Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, this rambling ranch offers the rare feeling of country living on nearly an acre, yet it's only minutes from shopping, dining, and transportation. Inside, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms including a 14' x 12' primary suite along with a large living room, dining room, and mudroom. A sunlit four-seasons room opens onto two decks, perfect for enjoying the natural setting. The property also includes a shed and an oversized two-car garage with 220 amp service and pass-through doors, making it ideal for projects, hobbies, or extra storage. If you've been looking for a place with good bones, plenty of space, and a setting that feels like home the moment you arrive, this is your opportunity.
Sold for $275,000
$275,000
5938 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
3beds
1,658sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.99 Acres Lot
$276,600 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$2,012 Estimated rent
Home value
$276,600
$260,000 - $293,000
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Quiet dead-end streetSunlit four-seasons roomGenerously sized bedroomsOversized two-car garageOpens onto two decksDining room
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Listed by:
Erin Rundall (515)326-0369,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Jason Rude
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 725696
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Hot Water
Cooling
- See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,658
- Total interior livable area: 1,658 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Storage
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.99 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 12007526102000
- Zoning: Res R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $293,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,070
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | Sold | $275,000$166/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #725696 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Pending sale | $275,000$166/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #725696 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listing removed | $275,000$166/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #725696 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2025 | Pending sale | $275,000$166/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #725696 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+97.1%$166/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #725696 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2002 | Sold | $139,500$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,590 -3.7% | $293,000 +16% |
| 2024 | $4,764 +3.9% | $252,600 |
| 2023 | $4,586 +0.8% | $252,600 +24.1% |
| 2022 | $4,550 +6.2% | $203,500 |
| 2021 | $4,284 -3.6% | $203,500 +12.9% |
| 2020 | $4,446 +1.7% | $180,300 |
| 2019 | $4,372 +1.2% | $180,300 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $4,322 | $171,200 |
| 2017 | $4,322 -0.3% | $171,200 -1.2% |
| 2016 | $4,336 | $173,300 |
| 2015 | $4,336 +11.1% | $173,300 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $3,904 | $161,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $161,400 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $161,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $161,700 +2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $158,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $158,000 +2.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $154,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $154,400 +6.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $145,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $145,200 +11.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $130,340 +7% |
| 2002 | -- | $121,810 |
| 2001 | -- | $121,810 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Southwestern Hills
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 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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