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5518 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312

$750,000

Home List Price

$8,906*

Closing Credit

5 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,870 SqFt
$261/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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5518 Grand Ave, Des Moines$750,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$8,906*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached Garage2 spaces
Year Built1923
HeatingElectric, Natural Gas, Heat Pump, Hot Water
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceWood Burning, Fireplace Screen
MLS #694765
Lot Size0.65 Acres
StatusActive

About 5518 Grand Ave

Dreaming of the quintessential century year old home, located on over a ½ acre on one of the most iconic streets & neighborhoods of all of Des Moines? This stately home w/ almost 3,000 SF, has had over $325,000 in updates completed by the current owner. They are now relocating out of town & ready for a new family to fill this beautiful 3 story home w/ love for the years to come! Gorgeous updates throughout include custom high end kitchen & dining room, new bathrooms throughout, upstairs windows, roof, boiler, heat pump driveway to name a few! This stunning property was part of a HGTV’s West End Salvage TV show, which featured a new living room reveal! Main floor highlights include large tiled entry, center staircase & hardwood floors. Oversized living room. Inspiring kitchen has custom cabinetry, upgraded appliances, quartz countertops, huge island, heated floor & pantry. Tiled dining room has slider to deck & has lots of room for entertaining. ½ bath tucked just off the kitchen & located by the garage entry. Don’t miss the double solarium, all rebuilt in the past several years. Upstairs on the 2nd level, are 5 large rooms w/ lots of space & versatility & full bath. Visit the 3rd level to the fabulous primary bedroom suite or guests quarters to escape it all. This relaxing oasis is complete w/ full bath & soaking tub! Fabulous flat yard, patio off the deck & extra parking pad on the backside of the home. Less than 5 min walk to Hanawalt Elem & Merrill Middle School.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Two Story, Three Story
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,870 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 279-6700
  • Listing Agent: Julie Moore

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Fence, Patio

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.65 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas, Heat Pump, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roosevelt High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Merrill Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Hanawalt Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Grand Ave. go south on 56th St. Home/ driveway is on your left. Park on the driveway.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $750,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $261/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $10,362
  • 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

5518 Grand Ave vs Des Moines

12 DAYS ON ROCKET

-20 Days

$750,000

+$540K More

$261/SqFt

+$75 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $540K more than the Median Sold Price and $75/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: #694765

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 279-6700
  • Listing Agent: Julie Moore

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 03, 2012Home Sold
$315,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$10,362$472,300
2020$10,362$399,700
2019$9,702$399,700
2018$9,702$364,700
2017$9,076$364,700

History based on county public records data.

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$3,811

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Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$2,315

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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3
/10

  • Hanawalt Elementary School

  • 225 56th St

  • 0.17 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Merrill Middle School

  • 5301 Grand Ave

  • 0.22 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 1.88 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 7.36 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Roosevelt High School

  • 4419 Center St

  • 1.02 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 $83,056. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of 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 5518 Grand Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5518 Grand Ave property is $750,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5518 Grand Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 5518 Grand 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 5518 Grand Ave are:
Hanawalt Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Merrill Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Roosevelt 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 $10,362 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on July 3, 2012 for $315,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5518 Grand Ave has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5518 Grand Ave is 2,870 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5518 Grand Ave is 1923.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50312›5518 Grand Ave

This home is located at 5518 Grand Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Westwood neighborhood. This 2,870 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.65 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 06, 2024 and is currently priced at $750,000.

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. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between March 2024 and April 2024 increased by 0.1%. While the average time on the market in April 2024 was 32 days, the median list price was $209,944.

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

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