940 NE 51st Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
940 NE 51st Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
940 NE 51st Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
940 NE 51st Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
940 NE 51st Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
940 NE 51st Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
REQUEST A TOUR If you would like to see this home without being there in person, select the "Virtual Tour" option and your agent will contact you to discuss available opportunities.
In-PersonVirtual Tour
Brenda Zobel-Moody

Brenda Zobel-Moody

brendazmrealty@gmail.com +1(515) 238-8413
$ 249,900
Est. payment | /mo

3 Beds

1 Bath

876 SqFt


Save
$ 249,900
Est. payment | /mo
Save

3 Beds

1 Bath

876 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Residential

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 876 sqft

Price per Sqft $285

MLS Listing ID 745374

Style Ranch

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1958

Annual Tax Amount $2,001

Lot Size 0.272 Acres

Acres 0.2716

Property Sub-Type Residential

Property Description

Welcome to 940 NE 51st Ave in the heart of Saylor Township and the sought-after Saydel School District! Lovingly maintained by its original owners for over 68 years, this charming 1958 ranch is ready for its next chapter. Inside, you'll find nearly 1,000 finished square feet filled with timeless character. The eat-in kitchen features a classic wall oven, gas range, and plenty of space for everyday meals. A large picture window fills the living room with natural light while overlooking the mature neighborhood. Three comfortable bedrooms are conveniently located near the full bath. The partially finished lower level offers abundant storage, a bright laundry room, and excellent potential for a future family room or recreation space. Outside, the oversized two-car garage and adorable garden shed provide plenty of room for hobbies, tools, and lawn equipment. Enjoy a prime location with quick access to I-80, downtown Des Moines, Ankeny, shopping, and dining. Don't miss neighborhood favorites like Goode Greenhouse and Smokey D's. A wonderful opportunity to own a well-loved home in an established neighborhood?make this your next Home Sweet Home!

Location

State IA

County Polk

Area Des Moines N.West

Zoning LDR

Rooms

Basement Finished

Main Level Bedrooms 3

Interior

Interior Features Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments

Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl

Fireplace No

Appliance Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Exterior

Parking Features Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle

Private Pool No

Building

Foundation Block

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Public

Schools

School District Saydel Consolidated

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 27001323000000

Monthly Total Fees $166

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

©2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved.
Listed by Pennie Carroll & Associates
Schools and Properties Nearby

Learn More About LPT Realty

Brenda Zobel-Moody
Brenda Zobel-Moody

brendazmrealty@gmail.com

+1(515) 238-8413

Ankeny, IA, 50023, USA

Name

Email*

Phone*

Message

By checking this box, I agree by electronic signature to the Electronic Disclosure Consent Agreement; to receive recurring marketing communication from Brenda Zobel-Moody, including auto-dialed calls, texts, and artificial/prerecorded voice messages (message frequency varies; data rates may apply; reply "STOP" to opt-out of texts or "HELP" for assistance); and to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy of this website. Consent not required to make a purchase. I understand that I can call to obtain direct assistance.

Thanks! I'll get back to you shortly.

Tour the Home

940 NE 51st Avenue

IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed to be accurate. Listing information updated daily.

SITE MAP

      Home
      Buyers
      1. All Listings
      2. Mortgage Calculator
      3. Homestead Tax Credit
      4. Utility Vendors
      5. Neighborhoods
      Sellers
      1. Sell My Home
      2. Home Valuation
      3. Sold Listings
      Connect
      1. Contact Us
LPT - Black - Transparent BackgroundUSE (2)

Brenda Zobel-Moody

+1(515) 238-8413 brendazmrealty@gmail.com

Ankeny, IA, 50023, USA

Get My App

TREC Consumer Protection Notice

TREC Information About Brokerage Services

Powered by Lofty Inc. Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Terms of Service & Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Property Listings | Sitemap | Accessibility