$319,900

120 SW 5th St Unit 602 Des Moines, IA 50309

$3,799
Closing credit¹
1 bed
1 full, 1 partial
1,113 sqft
$287 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 120 SW 5th St Unit 602

Corner unit with amazing views of the skyline, Court House and sunsets to the West. Rare find, this loft has a unique lay out with in unit laundry, 1 and 1/2 baths as well as additional office/multi-functional space tucked behind the master bedroom and walk-in closet. The kitchen has black granite counter tops, stainless appliances and is perfect for hosting with a large center island and direct access to the balcony.

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,113 sqft
Year built1913
MLS #713076

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Interior: Dining Area
  • Total Bedroom Count: 1
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $319,900
  • Price/SqFt: $287
  • HOA Amount: $563
  • HOA Frequency: Monthly
  • Annual Tax Amount: $6,044
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Building is located in Downtown Des Moines directly west of the Science Center of Iowa.
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Living Area: 1,113 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 713076
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (515) 321-2273
  • Listing Agent: Maggie Martin

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 13, 2015
Home Sold
$200,000
Apr 11, 2014
Home Sold
$188,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$277,800$6,044
2021$249,400$6,044
2020$233,100$6,044
2019$233,100$5,638
2018$211,900$5,638
2017$211,900$594

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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,868. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • SonicSonic
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • PontiacPontiac
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 120 SW 5th St Unit 602

The listing price of 120 SW 5th St Unit 602 property is $319,900.

The property 120 SW 5th St Unit 602 is a condo located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309.

Sale Pending: 120 SW 5th St Unit 602 is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

The nearby schools for 120 SW 5th St Unit 602 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 $6,044 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on August 13, 2015 for $200,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 120 SW 5th St Unit 602 has 1 bedroom and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 120 SW 5th St Unit 602 is 1,113 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 120 SW 5th St Unit 602 is 1913.

This home is located at 120 SW 5th St Unit 602 in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50309 in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. This 1,113 square foot home was built in 1913. Features: 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $319,900.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 49 sold above asking price, over 141 sold below and more than 58 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7.2% more homes for sale than in March. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $215,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 41 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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