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5206 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310

$245,000

Home List Price

$2,909*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,200 SqFt
$204/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

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5206 Douglas Ave, Des Moines$245,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,909*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
Year Built1950
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #693985
Lot Size0.17 Acres
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)

About 5206 Douglas Ave

You'll be wowed when you walk into this surprising home! Everywhere you look, this home has been updated and features two living spaces on the main floor so there is plenty of room for what your family needs. You'll love the open floor concept with the huge kitchen, quartz counters and beautiful cabinets, overlooking the dining space and family room. Another surprise is the two big bathrooms, one boasting a double vanity. There's plenty of space for outdoor entertaining with decks on the front and back of the home as well as a fenced in yard. There's still more to see in the basement which is also updated! Mechanicals are newer and washer and dryer are new. This home has so much to offer for the price. This is a rare one for sure so schedule your showing today.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Living Area: 1,200 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Mid-America
  • Office Phone: (515) 778-2814
  • Listing Agent: Ann Mars

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.17 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: From Merle Hay Road, turn east on Douglas. Home will be on the right.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $245,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $204/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,702
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Des Moines, IA.

Med. Sold Price

$209.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$185

Avg. Days On Market

32

# of Sold Homes

255

5206 Douglas Ave vs Des Moines

11 DAYS ON ROCKET

-21 Days

$245,000

+$35K More

$204/SqFt

+$18 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $35K more than the Median Sold Price and $18/SqFt more 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: #693985

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Mid-America
  • Office Phone: (515) 778-2814
  • Listing Agent: Ann Mars

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jan 07, 2016Home Sold
$110,000
Jul 18, 2012Home Sold
$93,000
Jul 21, 2004Home Sold
$58,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$3,702$154,900
2020$3,702$142,800
2019$3,350$142,800
2018$3,350$125,900
2017$3,487$125,900

History based on county public records data.

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$1,290

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$801

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

  • 0.93 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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2
/10
  • Meredith Middle School

  • 4827 Madison Ave

  • 0.50 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10
  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 1.65 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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1
/10
  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 6.62 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10
  • Hoover High School

  • 4800 Aurora Ave

  • 0.59 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,461. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5206 Douglas Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5206 Douglas Ave property is $245,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5206 Douglas Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.

Is this property for sale now?

Sale Pending: 5206 Douglas Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 5206 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 $3,702 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on January 7, 2016 for $110,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5206 Douglas Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5206 Douglas Ave is 1,200 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5206 Douglas Ave is 1950.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50310›5206 Douglas Ave

This home is located at 5206 Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 1,200 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $245,000.

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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