This beautifully flipped two-story home in downtown Des Moines offers 1,594 square feet of spacious living with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Thoughtfully updated throughout, it blends modern finishes with plenty of character, creating a warm and inviting space perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. With its prime downtown location, you’ll enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, and all the amenities the city has to offer. Don’t miss your chance to call this stunning home yours!
For sale
$230,000
1235 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
4beds
1,594sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
6,229.08 Square Feet Lot
$226,200 Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern finishesPlenty of characterSpacious livingWarm and inviting space
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2025 at 05:34am
Listed by:
Mariela Mendoza (515)612-3389,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Junior Ibarra 515-497-8133,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 725576
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,594
- Total interior livable area: 1,594 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,229.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 080/05997000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $144/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,966
- Date on market: 9/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 53 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$226,200
$215,000 - $238,000
$1,796/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $230,000$144/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Pending sale | $230,000$144/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $230,000+248.5%$144/sqft |
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| 1/17/2025 | Sold | $66,000+4048.3%$41/sqft |
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| 6/21/2024 | Sold | $1,591-89%$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,713 -14.6% | $92,700 |
| 2023 | $3,177 +126.6% | $92,700 +34.5% |
| 2022 | $1,402 +61.1% | $68,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,282/mo
Principal & interest
$892
Property taxes
$309
Home insurance
$81
Climate risks
Neighborhood: River Bend
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Moulton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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