For sale

$190,000

5414 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

2beds

768sqft

$1,404/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1949

5,445 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$247/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

A great Merle Hay area Ranch in a quiet neighborhood that is close to everything. This 2 BR, 1 BA home has had numerous updates including a remodeled kitchen, updated bath, HVAC less than 10 years old. Updated plumbing and electrical 12 years ago. Even the basement has been stubbed for an additional bathroom if you wanted to add one. Hardwood floors have been refinished throughout the home. Sliding glass door added out the rear over a new deck and setup for a hottub, including the electrical. Single car garage. Great starter home for the family. Come take a look and make it yours.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove, Washer

Features

Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 768
Total interior livable area: 768 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 5,445 Square Feet
Dimensions: 60 x 91
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 10007604000000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1949

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $247/sqft
Tax assessed value: $161,200
Annual tax amount: $3,038
Date on market: 10/28/2026
Cumulative days on market: 9 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/29/2026	Listed for sale	$190,000+31%$247/sqft
Source: DMMLS #752051 Report a problem
6/22/2021	Sold	$145,000$189/sqft
Source: DMMLS #628522 Report a problem
5/24/2021	Pending sale	$145,000$189/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Central #628522 Report a problem
5/24/2021	Listed for sale	$145,000$189/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Central #628522 Report a problem
5/24/2021	Pending sale	$145,000$189/sqft
Source: DMMLS #628522 Report a problem
5/6/2021	Listed for sale	$145,000+107.1%$189/sqft
Source: DMMLS #628522 Report a problem
1/8/2014	Sold	$70,000-6.7%$91/sqft
Source: DMMLS #428177 Report a problem
12/5/2013	Listed for sale	$75,000$98/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #428177 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,554 +2.2%	$161,200 +17.3%
2024	$2,498 -2.1%	$137,400
2023	$2,552 +0.8%	$137,400 +17.2%
2022	$2,532 -6.2%	$117,200
2021	$2,698 -3.7%	$117,200 +8.4%
2020	$2,802 +9.3%	$108,100
2019	$2,564 +1%	$108,100 +13.3%
2018	$2,538	$95,400
2017	$2,538 +8.6%	$95,400 +7.6%
2016	$2,338	$88,700
2015	$2,338 +8.8%	$88,700 +5.7%
2014	$2,148	$83,900
2013	--	$83,900 -0.7%
2012	--	$84,500
2011	--	$84,500 -5.1%
2010	--	$89,000
2009	--	$89,000 +5.2%
2008	--	$84,600
2007	--	$84,600 +5.9%
2006	--	$79,900
2005	--	$79,900 +13.7%
2003	--	$70,250 +15.4%
2002	--	$60,860
2001	--	$60,860