There's something magnetic about this hillside bungalow - maybe it's the front porch made for people-watching, or the way the neighborhood hums with creative energy just south of Highland Park's Uptown revival. Inside, you'll find a space that feels collected, not curated - where vintage meets everyday comfort and good vibes come standard. It's the kind of home that invites you to slow down, settle in, and start your next story. Sold as-is, ready for someone who sees beauty in character and possibility.
For sale
$115,000
3107 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
1,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
5,009 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Vintage meets everyday comfortGood vibes come standard
- 22 days |
- 816 |
- 68 |
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Listed by:
Sarah Kavalier (515)202-6801,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 728891
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & 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
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,080
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 5,009 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37 x 134
Details
- Parcel number: 07003617000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1911
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: $106/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $139,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,306
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 219 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,163/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $115,000$106/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Pending sale | $115,000$106/sqft |
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| 3/29/2026 | Price change | $115,000-14.8%$106/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $135,000+73.3%$125/sqft |
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| 6/14/2020 | Listing removed | $77,900$72/sqft |
Source: Platinum Realty LLC #587111 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2020 | Pending sale | $77,900$72/sqft |
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| 8/9/2019 | Price change | $77,900-2.5%$72/sqft |
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| 7/17/2019 | Listed for sale | $79,900+131.6%$74/sqft |
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| 5/8/2017 | Sold | $34,500+7.8%$32/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #530679 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2005 | Sold | $32,000$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,088 +2.1% | $139,300 +15.4% |
| 2024 | $2,046 +5.4% | $120,700 |
| 2023 | $1,942 +0.7% | $120,700 +21.8% |
| 2022 | $1,928 +8.8% | $99,100 |
| 2021 | $1,772 -3.7% | $99,100 +13% |
| 2020 | $1,840 +6.5% | $87,700 |
| 2019 | $1,728 -20.4% | $87,700 +8.3% |
| 2018 | $2,170 | $81,000 -0.7% |
| 2017 | $2,170 +26.6% | $81,600 +10.6% |
| 2016 | $1,714 | $73,800 |
| 2015 | $1,714 +13.4% | $73,800 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $1,512 | $68,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $68,000 +0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,600 -9% |
| 2010 | -- | $74,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $74,300 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $73,400 +6.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $68,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $68,700 +19% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,740 +14.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,510 |
| 2001 | -- | $50,510 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oak Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50313
- Highland Park
- 3107 5th Ave
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