This is your chance to own a solid home with tons of potential at an unbeatable price.
Motivated Seller + New Price! Retro Charm Meets Modern Comfort Near Beaverdale
Step into this spacious 1970s split-foyer home, enjoyed by the same family for over 36 years! Major updates are already done, including a new HVAC system, roof, gutters, remodeled bathroom, updated electrical, fresh paint, water heater, and water softener—giving you peace of mind from day one. All appliances are included.
The home retains its original character with a groovy red wood-burning fireplace and a built-in bar area—perfect for entertaining. The fully fenced backyard offers plenty of space to relax, and the newer two-car garage plus extra parking make hosting easy.
Don’t let the carpet and countertops hold you back! A new carpet estimate from Nebraska Furniture Mart is just $5,000, and new countertops around $800—simple updates that could instantly elevate this home and add value.
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Sold for $205,000 on 04/18/25
$205,000
5111 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
872sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
8,973.36 Square Feet Lot
$205,100 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$1,578 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 25, 2025 at 07:20am
Listed by:
Nicole Williams (515)778-8088,
Platinum Realty LLC
Bought with:
Neil Seales
Baxter Real Estate Agency
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 709195
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 872
- Total interior livable area: 872 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,973 sqft
- Dimensions: 56 x 160
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10000815001000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Split-Foyer
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability
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$205,100
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$209,202