Recently updated with new flooring, new paint, new kitchen countertop, sink, and electric stove.
Ceramic tile floor in bathroom.
Full basement with clothes washer and dryer in the basement.
Newer 2.5 car garage with opener.
New exterior deck.
Two blocks from Moore Elementary School.
Merle Hay Mall neighborhood.
DART Bus Stop at 55th and Douglas and 52nd and Douglas.
Center turn lane for easy access to property.
No smoking.
Tenant pays all utilities.
Tenant responsible for lawn maintenance & snow removal.
Monthly pet fee is $25/per pet, per month.
Sold for $1,500
$1,500
5311 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,060sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$208,700 Zestimate®
$1/sqft
$1,544 Estimated rent
Home value
$208,700
$182,000 - $232,000
$1,544/mo
Zestimate® history
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New flooringNew paintNew exterior deckNew kitchen countertop
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,060 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, No Utilities included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 10000910001000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,600
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $212,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,764
- Date on market: 1/27/2026
- Date available: 01/27/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 | Sold | $1,500-98.7%$1/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Listing removed | $1,600$2/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,600+23.1%$2/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/28/2020 | Listing removed | $1,300$1/sqft |
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| 10/5/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,300+18.2%$1/sqft |
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| 12/30/2017 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 12/21/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 11/1/2006 | Sold | $113,500+70.7%$107/sqft |
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| 10/4/2005 | Sold | $66,500-18.3%$63/sqft |
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| 3/8/2005 | Sold | $81,375$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,764 +2.1% | $212,300 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $3,688 -1.3% | $187,500 |
| 2023 | $3,738 +0.8% | $187,500 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $3,710 +3.2% | $158,600 |
| 2021 | $3,594 +6.7% | $158,600 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $3,368 +7.9% | $144,000 +10.9% |
| 2019 | $3,122 +1% | $129,900 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $3,092 | $116,200 |
| 2017 | $3,092 +14% | $116,200 +12.9% |
| 2016 | $2,712 | $102,900 |
| 2015 | $2,712 +6.5% | $102,900 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $2,546 | $99,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $99,400 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $100,100 -7.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $108,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $108,500 +7.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $101,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $101,000 +1.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $99,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $99,600 +7.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $92,550 +3.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,340 |
| 2001 | -- | $89,340 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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