Clean and ready for new owners! Situated in a great location and neighborhood, this ranch offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, spacious living room, dining and functional kitchen. Updated appliances with gas stove, beautiful hardwood floors, updated bath. Lower level holds the laundry space, cedar closets, room for a work area, framed off room for a non conforming bedroom or office and additional space for more storage or future finish space. Enjoy the backyard from your large deck or entertain around the firepit. Detached garage is also a plus! New roof and updated gutters. Easy to show!
Sold for $217,900
$217,900
5815 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322
2beds
940sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,187.4 Square Feet Lot
$229,100 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$1,328 Estimated rent
Home value
$229,100
$218,000 - $241,000
$1,328/mo
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Detached garageLaundry spaceUpdated bathBeautiful hardwood floorsUpdated appliancesNew roofLarge deck
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Listed by:
CARYN HELGESON 515-453-5192,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Bought with:
Beth Cochran
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 692352
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 940
- Total interior livable area: 940 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,187 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 120
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10004875000000
- Zoning: N3B
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: 1947
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,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/3/2024 | Sold | $217,900-0.9%$232/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #692352 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2024 | Pending sale | $219,900$234/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692352 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $219,900+37.4%$234/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692352 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2019 | Sold | $160,000-3%$170/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #579820 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2019 | Pending sale | $164,900$175/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #579820 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $164,900+30.4%$175/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #579820 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2014 | Sold | $126,500-2.6%$135/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #430774 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2014 | Listed for sale | $129,900+1.9%$138/sqft |
Source: Twenty20 Real Estate #430774 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2007 | Sold | $127,500+6.3%$136/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2005 | Sold | $120,000+7.1%$128/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2003 | Sold | $112,000$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,612 +2% | $200,800 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $3,540 -4.6% | $179,900 |
| 2023 | $3,710 +0.8% | $179,900 +14.3% |
| 2022 | $3,682 +4.5% | $157,400 |
| 2021 | $3,524 -3.7% | $157,400 +11.5% |
| 2020 | $3,660 +16.7% | $141,200 |
| 2019 | $3,136 +1.2% | $141,200 +12.8% |
| 2018 | $3,098 | $125,200 |
| 2017 | $3,098 +5.7% | $125,200 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $2,930 | $119,900 |
| 2015 | $2,930 +29.3% | $119,900 +23.1% |
| 2014 | $2,266 | $97,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $97,400 -10.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $108,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $108,600 -5.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $115,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $115,200 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $111,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $111,400 +5.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $105,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $105,600 +9.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $96,640 +16.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,940 |
| 2001 | -- | $82,940 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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