Tucked away in the heart of a charming mid-century neighborhood, this adorable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom ranch-style home is bursting with personality and warmth. Built in 1958, this lovely residence sits on a spacious 0.24-acre lot. Step inside and fall in love with the light, bright spaces and thoughtful touches throughout. With dreamy neutral tones and updated finishes, the home offers a layout that is both functional and fun. Imagine sipping coffee at the cozy breakfast bar, hosting dinner in the spacious dining room, or curling up by the fireplace in the sun-soaked cozy living room – this home just feels good. Key features include an attached two-car garage, oversized outdoor patio, and a partially finished basement. All three bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level. This delightful property is the perfect little retreat to call your own.
Sold for $273,500
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$273,500
5001 SW 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,580sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1958
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$272,700 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$1,839 Estimated rent
Home value
$272,700
$256,000 - $292,000
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Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202503632
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Living Room Dining Room Combo, Living Room, Primary Bath
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, In Basement
Features
- Primary On Main Level, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Flooring: Tile, Wood, Vinyl, Laminate
- Basement: Block,Finished,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,580
- Total interior livable area: 1,580 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,436
- Finished area below ground: 144
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 130
- Features: Less Than Half Acre, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Near Shopping, Close To School
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: unk
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $248,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,388
- Date on market: 6/2/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2025 | Sold | $273,500+5.6%$173/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Pending sale | $259,000$164/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,000+26.4%$164/sqft |
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| 2/2/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/31/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 1/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/30/2021 | Listed for sale | $204,900$130/sqft |
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| 1/21/2021 | Pending sale | $204,900$130/sqft |
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| 1/16/2021 | Price change | $204,900-2.2%$130/sqft |
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| 1/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $209,500$133/sqft |
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| 1/2/2021 | Pending sale | $209,500$133/sqft |
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| 12/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $209,500+64.3%$133/sqft |
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| 8/19/2020 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/16/2020 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 3/25/2020 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/13/2020 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 1/18/2017 | Listing removed | $127,500$81/sqft |
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| 12/15/2016 | Price change | $127,500-3.8%$81/sqft |
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| 12/1/2016 | Price change | $132,500-3.6%$84/sqft |
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| 11/17/2016 | Price change | $137,500-1.8%$87/sqft |
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| 11/3/2016 | Listed for sale | $140,000$89/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,478 +2.1% | $248,400 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $4,388 +2.5% | $223,100 |
| 2023 | $4,280 +0.8% | $223,100 +22.9% |
| 2022 | $4,248 +1.5% | $181,600 |
| 2021 | $4,184 -12.6% | $181,600 +7% |
| 2020 | $4,789 +18.7% | $169,700 |
| 2019 | $4,036 +1.2% | $169,700 +6.9% |
| 2018 | $3,990 | $158,700 |
| 2017 | $3,990 +14.5% | $158,700 +12.6% |
| 2016 | $3,486 | $141,000 |
| 2015 | $3,486 +10.2% | $141,000 +6.4% |
| 2014 | $3,164 | $132,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $132,500 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $132,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $132,700 -7.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $144,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $144,100 +11.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $129,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $129,500 +7.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $120,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $120,900 +13.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $106,200 +17.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $90,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $90,300 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
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