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    • Price cut: $10K (7/7)
    $165,000

    2503 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    894sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    10,846 Square Feet Lot
    $162,800 Zestimate®
    $185/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Practical layoutUpdated bathroomPlumbing updatesUpdated kitchenBeautifully tiled walk-in showerFenced front yardNew furnace
    Move-in ready and full of charm! This 3-bedroom home on Des Moines’ south side sits on an oversized quarter-of-an-acre lot, offering plenty of outdoor space and room for multiple vehicles to park. Inside, you’re welcomed by a charming front living area and practical layout with one bedroom on main level and two upstairs. Laundry is conveniently located on main-level. One of the highlights of the home is the updated bathroom with a beautifully tiled walk-in shower complete with dual shower heads and a handheld sprayer for a spa-like experience. The updated kitchen includes a pantry and range with overhead hood, and all appliances are included! Major mechanical updates were completed in 2024, including a new furnace, central AC, plumbing updates, and a fully updated electrical system with new panel and wiring, making this home truly move-in ready. Enjoy relaxing evenings on the back deck, a fenced front yard, and the flexibility of an unfinished walkout basement for storage or future possibilities. Affordable, updated, and sitting on a large lot near the heart of Des Moines, this home is a fantastic opportunity for homeowners or investors alike (rental certificate good through Feb 2027). Schedule your showing today!
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    Listed by:

    Chris Peterson (515)612-0735,

    LPT Realty, LLC

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736305MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Dining Area
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 894
      • Total interior livable area: 894 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck
      Lot
      • Size: 10,846 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 55 x 195
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 01006319002001
      • Zoning: N3A

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Metal Siding
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1910

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $185/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $143,900
      • Annual tax amount: $2,712
      • Date on market: 3/13/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 130 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $162,800

        $155,000 - $171,000

        $1,306/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/7/2026Price change$165,000-5.7%$185/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #736305 Report a problem
        4/29/2026Price change$175,000-5.4%$196/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #736305 Report a problem
        3/13/2026Listed for sale$185,000+120.5%$207/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #736305 Report a problem
        3/24/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        11/27/2019Sold$83,900$94/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #595669 Report a problem
        10/23/2019Pending sale$83,900$94/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/22/2019Listed for sale$83,900+5%$94/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/11/2017Listing removed$79,900$89/sqft
        Source: BHHS First Realty #537616 Report a problem
        5/23/2017Price change$79,900-5.9%$89/sqft
        Source: BHHS First Realty #537616 Report a problem
        4/20/2017Listed for sale$84,900$95/sqft
        Source: BHHS First Realty #537616 Report a problem
        12/1/2016Listing removed$84,900$95/sqft
        Source: Country Estates Realty #524936 Report a problem
        10/7/2016Price change$84,900-5.6%$95/sqft
        Source: Country Estates Realty #524936 Report a problem
        9/26/2016Price change$89,900-5.3%$101/sqft
        Source: Country Estates Realty #524936 Report a problem
        9/3/2016Listed for sale$94,900+228.1%$106/sqft
        Source: Country Estates Realty #524936 Report a problem
        11/19/2015Sold$28,923+0.1%$32/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #503338 Report a problem
        10/1/2015Price change$28,900-17.2%$32/sqft
        Source: Homepath #503338 Report a problem
        9/1/2015Listed for sale$34,900-52.2%$39/sqft
        Source: COUNTRY ESTATES REALTY #503338 Report a problem
        7/22/2005Sold$73,000+111.6%$82/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/18/2000Sold$34,500$39/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,675 +11.9%$143,900 +18.4%
        2024$2,390 -2.8%$121,500
        2023$2,458 +0.7%$121,500 +16.5%
        2022$2,440 +5.9%$104,300
        2021$2,304 -3.7%$104,300 +13%
        2020$2,392 +4.1%$92,300
        2019$2,298 +1.1%$92,300 +8%
        2018$2,274 $85,500
        2017$2,274 +54.9%$85,500 +53.5%
        2016$1,468 $55,700
        2015$1,468 +25%$55,700 +1.6%
        2014$1,174 $54,800
        2013-- $54,800 -0.2%
        2012-- $54,900
        2011-- $54,900 -1.4%
        2010-- $55,700
        2009-- $55,700 -5.6%
        2008-- $59,000
        2007-- $59,000 +5.9%
        2006-- $55,700
        2005-- $55,700 +9%
        2003-- $51,120 +20.1%
        2002-- $42,580
        2001-- $42,580
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Indianola Hills

        Getting around

        46 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        29 / 100
        Some Transit
        22 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Des Moines Independent

        Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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