$185,000

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
$207/sqft
Listed 23 days 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:: April 6, 2026 at 12:18AM
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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Location

Schools Nearby

Howe Elementary School

2900 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades KG-5

0.29 miles away

Weeks Middle School

901 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades 6-8

0.63 miles away

Lincoln High School

2600 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades 9-12

1.06 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.