#716188, Adam Bentz, Listing office: Agency Iowa
$279,900 List price
1709 W 5th Ave Indianola, IA 50125
3 beds
2 full
1,596 sqft
0.3 acres
$175 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1709 W 5th Ave
Spacious ranch home with a great layout and direct access to McCord Park! This 3-bed, 2-bath home offers a very functional floor plan. A large addition off the kitchen creates a generous great room, while the front room provides extra space for a sitting area, home office, or flex use. Just off the eat-in dining area, a 3-season porch offers extra space with access to an outdoor deck. The primary bedroom includes an en-suite bath with double sinks, a jetted tub, and a walk-in closet. The unfinished walkout basement includes laundry, an extra room currently used as a workout space, and a separate storage area accessible from outside. A tuck-under garage with overhead door is accessible from the backyard - ideal for storage or a workshop. The backyard is fully fenced and a detached 2-car garage with carport offers additional parking and storage. Updates include a new roof in 2018 and furnace in 2020. All appliances stay.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,596 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.2571 Acres
Year built1971
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #722720
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas, Vented
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace: Gas, Vented
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $279,900
- Price/SqFt: $175
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,580
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From HWY 92, turn south on S P Street, turn right on W Fifth Ave. House is 3rd house on the south side of the road.
- Year Built: 1971
- Living Area: 1,596 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2571 Acres
- MLS Number: 722720
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
- Office Phone: (712) 789-2897
- Listing Agent: Jodi Broadbent
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2021 | Home Sold | $218,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $255,500 | $4,580 |
| 2023 | $255,500 | $4,824 |
| 2022 | $226,400 | $4,776 |
| 2021 | $226,400 | $4,780 |
| 2020 | $214,100 | $4,688 |
| 2018 | $204,000 | $4,422 |
| 2017 | $204,000 | $4,226 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Whittier Elementary
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•1306 W Salem Ave
6
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•2303 W Euclid Ave
9
Irving Elementary
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•500 W Clinton 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 $43,960. Most Indianola, IA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
42%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
48%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
Pro Wrestling
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Kmart
Family Dollar
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bob Evans
Dominos Pizza
Little Caesars
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Ford
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Oldies
New Country
Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1709 W 5th Ave
The listing price of 1709 W 5th Ave property is $279,900.
The property 1709 W 5th Ave is a house located in Indianola, Iowa, 50125.
Active Listing: 1709 W 5th Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1709 W 5th Ave are: Whittier Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Irving Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Indianola Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Norwalk Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carlisle Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Indianola High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Martensdale - St. Marys Jr. / Sr. High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Norwalk High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,580 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 20, 2021 for $218,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1709 W 5th Ave has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 1709 W 5th Ave is 1,596 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1709 W 5th Ave is 1971.
This home is located at 1709 W 5th Ave in Indianola, IA and zip code 50125. This 1,596 square foot home, which was built in 1971, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $279,900.
While more than 3 listings in Indianola, IA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 8 listings sold at asking price, and more than 14 were sold below. In June 2025 in Indianola, IA there were 3.5% less homes for sale than in May. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $300,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 26 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.