Welcome to 6860 NW 5th Street! This beautifully maintained split-foyer home offers the perfect combination of thoughtful updates, flexible living space, and an incredible backyard! Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a fifth nonconforming bedroom, there?s plenty of room to spread out. The updated kitchen showcases granite countertops, while the spacious primary bedroom features a walk-in closet. You?ll also appreciate the beautifully tiled bathroom shower and finished walkout lower level, offering additional living space with endless possibilities. Step outside to your own backyard retreat! An oversized deck overlooks the fully fenced yard, complete with a fire pit and plenty of space for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying the outdoors. Situated on a generous lot of over a quarter acre, this property also features a detached two-car garage, newer furnace and central air, and a roof approximately six years old. With low county property taxes, functional living spaces, and impressive outdoor amenities, this home checks so many boxes! Schedule your private showing today!
For sale
$325,000
6860 NW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
4beds
981sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.29 Acres Lot
$318,900 Zestimate®
$331/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished walkout lower levelWalk-in closetUpdated kitchenGranite countertopsBeautifully tiled bathroom showerDetached two-car garageFully fenced yard
- 4 days
- 350
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates,
Morgan Moen,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750848
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 981
- Total interior livable area: 981 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 456
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 27001254167000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Foyer
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $331/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $216,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,768
- Date on market: 10/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$318,900
$303,000 - $335,000
$1,744/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+4.2%$331/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Sold | $312,000+4%$318/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Pending sale | $299,990$306/sqft |
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| 4/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,990+29.3%$306/sqft |
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| 6/4/2021 | Sold | $232,000+5.5%$236/sqft |
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| 5/28/2021 | Pending sale | $220,000$224/sqft |
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| 5/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $220,000$224/sqft |
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| 3/5/2021 | Pending sale | $220,000$224/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $220,000+10.1%$224/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2018 | Listing removed | $199,900$204/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2018 | Pending sale | $199,900$204/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2018 | Price change | $199,900-4.8%$204/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $210,000+69.4%$214/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2013 | Sold | $124,000-8.1%$126/sqft |
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| 7/10/2013 | Listed for sale | $135,000$138/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #421144 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,570 +1% | $216,400 +10.4% |
| 2024 | $2,544 +1% | $196,100 |
| 2023 | $2,520 +1.7% | $196,100 +19.9% |
| 2022 | $2,478 +5.1% | $163,600 |
| 2021 | $2,358 +1.5% | $163,600 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $2,324 +10.8% | $147,700 |
| 2019 | $2,098 +2.2% | $147,700 +14.3% |
| 2018 | $2,052 | $129,200 |
| 2017 | $2,052 +7.8% | $129,200 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $1,904 | $120,400 |
| 2015 | $1,904 -3.5% | $120,400 -4.7% |
| 2014 | $1,974 | $126,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $126,400 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $126,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $126,600 +1.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $124,900 +9.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $113,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $113,700 +10.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $103,080 +7.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,220 |
| 2001 | -- | $96,220 |
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Neighborhood: 50313
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Saydel Consolidated
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