Welcome home to this well-kept 2-bedroom charmer nestled in a quiet neighborhood on the south side of Des Moines. This move-in-ready home features an updated kitchen with modern finishes, perfect for cooking and entertaining. Outside you'll enjoy a covered patio—ideal for relaxing evenings or weekend BBQs. The huge, fully fenced yard offers space for gardening, play, or pets. And for car enthusiasts or hobbyists, you’ll love the oversized 2-car garage with extra room for tools, storage, or a workshop. With the airport, library, pool, zoo, and more located just minutes away, this home checks all the boxes!
Sold for $215,000
$215,000
5811 SW 13th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
922sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
0.43 Acres Lot
$213,300 Zestimate®
$233/sqft
$1,439 Estimated rent
Home value
$213,300
$201,000 - $226,000
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Updated kitchenFully fenced yardCovered patioQuiet neighborhood
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Listed by:
Terri Steinmann (515)201-2500,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Dawn Edwards
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718874
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 922
- Total interior livable area: 922 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 61 x 310
Details
- Parcel number: 12003434000000
- 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
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $215,000+2.9%$233/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #718874 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2025 | Pending sale | $209,000$227/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718874 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,000+40.4%$227/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718874 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2020 | Sold | $148,900$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #596668 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2020 | Pending sale | $148,900$161/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #596668 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2019 | Listed for sale | $148,900+55.1%$161/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #596668 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2004 | Sold | $96,000$104/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,782 +2.2% | $223,100 +12.3% |
| 2024 | $3,702 +1.9% | $198,600 |
| 2023 | $3,632 +0.8% | $198,600 +21.8% |
| 2022 | $3,602 +4% | $163,000 |
| 2021 | $3,462 -3.6% | $163,000 +10.7% |
| 2020 | $3,590 +7.5% | $147,300 |
| 2019 | $3,340 +1.2% | $147,300 +10.9% |
| 2018 | $3,300 | $132,800 |
| 2017 | $3,300 +9.9% | $132,800 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $3,004 | $122,700 |
| 2015 | $3,004 +6.8% | $122,700 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $2,812 | $118,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $118,700 -1.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $120,000 -2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $122,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $122,800 +7.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $114,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $114,300 +9.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $104,000 +7.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $96,600 +0.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $96,310 +19.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $80,830 |
| 2001 | -- | $80,830 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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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- 5811 SW 13th Pl
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