Charming brick ranch offering comfort, updates, and plenty of space inside and out. The main level features a welcoming living room and an updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, butcher block counters, and a pantry for extra storage. Three bedrooms and a full-size updated bathroom complete the main floor. The basement expands your living space with tall ceilings and an additional living room, offering endless potential for a rec room, office, or home gym. Outside, you'll find a 2-car detached garage, a large concrete patio perfect for entertaining, and a HUGE yard for gardening, play, or pets. Recent updates include a newer roof, newer HVAC, vinyl windows, and new gutters, ensuring low-maintenance living for years to come. This home blends timeless brick charm with modern updates in a move-in ready package.
Sold for $231,000
$231,000
5817 SW 13th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
972sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.43 Acres Lot
$229,800 Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$1,543 Estimated rent
Home value
$229,800
$218,000 - $244,000
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Updated eat-in kitchenTall ceilingsHuge yardPantry for extra storageButcher block countersStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Angela Meek (515)577-7729,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Mariah Meek 515-322-0596,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Michael Volquardsen
Local Realty Company
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724156
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 972
- Total interior livable area: 972 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 480
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 61 x 310
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12003435000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $231,000+0.4%$238/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724156 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $230,000+24.3%$237/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724156 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2022 | Sold | $185,000+2.8%$190/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #655089 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2022 | Pending sale | $179,900$185/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #655089 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $179,900+124.9%$185/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #655089 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2022 | Sold | $80,000-28.9%$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2004 | Sold | $112,500$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,008 +2.1% | $224,100 +12.3% |
| 2024 | $3,926 +6.5% | $199,600 |
| 2023 | $3,688 +6.9% | $199,600 +27.5% |
| 2022 | $3,450 +3.9% | $156,500 |
| 2021 | $3,322 -3.6% | $156,500 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $3,446 +7.4% | $141,700 |
| 2019 | $3,208 +1.2% | $141,700 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $3,170 | $127,900 |
| 2017 | $3,170 +9.8% | $127,900 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $2,886 | $118,200 |
| 2015 | $2,886 +6.8% | $118,200 +3.3% |
| 2014 | $2,702 | $114,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $114,400 -1.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $115,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $115,700 -3.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $120,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $120,400 -7.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $130,000 +10.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $117,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $117,500 +9% |
| 2003 | -- | $107,800 +19.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $90,180 |
| 2001 | -- | $90,180 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 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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