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    • Price cut: $6.5K (2/18)
    $242,500

    5501 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315

    4beds
    893sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1991
    0.45 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $272/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Walk out basementNew paint and flooring
    Nice 4 Bedroom ranch style home with 2 baths, All new Paint and Flooring, 3 Bedrooms and bath on main floor. 1 bedroom and 3/4 bath with 2nd family room downstairs. Washer, dryer hook ups in small utility area with rest of basement finished basement. Walk out basement with patio doors to concrete patio over looking large back yard. Yard shed with storage for your yard tools. All information obtained from seller and public records.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: February 18, 2026 at 10:35am

    Listed by:

    Isaiah Roth (515)537-6729,

    RE/MAX Precision

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 728995MLS LogoOriginating 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: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Basement: Partially Finished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 893
    • Total interior livable area: 893 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 850

    Property

    Features
    • Stories: 1
    Lot
    • Size: 0.45 Acres
    • Dimensions: 65 x 299
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12001725006000
    • Zoning: N3B

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Poured
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1991

    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: $272/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $172,600
    • Annual tax amount: $1,632
    • Date on market: 10/23/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 236 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Estimated market value

    Not available

    Estimated sales range

    Not available

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    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    2/18/2026Price change$242,500-2.6%$272/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #728995 Report a problem
    11/19/2025Price change$2,050-3.5%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    10/23/2025Listed for sale$249,000-6%$279/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #728995 Report a problem
    10/23/2025Price change$2,125-1.2%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    10/14/2025Listing removed$265,000$297/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722446 Report a problem
    10/14/2025Price change$2,150-4.4%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    10/8/2025Price change$2,250-4.3%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    8/21/2025Price change$2,350-4.1%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    8/11/2025Price change$265,000-2.8%$297/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722446 Report a problem
    7/16/2025Listed for sale$272,500+137%$305/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722446 Report a problem
    6/18/2025Listed for rent$2,450+146.2%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    4/8/2014Listing removed$995$1/sqft
    Source: Housebuyers Report a problem
    12/28/2013Listed for rent$995$1/sqft
    Source: Housebuyers Report a problem
    12/2/2011Listing removed$115,000$129/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #388908 Report a problem
    10/1/2011Price change$115,000-4.2%$129/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #388908 Report a problem
    8/16/2011Listed for sale$120,000+325%$134/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #388908 Report a problem
    6/9/2011Sold$28,233-76.4%$32/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/23/2006Sold$119,500+20.1%$134/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/3/2003Sold$99,500+18.5%$111/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/12/1999Sold$84,000$94/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$3,264 +4.1%$172,600
    2023$3,136 +0.8%$172,600 +23.6%
    2022$3,112 +7.1%$139,700
    2021$2,906 -3.7%$139,700 +13.5%
    2020$3,018 +8.2%$123,100
    2019$2,788 +1%$123,100 +11.5%
    2018$2,760 $110,400
    2017$2,760 +1.5%$110,400 +7%
    2016$2,720 $103,200
    2015$2,720 +6.7%$103,200 +3.6%
    2014$2,550 $99,600
    2013-- $99,600 -5%
    2012-- $104,800
    2011-- $104,800 -3.5%
    2010-- $108,600
    2009-- $108,600 -3.1%
    2008-- $112,100
    2007-- $112,100 +3.3%
    2006-- $108,500
    2005-- $108,500 +13.4%
    2003-- $95,710 +14.9%
    2002-- $83,270
    2001-- $83,270

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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $1,556/mo
    Principal & interest
    $1251
    Property taxes
    $305
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      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: Fort Des Moines

      Getting around

      24 / 100
      Car-Dependent
      31 / 100
      Some Transit
      23 / 100
      Somewhat Bikeable

      Nearby schools

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      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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