$165,000

2503 SE 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

3 beds |
1 bath |
894 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
10,846sqft lot
—— car garage
$185/sqft
Listed 4 months ago

Property Description

Move-in ready and full of charm! This 3-bedroom home on Des Moines’ south side sits on an oversized quarter-of-an-acre lot, offering plenty of outdoor space and room for multiple vehicles to park. Inside, you’re welcomed by a charming front living area and practical layout with one bedroom on main level and two upstairs. Laundry is conveniently located on main-level. One of the highlights of the home is the updated bathroom with a beautifully tiled walk-in shower complete with dual shower heads and a handheld sprayer for a spa-like experience. The updated kitchen includes a pantry and range with overhead hood, and all appliances are included! Major mechanical updates were completed in 2024, including a new furnace, central AC, plumbing updates, and a fully updated electrical system with new panel and wiring, making this home truly move-in ready. Enjoy relaxing evenings on the back deck, a fenced front yard, and the flexibility of an unfinished walkout basement for storage or future possibilities. Affordable, updated, and sitting on a large lot near the heart of Des Moines, this home is a fantastic opportunity for homeowners or investors alike (rental certificate good through Feb 2027). Schedule your showing today!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 13, 2026
Data Last Updated:: July 26, 2026 at 7:19AM
Listing Office:: LPT Realty, LLC : (515) 669-4010
Listing Agent:: Chris Peterson : (515) 612-0735
MLS ID:: 736305

General: Dining Area
Appliances: DryerRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Laundry: Main Level
Basement: Unfinished
A/C: Central AirWindow Unit(s)
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0

General: Deck
Style: One and One Half Story
Other Structures: Deck

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Metal SidingOne and One HalfBrick/Mortar

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: N3A-EX N 10.3F & PRT LYG W OF LN BEG 10.3F S OF NW COR THN SE TO PT 10F E OF SW COR- W200F N 1/2 LT 1 OP W 1/4 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 15-78-2401006319002001

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Chris Peterson , LPT Realty, LLC

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