$189,400

5912 Rutland Drive, Des Moines, IA 50311

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,692 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1947
6,011sqft lot
1 car garage
$112/sqft
Listed 20 days ago

Property Description

Calling All Investors! This charming story-and-a-half home offers endless potential and is ready for you to earn some sweat equity and restore it to its former charm! Features include 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and laundry conveniently located on the main level. The spacious primary bedroom is also on the main floor, and the bonus room can serve as an additional bedroom, office, or playroom — the choice is yours! Enjoy a bright living room and functional kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms and a half bath. The large yard with mature trees is perfect for outdoor enjoyment. An attached two-car garage provides plenty of space for parking, storage, or hobbies. With over 1,500 sq. ft. to finish, there’s plenty of room to make this home shine. Located near a golf course, bus stop, schools, parks, and shopping, and just minutes from I-235 for easy access to suburbs and downtown. A great opportunity for investors or handy homeowners ready to bring new life to this home. Don’t miss out — this one is full of potential!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: November 11, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:: Pennie Carroll & Associates : (515) 490-8025
Listing Agent:: Pennie Carroll : (515) 490-8025
MLS ID:: 730247

General: Dining Area
Appliances: RefrigeratorStove
Laundry: Main Level
Flooring: CarpetTile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

General: Fully Fenced
Style: One and One Half StoryTraditional
Parking: AttachedGarageOne Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Vinyl SidingOne and One HalfPoured

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

Zoning: N3BLOT 14 BROOKLINE HTS09000455000000
Fencing: Chain LinkWoodFull

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Pennie Carroll, Pennie Carroll & Associates

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Location

Schools Nearby

Windsor Elementary School

5912 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Grades KG-5

0.19 miles away

Cowles Montessori School

6401 College Ave, Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Grades EE-8

0.81 miles away

Roosevelt High School

4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 9-12

1.15 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.