Charming Starter Home – Convenient Location & Great Value! Looking for a budget-friendly starter home? This cute bungalow is full of potential and perfectly located close to everything — just minutes from downtown, Harding Middle School, North High School, and Fareway. Enjoy a nicely sized backyard, ideal for family gatherings, barbecues, or simply relaxing outdoors. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to downsize, this home is a great opportunity to own instead of rent. Don't miss out — schedule your showing today!
Sold for $125,000
$125,000
2834 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
888sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
6,490.44 Square Feet Lot
$124,500 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$1,357 Estimated rent
Home value
$124,500
$118,000 - $131,000
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Listed by:
Tiffany Huynh (515)343-9149,
Huynh Realty
Bought with:
Diaz, Jean
EXIT Realty & Associates
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 727470
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 888
- Total interior livable area: 888 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 6,490 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 07002436000000
- Zoning: I1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2026 | Listing removed | $1,290$1/sqft |
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| 12/26/2025 | Price change | $1,290-4.4%$1/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,350$2/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Sold | $125,000$141/sqft |
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| 10/13/2025 | Pending sale | $125,000$141/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $125,000+150%$141/sqft |
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| 12/21/2012 | Sold | $50,000-9.1%$56/sqft |
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| 8/21/2012 | Listed for sale | $55,000$62/sqft |
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| 8/11/2011 | Listing removed | $55,000$62/sqft |
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| 5/29/2011 | Price change | $55,000-4.3%$62/sqft |
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| 5/18/2011 | Price change | $57,500-4.2%$65/sqft |
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| 5/4/2011 | Price change | $60,000-4%$68/sqft |
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| 4/19/2011 | Price change | $62,500-3.8%$70/sqft |
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| 3/31/2011 | Listed for sale | $65,000+400%$73/sqft |
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| 8/5/2009 | Sold | $13,000-40.6%$15/sqft |
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| 5/14/2009 | Price change | $21,900-12%$25/sqft |
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| 3/24/2009 | Listed for sale | $24,900+38.3%$28/sqft |
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| 3/5/2009 | Sold | $18,000-47.8%$20/sqft |
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| 2/24/2004 | Sold | $34,500-1.1%$39/sqft |
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| 9/13/1999 | Sold | $34,900$39/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,522 +2% | $88,200 +16.4% |
| 2024 | $1,492 -1.6% | $75,800 |
| 2023 | $1,516 +0.8% | $75,800 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $1,504 +8% | $64,300 |
| 2021 | $1,392 -3.7% | $64,300 +15.2% |
| 2020 | $1,446 +9.2% | $55,800 |
| 2019 | $1,324 +0.9% | $55,800 +13.2% |
| 2018 | $1,312 | $49,300 |
| 2017 | $1,312 +3.1% | $49,300 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,272 | $48,300 |
| 2015 | $1,272 -1.2% | $48,300 -4% |
| 2014 | $1,288 | $50,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $50,300 -16.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $60,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $60,000 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $60,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $60,900 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $60,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $60,200 -5.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $63,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $63,500 +14.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $55,340 +59.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $34,770 |
| 2001 | -- | $34,770 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oak Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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