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Sold for $605,000
  • $605,000

    5518 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

    5beds
    3,465sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    0.65 Acres Lot
    $631,700 Zestimate®
    $175/sqft
    $3,351 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $631,700

    $581,000 - $689,000

    $3,351/mo

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    What's special

    Amazing price per square foot!!! One of the very lowest currently on the market! Dreaming of the quintessential century year old home, located on over a ½ acre on 1 of the most iconic streets & neighborhoods of all of Des Moines? This stately home w/ almost 3,000 SF, has had over $325,000 in updates completed by the current owner. They are now relocating out of town & ready for a new family to fill this beautiful 3 story home w/ love for the years to come! Gorgeous updates throughout include custom high end kitchen & dining room, new baths throughout, upstairs windows, roof, boiler, heat pump & driveway to name a few! This stunning property was part of HGTV’s West End Salvage TV show, which featured a new living room reveal! Main floor highlights include large tiled entry, center staircase & hardwood floors. Oversized living room. Inspiring kitchen has custom cabinetry, upgraded appliances, quartz countertops, huge island, heated floor & pantry. Tiled dining room has slider to deck & has lots of room for entertaining. ½ bath tucked just off the kitchen. Don’t miss the double solarium, all rebuilt in the past several years. Upstairs on the 2nd level, are 5 large rooms w/ lots of space & versatility & full bath. Visit the 3rd level to the fabulous primary bedroom suite or guests quarters to escape it all. This relaxing oasis is complete w/ full bath & soaking tub! Fabulous flat yard & patio off the deck. Less than 5 min walk to Hanawalt Elem & Merrill Middle.

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    Listed by:

    Julie Moore 515-279-6700,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    Joanne May

    RE/MAX Revolution

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 694765MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Electric, Gas, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Microwave, Wine Cooler
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,465
    • Total interior livable area: 3,465 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two,Three Or More
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Patio
    • Fencing: Partial
    Lot
    • Size: 0.65 Acres
    • Dimensions: 150 x 188
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09002914001001
    • Zoning: R

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story,Three Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Rolled/Hot Mop,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1923

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/12/2024Sold$605,000-3.2%$175/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #694765 Report a problem
    11/4/2024Pending sale$624,900$180/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #694765 Report a problem
    10/23/2024Price change$624,900-3.8%$180/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #694765 Report a problem
    9/18/2024Price change$649,900-3.7%$188/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #694765 Report a problem
    8/26/2024Price change$675,000-3.6%$195/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #694765 Report a problem
    6/12/2024Price change$699,900-6.7%$202/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #694765 Report a problem
    5/6/2024Listed for sale$750,000+166566.7%$216/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #694765 Report a problem
    5/7/2021Sold$450-99.9%
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/29/2012Sold$315,000$91/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #400555 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,044 +2.1%$613,000 +11.4%
    2024$10,822 -2.7%$550,100
    2023$11,128 +0.8%$550,100 +16.5%
    2022$11,044 $472,200 0%
    2021-- $472,300 +18.2%
    2020$10,362 +5.7%$399,700
    2019$9,802 +1%$399,700 +9.6%
    2018$9,702 $364,700
    2017$9,702 +9.7%$364,700 +8.7%
    2016$8,844 $335,600
    2015$8,844 +9.9%$335,600 +6.8%
    2014$8,048 $314,300
    2013-- $314,300 -3.4%
    2012-- $325,500
    2011-- $325,500 -0.9%
    2010-- $328,500
    2009-- $328,500 -8.8%
    2008-- $360,000
    2007-- $360,000 +2.9%
    2006-- $349,700
    2005-- $349,700 +12.9%
    2003-- $309,800 +9.7%
    2002-- $282,370
    2001-- $282,370

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Westwood

    Nearby schools

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    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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