Charming ranch on the south side of Des Moines with an easy commute to downtown and updates throughout. This 2-bedroom home features a kitchen with a breakfast bar and dining area, plus new LVP flooring on the main level. The fully renovated lower level adds great living space, including a large family room, a full bath with a custom-tiled shower and glass door, and a bar area perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the enclosed back porch and a large backyard with a wood privacy fence. The oversized, detached two-car garage is wired for 220 and offers plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or a workshop. Schedule your showing today.
For sale
$230,000
5903 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
964sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
10,367 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$239/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully renovated lower levelLarge family roomEnclosed back porchDining area
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- 451 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Tammy Heckart (515)599-8807,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743966
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & 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: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 964
- Total interior livable area: 964 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 10,367 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 76 x 135
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12003450000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $239/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $212,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,758
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000+17.3%$239/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #743966 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2023 | Sold | $196,000+12%$203/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #679804 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2023 | Pending sale | $175,000$182/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #679804 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $175,000+95.5%$182/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #679804 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2000 | Sold | $89,500$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,758 +12.6% | $212,300 +13.4% |
| 2024 | $3,338 -1.8% | $187,200 |
| 2023 | $3,400 +0.8% | $187,200 +22.3% |
| 2022 | $3,372 +3.9% | $153,100 |
| 2021 | $3,244 -3.6% | $153,100 +10.5% |
| 2020 | $3,364 +7.2% | $138,600 |
| 2019 | $3,138 +1.2% | $138,600 +10.6% |
| 2018 | $3,102 | $125,300 |
| 2017 | $3,102 +9.9% | $125,300 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $2,822 | $115,800 |
| 2015 | $2,822 +12.5% | $115,800 +3% |
| 2014 | $2,508 | $112,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $112,400 -1.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,800 -2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $117,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $117,200 -4.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $123,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $123,100 +13.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $108,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $108,200 +16.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $92,980 +14% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,550 |
| 2001 | -- | $81,550 |
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Climate risks
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: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Watrous South
- 5903 SW 14th St
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