536 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
OFF MARKET

$191,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,214 sqft

536 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Est. Refi. Payment $1,360/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 30, 2002 for $82,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$192K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-1.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$600 (-0.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$110K (+133.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +57% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$192K
August 2026$195K
July 2026$196K
June 2026$196K
May 2026$196K
April 2026$195K
March 2026$192K
February 2026$189K
January 2026$189K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
333 3rd St, West Des Moines, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$125,000
05/27/26
3
1
912
541 6th St, West Des Moines, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$290,000
06/01/26
3
2
1,330
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
545 6th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
0.04
$261,200
4
2
1,841
Off Market
541 6th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
0.03
$290,000
3
2
1,330
Recently Sold
537 6th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
0.03
$221,700
2
2
1,096
Off Market
533 6th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
0.03
$251,800
3
2
819
Off Market
529 6th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
0.04
-
1
1
800
Off Market
525 6th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
0.04
$244,800
1
1
925
Off Market
532 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
0.01
$99,500
2
1
1,294
Off Market
528 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
0.02
$281,000
4
3
2,000
Off Market
524 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
0.03
$223,700
4
2
2,015
Off Market
520 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
0.04
$169,700
3
1
1,120
Off Market
516 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
0.05
$169,400
2
1
1,168
Off Market
512 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
0.06
$192,500
3
1
1,145
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1902
1,214 sqft
$158/sqft
Garage

About this House

Home with charm, new walls, ceiling, windows, bath, hardwood floors, porch finished to mud room.
536 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,214 sqft single-family home built in 1902. It last sold for $82,000 on Sep 30, 2002. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $191,500, with a rent estimate of $1,696/month.

Home Details for 536 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1902Year Updated: 1975
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7230 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 7, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$130,000
Jun 19, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$130,000
Sep 30, 2002
Source: N/A
Sold
$82,000

Market trends in West Des Moines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$320K
$12.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$204
$1MoM
Available listings
420
2MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about West Des Moines

At least 277 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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  • Carole Hamill
    "i love my area it’s a great place to live. West des moines iowa is a great place to live. I always feel safe here"
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  • Alexsachs
    "My commute requires using the interstate but is really quick - just one exit away. It’s no problem and traffic isn’t bad either."
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  • Ron M.
    "Lived here for 15 years. People are nice. Homes are very nice. Trails are beautiful. Taxes are low and crime is way way low. If your going to live in Iowa this is the place. Pricing is higher but you get what you pay for. The city is constantly putting money back into its infrastructure as evident in the constant construction and maintenance yiu see through city. Many who come to live here seem to stay if that says anything."
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  • Wormleyerin1
    "Lived in this neighborhood for 22+ years and loved everything about it...location, neighbors, the security, etc "
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  • Cowgirl2798
    "friendly and safe community that is a great place to raise kids and a family. many things to do and see here"
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  • Wormleyerin1
    "Great place raise a family, strong community, good schools, neighbors care about their homes, yards and neighbors "
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  • Laney I. H.
    "Lots of people let dogs wander off-leash, so beware if your dog is excitable or reactive! Theres a lot of side streets and parks for walks."
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  • Wallace K.
    "There are great parks and trail areas. Highly recommend this area as taxes are slightly lower than other areas."
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  • Morgan H.
    "Easy access to both interstates, usually moderate traffic but overall easy commute to anywhere you need to go "
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  • Kagehrke28
    "Everyone takes good care of their dogs. I have never seen a mean dog here and I have lived here in WDM for over 20 years now. If I move, I’d like to stay in the area. There are also quite a few dog parks all over the WDM area. Honestly, people are just very respectful here. "
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  • Kerrie D.
    "There are weekly farmers markets and live music in Valley Junction. There are many events in the Valley Junction area throughout the year."
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    "The people in our neighborhood are polite and Calm, no problems, no domestic violence, and no robery or Vandalism "
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  • Jacina
    "This neighborhood is like vanilla ice cream boring, grey, and nothing to do. The amenities are lacking and driving here is not enjoyable. "
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  • Ayoung02
    "Nice park on the corner. Valley junction and farmers market nearby. No parking when open. Teenagers rummage their cars at night "
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  • Colton R.
    "drive fifteen minutes to work. 7:30-8:15 is basically rush hour going east, but still it's at the speed limit, just more people on the road."
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  • Fawn M. S.
    "very safe environment for a family to live in. wonderful schools well maintained roads easily accessible "
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  • Emilyrosemojica
    "Amazing love it here cant ask for a better place peaceful and quiet not too busy close to the byway "
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  • Avery D.
    "Not bad. 235 East can get pretty congested during the morning rush, so I try to always give myself a 15 minute head start"
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  • Christy V.
    "Great place to live! Safe, family friendly and close to groceries, gas shopping, and corporate work places!"
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    "I love being close to all shopping, restaurants gas stations. Convenient. Quiet neighborhood and safe."
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  • Trulia User
    "Sunday Summer Evenings at the Jordan Creek outdoor amphitheatre, are a close walk to event by the neighborhood. We also have an annual Summer Social for the Jordan Heights neighborhood."
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  • Matthew H.
    "Commute is quick and easy to Southside Des Moines. Traffic lights are well spaced and Railroad Avenue has a nice traffic flow. Thanks "
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  • Kirby A.
    "Very quiet, friendly neighborhood. Close to anything you’d ever need (Costco, Walmart, Target, etc. )"
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  • Doug R.
    "Our neighborhood is very friendly. We have an annual block party and our street has a float in the 4th of July parade. "
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  • Vickie F.
    "home owners, apartments and townhouses all around and a neighborhood park. all upper middle class. with a very diverse population. "
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  • Peterson S.
    "dog owners would like to see their neighbors clean after their pets and they would not like neighbors dogs to be aggressive to their dogs and their neighbors. "
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  • MK
    "I live in an animal friendly apartment complex in West Des Moines. I do have a dog but doesn’t live here. Several people here have dogs and seem happy to have them around. There’s plenty of grassy areas in the complex. There are also two dog parks close by. "
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  • Vickie F.
    "We have parks, but like any place, watch your children. I like the area and have lived here for 25+ years."
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  • Deanna n.
    "my neighbors are very rude and inconsiderate. but the houses are beautiful and I feel safe in my neighborhood. "
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    "There is a neighborhood back to school grill out every year, with the whole block invited, whether or not you have kids."
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    "There’s a park for them to poop. There are lots of nice walking areas there. There are a lot of kids and other dogs in the area. "
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    "There is a really nice park in Close proximity. Shelter, playground, basketball and tennis courts with a large green-space."
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  • Dagnifalvey
    "Dog owners would like living in our neighborhood because of the private yards in the front and the back."
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    "Great Farmers Markets on Thursday nights that include food and local artists. Lots of local runs and walks scheduled. "
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  • Phyl_hansman
    "Everyone is friendly and look out for each other. There are walking path and it’s a great way to get to know each other."
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  • David W.
    "I have lived here for about 12 years and liked the seclusion at first. So much has been developed though that it is just as busy yet physically removed from everything thanks to the country club. "
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Frequently asked questions about 536 5th St

  • What is 536 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 536 5th St in West Des Moines, IA is $191,500.
  • What is the price history for 536 5th St?
    536 5th St in West Des Moines, IA last sold for $82,000 in September 2002.
  • Is West Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
    West Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in West Des Moines?
    The median sale price in West Des Moines is $320K. That is down $12.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 536 5th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 536 5th St in West Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 536 5th St?
    The lot at 536 5th St in West Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,230 sq ft).

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