Super-cute 3-bedroom bungalow in NW Des Moines featuring timeless charm and thoughtful updates. Enjoy arched doorways, built-ins, crown molding, and painted woodwork throughout. The white kitchen offers solid-surface countertops, while hardwood floors flow through much of the home. The open floor plan includes spacious living and dining areas, with one bedroom currently serving as a flexible office space. Conveniently located near shopping and restaurants.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (2/12)
$190,000
5606 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
930sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
8,668.44 Square Feet Lot
$187,200 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Painted woodwork throughoutArched doorwaysFlexible office spaceOpen floor planCrown moldingHardwood floorsWhite kitchen
- 10 days |
- 1,223 |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 09, 2026 at 01:46pm
Listed by:
Jenny Farrell (515)779-7500,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 732562
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & 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: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 930
- Total interior livable area: 930 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 8,668.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 173
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10005456000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $151,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,140
- Date on market: 1/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 59 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$187,200
$178,000 - $197,000
$1,401/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000$204/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #732562 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Pending sale | $190,000$204/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732562 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2026 | Price change | $190,000-2.6%$204/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732562 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2026 | Price change | $195,000-2.5%$210/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732562 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000+29%$215/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732562 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2021 | Sold | $155,000+5.1%$167/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #621310 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2021 | Pending sale | $147,500$159/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #621310 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2021 | Listed for sale | $147,500+11.7%$159/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #621310 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2019 | Sold | $132,000-0.8%$142/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #578361 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2019 | Pending sale | $133,000$143/sqft |
Source: Realty ONE Group Impact #578361 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $133,000+24.3%$143/sqft |
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| 7/9/2015 | Sold | $107,000-7%$115/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #454650 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2015 | Listed for sale | $115,000$124/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #454650 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,976 -0.7% | $151,300 |
| 2023 | $2,996 +0.8% | $151,300 +19% |
| 2022 | $2,972 +3.2% | $127,100 |
| 2021 | $2,880 -3.7% | $127,100 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $2,992 +19% | $115,400 |
| 2019 | $2,514 +1.2% | $115,400 +13% |
| 2018 | $2,484 | $102,100 |
| 2017 | $2,484 +13.3% | $102,100 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $2,192 | $91,900 |
| 2015 | $2,192 +7% | $91,900 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $2,048 | $86,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $86,000 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,400 -4.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $90,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $90,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $90,600 +9.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $83,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $83,000 +15.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $71,800 +12.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,830 |
| 2001 | -- | $63,830 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,219/mo
Principal & interest
$980
Property taxes
$239
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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