5300 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 is a charming 1.5 story home for sale. There are two bedrooms and one bathroom on the main level and a very large bedroom and 1.5 bathrooms on the second story. A new roof was installed three years ago. The kitchen and bathrooms were remodeled two years ago. Other improvements such as paint also took place recently. The house was built in 1912 and offers 1,652 sq feet of living space. In addition, the basement offers are great hang out spot for the kids. The siding on the house is metal which makes it very durable. The hardwood floors and fireplace in the house give it lots of character. There is both a front and rear porch for relaxing. There is a two car garage, although it does need some work.
The house would come fully furnished as it is currently being used for Airbnb. May be willing to sell on contract depending on the terms. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Iowa.
Sold for $259,000
$259,000
5300 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,652sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1912
0.26 Acres Lot
$256,400 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$2,100 Estimated rent
Home value
$256,400
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Hardwood floorsFront and rear porchNew roofTwo car garage
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,652 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Metal
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 10006944000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Metal
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $254,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,538
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2025 | Sold | $259,000$157/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,000-2.3%$157/sqft |
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| 10/6/2024 | Listing removed | $265,000$160/sqft |
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| 8/19/2024 | Price change | $265,000-1.9%$160/sqft |
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| 7/9/2024 | Price change | $270,000-1.8%$163/sqft |
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| 6/26/2024 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$166/sqft |
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| 6/17/2024 | Price change | $280,000-1.8%$169/sqft |
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| 6/3/2024 | Price change | $285,000-1.4%$173/sqft |
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| 5/18/2024 | Price change | $289,000-2%$175/sqft |
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| 5/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $295,000+13.5%$179/sqft |
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| 1/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/12/2023 | Price change | $2,100-16%$1/sqft |
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| 11/2/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 5/12/2023 | Sold | $260,000+57.6%$157/sqft |
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| 11/18/2022 | Sold | $165,000$100/sqft |
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| 9/28/2022 | Pending sale | $165,000$100/sqft |
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| 9/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $165,000$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,538 +16.2% | $254,100 +12.4% |
| 2024 | $3,904 -4.7% | $226,000 +13.9% |
| 2023 | $4,096 +0.8% | $198,500 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $4,064 +3% | $186,100 |
| 2021 | $3,944 -3.6% | $186,100 +9.5% |
| 2020 | $4,090 +10.7% | $169,900 |
| 2019 | $3,696 +1.2% | $169,900 +13.8% |
| 2018 | $3,652 | $149,300 |
| 2017 | $3,652 +11.3% | $149,300 +9.3% |
| 2016 | $3,282 | $136,600 |
| 2015 | $3,282 +19.2% | $136,600 +13.9% |
| 2014 | $2,754 | $119,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $119,900 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $119,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $119,800 -7.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $129,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $129,500 +5.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $123,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $123,200 +6.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $116,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $116,000 +10.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $104,600 +5.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $99,390 |
| 2001 | -- | $99,390 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
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