Downtown Energy Meets Loft Living!
Craving the vibrancy and convenience of downtown living? This fully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath loft at Whiteline delivers it all!
Soaring floor-to-ceiling windows fill the space with natural light, highlighting the perfect mix of industrial character and cozy, modern comfort. Step onto your private balcony to enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the tree-lined surroundings or unwind and watch the fireworks following a home ICubs game.
Enjoy the added peace of mind of secure parking and a secure building, while being just steps from all that downtown offers including the Farmers Market, Civic Center, great restaurants, the River Walk and Principal Park just to name a few. And with a warm, welcoming community of residents, you'll feel right at home from the moment you arrive.
Ready for an even bigger view, head upstairs to enjoy the building's rooftop and skyline views, the perfect spot to take in the energy of downtown.
Don't miss your opportunity to call Whiteline home and experience downtown living at its best!
For sale
$253,000
120 SW 5th St Unit 308, Des Moines, IA 50309
1beds
834sqft
Townhouse, Condominium
Built in 1913
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$455/mo HOA
What's special
Soaring floor-to-ceiling windowsNatural light
- 21 hours |
- 71 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Janet Winn (641)780-4800,
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747247
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant, See Remarks
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Elevator, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Interior area
- Total structure area: 834
- Total interior livable area: 834 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Metal
Details
- Parcel number: 02002740027000;782409216077
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness, Gated, Snow Removal
- Security: Security System, Fire Alarm, Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $455 monthly
- HOA name: Whiteline Lofts
- Second HOA name: Knapp Property Management
- Second HOA phone: 515-223-4000
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $303/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,410
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $253,000+40.6%$303/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/29/2021 | Sold | $179,935-7.7%$216/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $195,000$234/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #623847 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2020 | Listing removed | $195,000$234/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #614932 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $195,000+6.3%$234/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #614932 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2020 | Listing removed | $183,500$220/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #595852 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $183,500+1.9%$220/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #595852 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2020 | Sold | $180,000-1.9%$216/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/4/2020 | Pending sale | $183,500$220/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #595852 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $183,500+6.7%$220/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #595852 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2018 | Sold | $172,000-2.2%$206/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/23/2018 | Price change | $175,900-3.4%$211/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $182,000+53.6%$218/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2013 | Sold | $118,500-20.9%$142/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2012 | Listing removed | $149,900$180/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #370166 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2011 | Listed for sale | $149,900$180/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #370166 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,316 +2% | $226,400 +5.3% |
| 2024 | $4,230 -3.3% | $215,000 |
| 2023 | $4,374 +0.8% | $215,000 +15.8% |
| 2022 | $4,340 +5.4% | $185,600 |
| 2021 | $4,116 -8.5% | $185,600 +7% |
| 2020 | $4,498 +6.1% | $173,500 |
| 2019 | $4,238 +1% | $173,500 +10% |
| 2018 | $4,196 | $157,700 |
| 2017 | $4,196 +871.3% | $157,700 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $432 | $145,000 |
| 2015 | $432 -1.4% | $145,000 -16.1% |
| 2014 | $438 | $172,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $172,900 -9% |
| 2012 | -- | $190,020 |
| 2011 | -- | $190,020 |
| 2010 | -- | $190,020 |
| 2009 | -- | $190,020 |
| 2008 | -- | $190,020 |
| 2007 | -- | $190,020 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown Des Moines
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Walnut Street SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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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