Step inside this beautifully laid out 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in the Merle Hay neighborhood. The open design and kitchen island create the perfect space for meals and memories with loved ones. Step outside to a spacious yard with plenty of room for kids, pets, or backyard get-togethers. A 2-car garage and a central location close to dining and entertainment make this home an easy choice for anyone looking to plant roots in a vibrant community.
Sold for $175,000
$175,000
5115 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
884sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
8,973.36 Square Feet Lot
$176,100 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$1,378 Estimated rent
Home value
$176,100
$167,000 - $185,000
$1,378/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 18, 2025 at 10:52am
Listed by:
Bexaida Dominguez (515)443-6971,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Pierce, Richard
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726829
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 884
- Total interior livable area: 884 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 8,973 sqft
- Dimensions: 56 x 160
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10000817000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Sold | $175,000-7.4%$198/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #726829 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2025 | Pending sale | $189,000$214/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726829 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,000+50.6%$214/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726829 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2019 | Sold | $125,500+0.4%$142/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #577020 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2019 | Pending sale | $125,000$141/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #577020 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,814 -1.5% | $143,000 |
| 2023 | $2,858 +0.7% | $143,000 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $2,838 +0.9% | $121,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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