$272,500

5501 S Union St Des Moines, IA 50315

South Central DSM Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,641/month

Total Views 747
4 Beds
2 Baths
893 Sq Ft
$305 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

All information obtained from seller and public records.

Listing Agent

Isaiah Roth

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 07/16/2025

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,632

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x299
  • Property is zoned N3B

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • 893 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12001725006000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,632

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 305.15
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 864
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 850
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 893
  • Total Sq Ft: 893

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4460
  • Lot S F: 19435
  • Lot Size: 65X299
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12001725006000
  • Zoning: N3B

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 1632.00
  • Net Taxes: 1632.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,264 $165,930 $38,500 $127,430
2023 $3,136 $172,600 $38,500 $134,100
2022 $3,112 $139,700 $31,600 $108,100
2021 $2,906 $139,700 $31,600 $108,100
2020 $3,018 $123,100 $27,800 $95,300
2019 $2,788 $123,100 $27,800 $95,300
2018 $2,760 $110,400 $24,500 $85,900
2017 $2,610 $110,400 $24,500 $85,900
2016 $2,720 $103,200 $22,200 $81,000
2015 $2,720 $103,200 $22,200 $81,000
2014 $2,646 $99,600 $21,100 $78,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $272,500 -- $305 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Sheriffs Deed $28,233 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $119,500 Itc
Warranty Deed $99,500 --
Warranty Deed $83,500 --
Contract Of Sale $84,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $45,733 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $96,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $24,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $120,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $98,455 FHA
Previous Owner $79,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $83,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 722446

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-01725006000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

5501 S Union St, Des Moines, IA

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