Charming and affordable 3 bedroom ranch offering over 1,000 sq ft of comfortable living space. This well maintained home features fresh paint, an updated feel throughout, and a newer oversized garage with plenty of room for vehicles, storage, hobbies or a workshop space. Enjoy the benefit of county taxes while still being conveniently located near shopping, dining, and interstate access. Located within the desirable Saydel school district, this home is a great opportunity for first time homebuyers, downsizers, or investors. Move in ready and full of potential! Newer roof, windows, HVAC and Water Heater.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (7/6)
$285,000
6820 NW 5th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50313
3beds
1,027sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
10,628 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh paintUpdated feel throughoutNewer roof
- 46 days |
- 642 |
- 13 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Maggie Anderson 515-210-9676,
Boutique Real Estate
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741393
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,027
- Total interior livable area: 1,027 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 10,628 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 85 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 27001254189000
- Zoning: Res
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: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $216,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,813
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $285,000-1.7%$278/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Price change | $290,000-3.3%$282/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000+173.4%$292/sqft |
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| 3/8/2017 | Sold | $109,710+1.6%$107/sqft |
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| 12/28/2016 | Pending sale | $108,000$105/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #529853 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $108,000-17.5%$105/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #529853 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2016 | Sold | $130,937+60.7%$127/sqft |
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| 6/20/1997 | Sold | $81,500$79/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,728 +18% | $216,800 +9.9% |
| 2024 | $2,312 -0.6% | $197,300 +16.9% |
| 2023 | $2,326 +1.7% | $168,800 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $2,288 +5% | $142,800 |
| 2021 | $2,180 +1.3% | $142,800 +11% |
| 2020 | $2,152 +9.8% | $128,600 |
| 2019 | $1,960 +2.1% | $128,600 +14.1% |
| 2018 | $1,920 | $112,700 |
| 2017 | $1,920 +17.6% | $112,700 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $1,632 | $104,500 |
| 2015 | $1,632 -1.7% | $104,500 -3.1% |
| 2014 | $1,660 | $107,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $107,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $107,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $107,800 -1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $109,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $109,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $109,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $109,600 +11.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $98,100 +9.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,930 +10.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,670 |
| 2001 | -- | $81,670 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50313
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Cornell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Woodside Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 3/10Saydel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Saydel Consolidated
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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50313
- 6820 NW 5th Ct




