Charm galore! This sweet 2-bedroom ranch on a quiet dead end street has all the quaint features -- hardwood floors throughout main level, arched doorways, perennials, white painted woodwork. The kitchen features white painted cabinets and new flooring. Bathroom and main hall feature lots of built-in storage. Fresh paint throughout, super clean and dry basement, oversized 1-car detached garage and lovely fenced back yard. Conveniently located with easy interstate access near shopping, schools/playground and bus stop. Perfect starter home or for an investor!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tiffan Yamen• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with Gina Swanson• Century 21 Signature
Source:DMMLS #439783
Redfin Estimate
$181,297
$21K since sold in March 2025$8,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 4.1% lower than the average sale price ($189K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charm galore! This sweet 2-bedroom ranch on a quiet dead end street has all the quaint features -- hardwood floors throughout main level, arched doorways, perennials, white painted woodwork. The kitchen features white painted cabinets and new flooring. Bathroom and main hall feature lots of built-in storage. Fresh paint throughout, super clean and dry basement, oversized 1-car detached garage and lovely fenced back yard. Conveniently located with easy interstate access near shopping, schools/playground and bus stop. Perfect starter home or for an investor!
DMMLS #427903
Jul 15, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Nov 25, 2013
Listed
$105,000
$135/sq ft
DMMLS #332434
Sep 12, 2008
Sold
$97,000
$125/sq ft
Jul 22, 2008
Listed
$100,000
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,814 (+32.2%)
$46,500 + $97,900
$144,400
2025
$2,128 (−3.8%)
$46,500 + $97,900
$144,400
2024
$2,212 (−5.8%)
$41,800 + $88,100
$129,900
2023
$2,348 (+0.9%)
$41,800 + $88,100
$129,900
2022
$2,328 (+6.4%)
$35,600 + $72,900
$108,500
2021
$2,188 (−3.5%)
$35,600 + $72,900
$108,500
2020
$2,268 (+6.1%)
$35,600 + $72,900
$108,500
2019
$2,138 (+1.2%)
$31,400 + $64,900
$96,300
2018
$2,112 (+8.5%)
$31,400 + $64,900
$96,300
2017
$1,946 (−10.9%)
$28,300 + $59,800
$88,100
2016
$2,184 (+6.3%)
$25,700 + $54,800
$80,500
2013
$2,054
$25,900 + $56,300
$82,200
Tax history for 5723 Allison Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,814 (+32.2%)
$46,500 + $97,900
$144,400
2025
$2,128 (−3.8%)
$46,500 + $97,900
$144,400
2024
$2,212 (−5.8%)
$41,800 + $88,100
$129,900
2023
$2,348 (+0.9%)
$41,800 + $88,100
$129,900
2022
$2,328 (+6.4%)
$35,600 + $72,900
$108,500
2021
$2,188 (−3.5%)
$35,600 + $72,900
$108,500
2020
$2,268 (+6.1%)
$35,600 + $72,900
$108,500
2019
$2,138 (+1.2%)
$31,400 + $64,900
$96,300
2018
$2,112 (+8.5%)
$31,400 + $64,900
$96,300
2017
$1,946 (−10.9%)
$28,300 + $59,800
$88,100
2016
$2,184 (+6.3%)
$25,700 + $54,800
$80,500
2013
$2,054
$25,900 + $56,300
$82,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Nov 22, 2024 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Jan 13, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 720
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: JANS PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 775
Building Sq. Ft: 1,495
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 29 JANS PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 352
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,000
Legal Lot Number: 29
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.138
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 775
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10007304000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$173,000 – $209,000
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