Rare Opportunity on Nearly 4.5 Acres in Des Moines! Tucked away just minutes from Easter lake & downtown Des Moines, this unique property offers privacy, expansive views, and a large private pond, perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape with city convenience. A gutted walkout ranch sits ready for your vision, whether you?re planning a full renovation or a brand-new build. With mature trees, rolling terrain, and incredible development potential, this is a one-of-a-kind setting that rarely hits the market. The house is not currently livable - Cash or construction financing only. All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/5)
$294,000
5705 SE 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
1beds
816sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
4.44 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$360/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large private pondMature treesRolling terrainExpansive viewsIncredible development potential
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 05, 2025 at 12:29pm
Listed by:
Laura Slavin (515)202-4129,
RE/MAX Precision,
Jay Elsberry 712-541-8267,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 721790
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 816
- Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 4.44 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 12003367160000
- Zoning: N1A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $360/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $136,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,926
- Date on market: 7/8/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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