Discover this fully updated 4-bed, 2-bath home in beloved Beaverdale! Enjoy peace of mind with a new roof, siding, windows, furnace, AC, gutters, sump pump, driveway, and cedar privacy fence. Fresh flooring throughout and a finished attic offer space and style. The waterproofed basement with support beams is ready for your touch. Brand new Washer and dryer included! Every major system is updated, move-in ready and packed with charm.
Sold for $243,000
$243,000
5011 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
4beds
1,229sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,403.32 Square Feet Lot
$243,100 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$1,927 Estimated rent
Home value
$243,100
$231,000 - $255,000
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Finished atticFresh flooring throughoutCedar privacy fenceNew roof
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Listed by:
Erin Rundall (515)326-0369,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Sheena Esquivel 515-443-4822,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Betsy Behrens
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723050
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Daylight,Egress Windows,Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,229
- Total interior livable area: 1,229 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 910
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,403 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 107
Details
- Parcel number: 10005043000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $243,000-2.4%$198/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Pending sale | $249,000$203/sqft |
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| 2/25/2026 | Price change | $249,000-3.9%$203/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Price change | $259,000-3.7%$211/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,000$219/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Listing removed | $269,000$219/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Price change | $269,000-3.6%$219/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $279,000-3.5%$227/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Price change | $289,000-3.7%$235/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $300,000$244/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,688 +2.3% | $159,500 +10.7% |
| 2024 | $2,628 +0.2% | $144,100 |
| 2023 | $2,622 +0.8% | $144,100 +20% |
| 2022 | $2,600 +0.9% | $120,100 |
| 2021 | $2,576 -18.5% | $120,100 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $3,160 +9% | $111,800 -14.5% |
| 2019 | $2,900 +1.3% | $130,700 +12.3% |
| 2018 | $2,864 | $116,400 |
| 2017 | $2,864 +9.6% | $116,400 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $2,614 | $107,900 |
| 2015 | $2,614 +18.7% | $107,900 +13.7% |
| 2014 | $2,202 | $94,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $94,900 -1% |
| 2012 | -- | $95,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $95,900 -10.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $106,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $106,800 +5.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $101,400 -5.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $107,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $107,400 +10.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $96,990 +17.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,640 |
| 2001 | -- | $82,640 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Merle Hay
- 5011 Ovid Ave
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