#712908, B.J. KNAPP, Listing office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
$445,000 List price
120 SW 5th St Unit 503 Des Moines, IA 50309
2 beds
1 full
1,527 sqft
$291 / sqft
Condo
Property details
About 120 SW 5th St Unit 503
As they say....LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Such a walkable area near popular restaurants and attractions like the Sculpture Park, Principal Park, East Village, Downtown Farmers' Market & the Science Center. This 2 Bedroom 2 Bath unit is located on the 5th floor providing stunning views of downtown. The layout has great flow with the Bedrooms located at opposite ends of the home. Primary Bedroom has a spacious en-suite Bath with a large jetted bathtub & zero entry tiled shower with an oversized walk in closet. 2nd Bedroom has it's own en-suite Bath as well as a Laundry Area. Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer & Dryer all stay. This floor of Whiteline has only 5 units and the owner reports it to be very quiet. Dues include Cable, Exterior Building Maintenance, Insurance, Internet, Security Services, Lawn Care, Snow Removal and Trash Service. The building is secure & has a helpful concierge service included in the HOA dues. One very shady parking spot inside the gated outdoor lot is included with sale. Building is pet friendly with a dog station area. Head to the roof for the best view of fireworks and evening sunsets in town! Priced below recent appraisal value.
Highlights
Home typeCondominium
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,527 sqft
Year built1913
MLS #723460
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Interior: Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $445,000
- Price/SqFt: $291
- HOA Amount: $808 Monthly
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,752
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From MLK, go North on SW 5th St. Building is the first one on the left. Street parking or Science Center parking garage are both available.
- Year Built: 1913
- Living Area: 1,527 SqFt
- MLS Number: 723460
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
- Office Phone: (515) 446-7524
- Office Email: support@rogimpact.com
- Listing Agent: Nita Ball
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2018 | Home Sold | $309,000 |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Home Sold | $270,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $356,500 | $7,752 |
| 2021 | $320,000 | $7,752 |
| 2020 | $299,000 | $7,752 |
| 2019 | $299,000 | $8,600 |
| 2018 | $332,000 | $8,600 |
| 2017 | $332,000 | $584 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Walnut Street Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.3 mi
•901 Walnut St
1
Edmunds Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•950 15th St
5
The Downtown School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•1800 Grand Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,868. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
50%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
9%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
83%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
2%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
2%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
35%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
NBA/WNBA
Yoga/pilates
Where do the neighbors shop?
Banana Republic
Express/Express For Men
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Sonic
Starbucks
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Pontiac
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Alternative
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 120 SW 5th St Unit 503
The listing price of 120 SW 5th St Unit 503 property is $445,000.
The property 120 SW 5th St Unit 503 is a condo located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309.
Active Listing: 120 SW 5th St Unit 503 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 120 SW 5th St Unit 503 are: Walnut Street Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Edmunds Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), The Downtown School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $7,752 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 7, 2018 for $309,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 120 SW 5th St Unit 503 has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 120 SW 5th St Unit 503 is 1,527 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 120 SW 5th St Unit 503 is 1913.
This home is located at 120 SW 5th St Unit 503 in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50309 in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. This 1,527 square foot home was built in 1913. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $445,000.
In July 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 47 sold above asking price, over 128 sold below and more than 67 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between June and July 2025 decreased by 1.7%. In July 2025, listings were on the market for 34 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $217,571.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.