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.
For sale
Price cut: $6.5K (2/18)
$242,500
5501 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
4beds
893sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
0.45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$272/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walk out basementNew paint and flooring
- 145 days |
- 249 |
- 8 |
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#: 728995
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
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
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2026 | Price change | $242,500-2.6%$272/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $2,050-3.5%$2/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,000-6%$279/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $2,125-1.2%$2/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listing removed | $265,000$297/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $2,150-4.4%$2/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $2,250-4.3%$3/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $2,350-4.1%$3/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Price change | $265,000-2.8%$297/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $272,500+137%$305/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,450+146.2%$3/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $995$1/sqft |
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| 12/28/2013 | Listed for rent | $995$1/sqft |
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| 12/2/2011 | Listing removed | $115,000$129/sqft |
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| 10/1/2011 | Price change | $115,000-4.2%$129/sqft |
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| 8/16/2011 | Listed for sale | $120,000+325%$134/sqft |
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| 6/9/2011 | Sold | $28,233-76.4%$32/sqft |
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| 3/23/2006 | Sold | $119,500+20.1%$134/sqft |
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| 3/3/2003 | Sold | $99,500+18.5%$111/sqft |
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| 1/12/1999 | Sold | $84,000$94/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,556/mo
Principal & interest
$1251
Property taxes
$305
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fort Des Moines
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Mccombs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 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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