Every single big-ticket item has already been taken care of in this remodeled home!! Remodeled in 2019, the updates include a new roof, gutters, siding, windows, furnace, A/C, electrical, and plumbing & driveway giving you peace of mind for years to come. Inside, you'll love the fresh and modern feel of this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, clean, smoke-free home featuring a stylish tiled shower bathroom, kitchen with painted cabinets and dedicated laundry/utility room that feels both charming and functional. Step outside and enjoy the upgrades too: a brand-new concrete driveway, a spacious 20' x 22' patio, and a partially fenced backyard with trees that provide extra privacy. The location is full of amenities & things to do just minutes from local favorites like Slow Down Coffee, Fareway, Chicago Speakeasy, and River Drive Park that connects to the Neal Smith Biking Trail! You'll be close to downtown without the hustle and bustle, giving you the perfect blend of convenience and comfort.
Sold for $159,000
$159,000
2919 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
6,490.44 Square Feet Lot
$158,200 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$1,265 Estimated rent
Home value
$158,200
$150,000 - $168,000
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Fresh and modern feelPartially fenced backyardNew roofPainted cabinetsStylish tiled shower
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Listed by:
Avila, Megan (641)381-0607,
Century 21 Signature,
Jason Mickelson,
Century 21 Signature Real Esta
Bought with:
Grant Beck
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724704
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, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Fence, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,490 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 792427427001
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- 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,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Sold | $159,000+1.3%$199/sqft |
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| 9/18/2025 | Pending sale | $157,000$196/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724704 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $157,000+8.3%$196/sqft |
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| 4/13/2022 | Sold | $145,000+11.5%$181/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #646887 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2022 | Pending sale | $130,000$163/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #646887 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $130,000+12.1%$163/sqft |
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| 4/21/2020 | Sold | $116,000-3.3%$145/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #596221 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2020 | Pending sale | $119,900$150/sqft |
Source: Coluzzi Real Estate #596221 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $119,900+142.2%$150/sqft |
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| 8/20/2019 | Listing removed | $49,500$62/sqft |
Source: Coluzzi Real Estate #585644 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2019 | Price change | $49,500-9.2%$62/sqft |
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| 6/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $54,500+186.8%$68/sqft |
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| 6/21/2019 | Sold | $19,000$24/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,390 +2.1% | $151,900 +15.7% |
| 2024 | $1,362 +116.2% | $131,300 |
| 2023 | $630 +52.2% | $131,300 +47.9% |
| 2022 | $414 +64.3% | $88,800 |
| 2021 | $252 -73.6% | $88,800 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $956 +22.6% | $80,800 +119% |
| 2019 | $780 +1.3% | $36,900 +14.2% |
| 2018 | $770 | $32,300 |
| 2017 | $770 +3.5% | $32,300 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $744 | $31,600 |
| 2015 | $744 -3.4% | $31,600 -5.7% |
| 2014 | $770 | $33,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $33,500 +0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $33,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $33,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $33,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $33,300 +0.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $33,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $33,000 -27.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $45,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $45,800 +13.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $40,400 +14.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $35,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $35,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oak Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 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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