Check out this completely renovated brick bungalow in a great Merle Hay neighborhood. Donât let the square footage fool you, the home lives much larger, especially with the new kitchen and bath. Newer windows and doors within the last nine years. All plumbing, electrical and HVAC replaced within the last 9 years. Convenient first floor laundry including brand new combination washer/dryer that is a true space saver. New front porch and nice lot as well. Cheaper than rent, come see this one before it gets away! All of the work has been completed - House is sold as-is.
Sold for $1,200
$1,200
5109 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
1beds
488sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1930
8,973 Square Feet Lot
$116,500 Zestimate®
$2/sqft
$1,023 Estimated rent
Home value
$116,500
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 488 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 8,973 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10000814000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $100,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,556
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Sold | $1,200-98.3%$2/sqft |
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| 12/5/2018 | Sold | $69,900$143/sqft |
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| 10/30/2018 | Pending sale | $69,900$143/sqft |
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| 10/25/2018 | Price change | $69,900-4.1%$143/sqft |
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| 9/27/2018 | Price change | $72,900-7.6%$149/sqft |
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| 8/13/2018 | Listed for sale | $78,900+69.7%$162/sqft |
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| 4/20/2004 | Sold | $46,500$95/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,556 +2.4% | $100,200 +14.3% |
| 2024 | $1,520 -4.2% | $87,700 |
| 2023 | $1,586 +0.9% | $87,700 +15.1% |
| 2022 | $1,572 +1.4% | $76,200 |
| 2021 | $1,550 -15.4% | $76,200 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $1,832 +5% | $70,700 |
| 2019 | $1,744 +1% | $70,700 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $1,726 | $64,900 |
| 2017 | $1,726 +9.7% | $64,900 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $1,574 | $59,700 |
| 2015 | $1,574 +13.4% | $59,700 +10.1% |
| 2014 | $1,388 | $54,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $54,200 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $54,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $54,600 -13.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $63,100 +7.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $58,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $58,800 +14.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $51,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $51,500 +11.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $46,220 +8.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $42,690 |
| 2001 | -- | $42,690 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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