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  • $281,200

    5936 Cottage Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1,049sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1951
    10,018 Square Feet Lot
    $281,200 Zestimate®
    $268/sqft
    $1,762 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $281,200

    $267,000 - $295,000

    $1,762/mo

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    What's special

    Charming 1 & 1/2 story recently renovated home nestled in the charming Waveland Woods neighborhood. Living room with newly refinished hardwood floors and large windows overlooking 9,000+ private landscaped backyard. Two main floor bedrooms and full bath. Updated kitchen includes stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, pantry closet and new laminate floors. Updated second floor includes a large master bedroom. In addition, there is a retreat like 3 seasons room (225 sq ft) off the living room with a wood burning stove. Lower level has a finished rec/family room (650 sq ft) with new carpet, 3/4 bath and laundry room. Large storage/mechanical room. Basement has been waterproofed and has 2 sump pumps. Storage shed for lawn equipment/firewood. Extra deep one car garage. Close to schools, and freeway. 3% buyer agent commission

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,049 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 10,018 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09007624000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1951

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/5/2018Sold$195,000-1.8%$186/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/4/2018Pending sale$198,500$189/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/1/2018Listed for sale$198,500+39.3%$189/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/11/2015Sold$142,500-1.7%$136/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #500068 Report a problem
    7/22/2015Listed for sale$144,900+12.8%$138/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #500068 Report a problem
    9/23/2009Sold$128,500-6.2%$122/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/7/2004Sold$137,000+20.2%$131/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/15/1999Sold$114,000$109/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,450 +2.2%$259,100 +11.7%
    2024$4,356 -0.6%$231,900
    2023$4,382 +0.8%$231,900 +19%
    2022$4,346 +0.8%$194,800
    2021$4,312 -3.6%$194,800 +7.4%
    2020$4,474 +8.1%$181,400
    2019$4,138 +1.2%$181,400 +11.6%
    2018$4,090 $162,500
    2017$4,090 +15%$162,500 +13.1%
    2016$3,556 $143,700
    2015$3,556 +8.9%$143,700 +5.4%
    2014$3,264 $136,400
    2013-- $136,400 +2.2%
    2012-- $133,400
    2011-- $133,400 -5.1%
    2010-- $140,600
    2009-- $140,600 -0.1%
    2008-- $140,800
    2007-- $140,800 +6.7%
    2006-- $132,000
    2005-- $132,000 +9.1%
    2003-- $120,940 +10.1%
    2002-- $109,870
    2001-- $109,870

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    Neighborhood: Waveland Woods

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