Price Improvement!
Now offered at $144,900, this thoughtfully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a simple, low-maintenance lifestyle in a tucked-away south side location that still keeps you close to everything.
Partially furnished for added convenience, this home allows for an easy, stress-free move with key items already in place. Enjoy off-street parking and a functional layout that makes great use of the space.
Seller is offering $3,000 toward buyer's closing costs, helping reduce upfront expenses. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major routes while still offering a more private, quiet setting.
Motivated seller ready for their next chapter. Schedule your showing today!
Sold for $144,000
Zestimate®
$144,000
6204 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
1beds
666sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$144,000 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$927 Estimated rent
Home value
$144,000
$137,000 - $151,000
$927/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$927/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$927/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$996/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$996/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Handy outdoor storageExtended living spaceThoughtful upgrades throughout
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sara Nielsen (515)423-8930,
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with:
Junior Ibarra
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Roshni Ryan
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734016
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 666
- Total interior livable area: 666 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55.3 x 124.8
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 12005468000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $81,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,096
- Date on market: 2/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Sold | $144,000-0.6%$216/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #734016 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2026 | Pending sale | $144,900$218/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734016 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$218/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734016 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $149,900-3.3%$225/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734016 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $155,000$233/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734016 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Pending sale | $155,000$233/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734016 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2026 | Price change | $155,000-3.1%$233/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734016 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000+3.2%$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #734016 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2025 | Listing removed | $155,000$233/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727178 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $155,000-3.1%$233/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727178 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $160,000+220%$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727178 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2020 | Sold | $50,000-16.5%$75/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #594434 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2020 | Pending sale | $59,900$90/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Revolution #594434 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $59,900$90/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Revolution #594434 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2019 | Pending sale | $59,900$90/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Revolution #594434 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $59,900$90/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Revolution #594434 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $794 -11.8% | $81,900 +13.9% |
| 2024 | $900 -17% | $71,900 |
| 2023 | $1,084 +0.9% | $71,900 +23.3% |
| 2022 | $1,074 +10.3% | $58,300 |
| 2021 | $974 -26.2% | $58,300 +14.5% |
| 2020 | $1,320 +47% | $50,900 |
| 2019 | $898 +1.8% | $50,900 +12.6% |
| 2018 | $882 | $45,200 |
| 2017 | $882 +15.1% | $45,200 +10% |
| 2016 | $766 | $41,100 |
| 2015 | $766 +0.9% | $41,100 +0.5% |
| 2014 | $759 | $40,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $40,900 -4.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $42,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $42,800 -0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $42,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $42,900 -0.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $43,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $43,000 +8.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $39,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $39,500 -1.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $40,180 +7.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $37,380 |
| 2001 | -- | $37,380 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fort Des Moines
Nearby homes
- $154,3002 bd1 ba-- sqft504 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $151,7002 bd1 ba815 sqft506 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $106,6001 bd1 ba816 sqft503 Lally St, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $147,8001 bd1 ba864 sqft404 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $153,6002 bd2 ba1k sqft508 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $229,3003 bd2 ba854 sqft505 Lally St, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $226,9003 bd1 ba1.3k sqft505 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $247,1003 bd2 ba1.1k sqft6209 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10McCombs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 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.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$144,000
2% more
+$2,880
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$146,880
- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Fort Des Moines
- 6204 SW 5th St
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Des Moines Topics
