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5300 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310

$289,000

Home List Price

$3,432*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,652 SqFt
$175/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

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5300 Douglas Ave, Des Moines$289,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$3,432*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1912
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceGas Log
MLS #694950
Lot Size0.26 Acres
StatusActive

About 5300 Douglas Ave

Large house with good square foot, recent renovations to the kitchen and bathrooms. Newer roof in the last couple of years. The house has been utilized for short term rentals. All of the furnishments such as decorations, furniture, silverware, bath towels, etc. can be sold with the property.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Living Area: 1,652 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Space Simply
  • Office Phone: (515) 423-0899
  • Listing Agent: Cy Phillips

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Gas Log

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Fence

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.26 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Hoover High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Meredith Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Hillis Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: East from Merle Hay on Douglas, house is on the south side of the street.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $289,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $175/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,090
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$209.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$185

Avg. Days On Market

32

# of Sold Homes

255

5300 Douglas Ave vs Des Moines

18 DAYS ON ROCKET

-14 Days

$289,000

+$79K More

$175/SqFt

-$11 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $79K more than the Median Sold Price and $11/SqFt less than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #694950

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Space Simply
  • Office Phone: (515) 423-0899
  • Listing Agent: Cy Phillips

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$4,090$186,100
2020$4,090$169,900
2019$3,652$169,900
2018$3,652$149,300
2017$3,376$149,300

History based on county public records data.

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$1,510

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$933

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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2
/10

  • Hillis Elementary School

  • 2401 56th St

  • 0.92 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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2
/10

  • Meredith Middle School

  • 4827 Madison Ave

  • 0.53 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 1.62 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 6.67 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Hoover High School

  • 4800 Aurora Ave

  • 0.63 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,461. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5300 Douglas Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5300 Douglas Ave property is $289,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5300 Douglas Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 5300 Douglas Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 5300 Douglas Ave are:
Hillis Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Meredith Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Hoover High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $4,090 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5300 Douglas Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5300 Douglas Ave is 1,652 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5300 Douglas Ave is 1912.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50310›5300 Douglas Ave

This home is located at 5300 Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 1,652 square foot home, which was built in 1912, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 10, 2024 and is currently priced at $289,000.

Over 55 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2024 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 124 listings were sold below the listed price and 76 listings were sold for the listed price. In April 2024 in Des Moines, IA there were 0.1% more homes for sale than in March 2024. The median list price of listings available in April 2024 was $209,944, while the average time on the real estate market was 32 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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