For sale

$209,900

5802 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50315

2beds

990sqft

$1,637/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1912

0.26 Acres Lot

$203,000 Zestimate^®

$212/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Spacious corner lotGenerous corner lotBright refreshed living spaces

Newly refinished home on a spacious corner lot! This beautiful 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home has been completely updated inside and out within the last couple years, offering modern living in a highly desirable location. Enjoy bright, refreshed living spaces and peace of mind with extensive exterior and interior updates. The full unfinished basement provides massive storage potential or room to expand your living space in the future. Situated on a generous corner lot, you will have plenty of outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or pets. Don't miss this move-in-ready home! Call today to schedule your private showing! Square Feet: 990 Lot Size: 11,200.0 Sq ft M/L Town: Des Moines Year Built: 1912 Heating & Cooling: FHAGas-Central Air Taxes: $ 2,848 Possession: Upon Closing Terms: Cash, Payable at Closing Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Construction: 1 Story Frame Roof: Asphalt Siding: Vinyl Zoning: Residential

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room

Kitchen

Features: Galley

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven

Features

Flooring: Linoleum, Vinyl
Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 990
Total interior livable area: 990 sqft
Finished area above ground: 990

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Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Open Porch
Exterior features: Corner

Lot

Size: 0.26 Acres
Features: Trees

Details

Parcel number: 12005706002000
Lease amount: $0

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Frame, Aluminum Siding
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1912

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Amps(0)

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $212/sqft
Tax assessed value: $146,200
Annual tax amount: $2,848
Date on market: 9/11/2026
Date available: 09/10/2026

Estimated market value

$203,000

$193,000 - $213,000

$1,099/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/11/2026	Listed for sale	$209,900+371.7%$212/sqft
Source: My State MLS #11974126 Report a problem
6/20/2003	Sold	$44,500$45/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,622 +2%	$146,200 +11.9%
2024	$2,570 +4%	$130,600
2023	$2,470 +0.7%	$130,600 +24.6%
2022	$2,452 +5.9%	$104,800
2021	$2,316 -3.7%	$104,800 +12.9%
2020	$2,406 +7.6%	$92,800
2019	$2,236 +1%	$92,800 +11.5%
2018	$2,214	$83,200
2017	$2,214 +9%	$83,200 +7.9%
2016	$2,032	$77,100
2015	$2,032 +4.7%	$77,100 +1.7%
2014	$1,940	$75,800
2013	--	$75,800 -5.3%
2012	--	$80,000
2011	--	$80,000 +0.9%
2010	--	$79,300
2009	--	$79,300 -8.7%
2008	--	$86,900
2007	--	$86,900 +4.8%
2006	--	$82,900
2005	--	$82,900 +55.2%
2003	--	$53,430 -2.1%
2002	--	$54,570
2001	--	$54,570