Prime 2-acre parcel with solid brick home. Bring your creative juices to remake the inside of this classic. 5255 is located in county with lower taxes. The setting combines city amenities and rural feel. Call your Realtor today and be a part of the fast-improving neighborhood affectionately known as "the Dogpatch".
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Sold for $265,000
$265,000
5255 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
1,265sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
1.72 Acres Lot
$263,300 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$1,676 Estimated rent
Home value
$263,300
$250,000 - $276,000
$1,676/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 14, 2025 at 12:31pm
Listed by:
Eric Quiner (515)710-5468,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Mi So
RE/MAX Cornerstone
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 719079
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,265
- Total interior livable area: 1,265 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 1.72 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 31000634002000
- Zoning: LDR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $265,000-5.4%$209/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #719079 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Pending sale | $280,000$221/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #719079 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000$221/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #719079 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,340 +4.9% | $251,400 |
| 2023 | $3,184 -12.9% | $251,400 +21.1% |
| 2022 | $3,654 +1.5% | $207,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50310
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Henry A Wallace Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 7/10Johnston Middle SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10Johnston Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Johnston
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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