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5812 College Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50322

$247,000

Home List Price

$2,933*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
940 SqFt
$263/SqFt
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5812 College Ave, Des Moines$247,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,933*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1947
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #700842
Lot Size0.22 Acres
StatusActive

About 5812 College Ave

Charming home in desirable neighborhood. 2 bed 1 bath with 3rd conforming bedroom and additional bath in the lower level. The original hardwood oak flooring has recently been beautifully refinished. Dining area, arched doorways and patio door to generously sized deck. Partially finished basement with laundry room and lots of space for storage. Fantastic oversized 2 car attached garage with heat. There is also a large attic area that could be used as a work or storage space. Large yard with mature trees and partially fenced. There is also a carport at side door to home for additional parking. Home is located in NFC area and may qualify for up to $10,000 in forgivable grant.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Living Area: 940 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: LPT Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 975-4454
  • Listing Agent: Heidi Roberts

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Dining Area

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Fence

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.22 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roosevelt High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Merrill Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Windsor Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: North on 63rd from University. East (right) on Forest Ave. North (left on Cummins Pkwy. North (left) on 60th. East (right) on College Ave to home.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $247,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $263/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,648
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$213.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$190

Avg. Days On Market

27

# of Sold Homes

242

5812 College Ave vs Des Moines

46 DAYS ON ROCKET

+19 Days

$247,000

+$33.8K More

$263/SqFt

+$73 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $33.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $73/SqFt more than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #700842

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: LPT Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 975-4454
  • Listing Agent: Heidi Roberts

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$3,648$175,600
2020$3,648$157,600
2019$3,052$157,600
2018$3,052$126,740
2017$2,684$126,740

History based on county public records data.

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Recommended Financing

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Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$807

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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5
/10

  • Windsor Elementary School

  • 5912 University Ave

  • 0.52 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 0.34 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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4
/10

  • Merrill Middle School

  • 5301 Grand Ave

  • 1.76 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 7.13 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Roosevelt High School

  • 4419 Center St

  • 1.46 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $67,442. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5812 College Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5812 College Ave property is $247,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5812 College Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50322.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 5812 College Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 5812 College Ave are:
Windsor Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Merrill Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Roosevelt High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $3,648 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5812 College Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5812 College Ave is 940 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5812 College Ave is 1947.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50322›5812 College Ave

This home is located at 5812 College Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50322 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 940 square foot home, which was built in 1947, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $247,000.

Over 55 listings were sold over their listed price in August 2024 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 126 listings were sold below the listed price and 61 listings were sold for the listed price. In August 2024 median list price was $213,114 and the average listing age was 27 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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