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Off market dec 2023 for $145K

$159,567

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $855/mo

•

688

sq ft

5716 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Explore this recently remodeled home conveniently located near the Merle Hay Mall corridor. This budget-friendly two-bedroom, one-bathroom home boasts fresh updates throughout and is conveniently situated near all types of great amenities. Enjoy the expansive backyard, cozy back deck, and roomy front porch, providing ample space to savor the delightful autumn weather. This property showcases numerous improvements, including upgraded flooring and carpeting, as well as a brand-new AC unit. Additionally, the seller is extending a $2,000 credit towards the acquisition of new kitchen appliances tailored to your preferences

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

8,750 sq ftLot Size

$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Michael Malone • Realty ONE Group Impact

Contact: (515) 314-1347

Bought with Markjon Trierweiler • RE/MAX Precision

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•Source:DMMLS #684145

Redfin Estimate

$159,567

$15K since sold in December 2023$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 15.1% lower than the average sale price ($188K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$227,000
A
2 beds1 bath780 sq ft
3306 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$205,000
B
2 beds1 bath850 sq ft
2615 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50322
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$145,000
C
2 beds1 bath690 sq ft
5711 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$157,000
D
2 beds1 bath674 sq ft
3116 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$195,000
E
2 beds1 bath726 sq ft
2600 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$199,000
F
2 beds1 bath858 sq ft
2503 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$243K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

148

30 MoM

New listings for sale

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$119,000
3 beds2 baths1,072 sq ft
1900 50th St #23, Des Moines, IA 50310
NEW 32 HRS AGO
$185,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,138 sq ft
5220 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$48,000
1 bed1 bath480 sq ft
2710 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$315,000
3 beds2 baths1,250 sq ft
3302 Vilura Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310
$204,999
3 beds1 bath1,037 sq ft
5602 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$188,000
3 beds1 bath916 sq ft
3600 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$174,900
2 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft
5435 NW Torgerson Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$172,500
2 beds1.5 baths1,132 sq ft
5292 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$339,900
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Sale history for 5716 Ovid Ave

Date

Event

Price

APPFOLIO #2

Jul 21, 2025

Rental Removed

$1,195

$2/sq ft

May 3, 2025

Listed for Rent

$1,195

$2/sq ft

APPFOLIO #1

Mar 14, 2024

Rental Removed

$1,195

$2/sq ft

Feb 4, 2024

Listed for Rent

$1,195

$2/sq ft

DMMLS #684145

Dec 18, 2023

Sold

$145,000

$211/sq ft

Nov 19, 2023

Pending

—

Nov 16, 2023

Price Changed

$149,900

$218/sq ft

Nov 3, 2023

Price Changed

$152,900

$222/sq ft

Oct 20, 2023

Listed

$157,500

$229/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 6, 2023

Sold

$80,000

$116/sq ft

DMMLS #563143

Jul 11, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jul 3, 2018

Price Changed

$90,000

$131/sq ft

Jun 11, 2018

Listed

$95,000

$138/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,586 (+7.2%)

$47,800 + $84,900

$132,700

2025

$2,412 (+25.4%)

$47,800 + $84,900

$132,700

2024

$1,924 (+9.7%)

$43,200 + $76,900

$120,100

2023

$1,754 (+40.5%)

$43,200 + $54,600

$97,800

2022

$1,248 (−9.8%)

$37,500 + $45,800

$83,300

2021

$1,384 (−5.1%)

$37,500 + $45,800

$83,300

2020

$1,458 (−3.2%)

$37,500 + $45,800

$83,300

2019

$1,506 (+1.5%)

$34,200 + $41,300

$75,500

2018

$1,484 (+13.8%)

$34,200 + $41,300

$75,500

2017

$1,304 (−7.8%)

$31,700 + $42,900

$74,600

2016

$1,414 (+2.2%)

$28,300 + $38,400

$66,700

2013

$1,384

$26,100 + $35,800

$61,900

Tax history for 5716 Ovid Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,586 (+7.2%)

$47,800 + $84,900

$132,700

2025

$2,412 (+25.4%)

$47,800 + $84,900

$132,700

2024

$1,924 (+9.7%)

$43,200 + $76,900

$120,100

2023

$1,754 (+40.5%)

$43,200 + $54,600

$97,800

2022

$1,248 (−9.8%)

$37,500 + $45,800

$83,300

2021

$1,384 (−5.1%)

$37,500 + $45,800

$83,300

2020

$1,458 (−3.2%)

$37,500 + $45,800

$83,300

2019

$1,506 (+1.5%)

$34,200 + $41,300

$75,500

2018

$1,484 (+13.8%)

$34,200 + $41,300

$75,500

2017

$1,304 (−7.8%)

$31,700 + $42,900

$74,600

2016

$1,414 (+2.2%)

$28,300 + $38,400

$66,700

2013

$1,384

$26,100 + $35,800

$61,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

175 ft.

Lot size

8,750 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

688

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10005467000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

N3B

Neighborhood District

N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure

Property details

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Wood Siding

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.201
Lot Size Acres: 0.201
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X175
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B

Property Information
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,944.33

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 688
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005467000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Moore Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$152,000 – $184,000

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Home values near 5716 Ovid Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5634 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 772 Sq. Ft.	$149,191
5711 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 690 Sq. Ft.	$176,604
5622 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$185,955
5702 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$228,393
3212 57th Street, Des Moines, IA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1770 Sq. Ft.	$262,175
3419 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1444 Sq. Ft.	$258,373
3422 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 2352 Sq. Ft.	$408,027

Address	Redfin Estimate
5706 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1543 Sq. Ft.	$247,707
5721 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 690 Sq. Ft.	$156,350
5717 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 690 Sq. Ft.	$162,796
5708 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$217,687
3216 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1202 Sq. Ft.	$230,292
3120 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$225,340

Address	Redfin Estimate
5707 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1268 Sq. Ft.	$223,684
5626 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 968 Sq. Ft.	$204,081
5631 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 612 Sq. Ft.	$111,122
5630 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 688 Sq. Ft.	$149,779
3200 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1576 Sq. Ft.	$267,076
3401 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2052 Sq. Ft.	$277,921

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