Discover the charm and potential of this 2,409 sq. ft. two-story brick home, nestled on a nearly one-acre wooded lot in a serene Des Moines neighborhood. With 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, this home offers a livable space brimming with opportunities to customize and add value.
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Sold for $425,000
$425,000
5124 Welker Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
5beds
2,409sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.87 Acres Lot
$421,500 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$3,562 Estimated rent
Home value
$421,500
$396,000 - $451,000
$3,562/mo
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Timeless exteriorLivable spaceWooded lotBrick home
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Listed by:
Matt Young matt@myrealtyia.com,
Agency Iowa,
Thielman, Nathan,
Agency Iowa
Bought with:
Ingrid Williams
RE/MAX Concepts
Karsyn Jensen
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 707952
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,409
- Total interior livable area: 2,409 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 725
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.87 Acres
- Dimensions: 88.9
Details
- Parcel number: 09002383004000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2025 | Sold | $425,000+1.2%$176/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #707952 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2025 | Pending sale | $420,000$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #707952 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2025 | Price change | $420,000-1.9%$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #707952 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2024 | Price change | $428,000-2.7%$178/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #707952 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2024 | Price change | $440,000-2.2%$183/sqft |
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| 12/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $450,000$187/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #707952 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Pending sale | $450,000$187/sqft |
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| 11/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $450,000+30.4%$187/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #707952 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2024 | Sold | $345,000$143/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,558 +0.5% | $418,900 -7% |
| 2024 | $8,512 -7% | $450,200 |
| 2023 | $9,150 +0.8% | $450,200 +13.4% |
| 2022 | $9,078 -2.7% | $397,100 |
| 2021 | $9,330 -3.7% | $397,100 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $9,688 +7% | $382,500 |
| 2019 | $9,056 +1.1% | $382,500 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $8,960 | $345,500 |
| 2017 | $8,960 -12.9% | $345,500 -13.5% |
| 2016 | $10,290 | $399,200 |
| 2015 | $10,290 +10.6% | $399,200 +7.3% |
| 2014 | $9,300 | $372,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $372,100 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $373,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $373,300 -5.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $396,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $396,400 -1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $401,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $401,200 +5.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $379,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $379,500 +15% |
| 2003 | -- | $330,110 +15.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $285,960 |
| 2001 | -- | $285,960 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Westwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hanawalt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50312
- Westwood
- 5124 Welker Ave
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