#715745, Shonna Murrey, Listing office: Epique Realty
$839,900 List price
5108 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50312
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
3,622 sqft
0.5 acres
$232 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5108 Grand Ave
Welcome to this beautifully updated and well maintained colonial home in the highly desired South of Grand neighborhood. Entering the home you will be welcomed by the charm and character we all love to see, with modern updates throughout! The updated kitchen features new quartz and marble countertops, a built-in wet bar, and custom built in seating perfect for dinner parties! The kitchen opens to a huge family room with 12-foot ceilings that walks out to a cedar-covered patio. A formal living room showcases a wood burning fireplace, built-in bookcase, and attached library. Upstairs features 5 bedrooms, an ensuite primary bedroom with heated tile bathroom floor, double-sink vanity, and walk-in closet. Large, sunny rec room over the garage and a bright third floor that would make an awesome guest space or home office. There are no shortage of updates in this home. From bathrooms, windows, flooring, and paint, to fencing, landscaping and so much more! Storage? We all need more of that and this homes storage options are endless! Schedule your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Other
Size3,622 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.459 Acres
Year built1926
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #723397
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Other
- List Price: $839,900
- Price/SqFt: $231
- Annual Tax Amount: $12,736
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: 56th Street south to Grand Ave, east to home. Or 42nd Street south to Grand Ave, west to home.
- Year Built: 1926
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,622 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.459 Acres
- MLS Number: 723397
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty Indianola
- Office Phone: (515) 453-6600
- Listing Agent: Kyle Vrchota
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2023 | Home Sold | $730,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $701,800 | $12,736 |
| 2021 | $541,600 | $12,736 |
| 2020 | $500,100 | $12,736 |
| 2019 | $500,100 | $11,796 |
| 2018 | $452,100 | $11,796 |
| 2017 | $452,100 | $11,012 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•225 56th St
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•800 42nd St
5
Greenwood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•316 37th St
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 $83,056. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
19%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
36%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5108 Grand Ave
The listing price of 5108 Grand Ave property is $839,900.
The property 5108 Grand Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.
Active Listing: 5108 Grand Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5108 Grand Ave are: Hanawalt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Greenwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $12,736 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 20, 2023 for $730,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5108 Grand Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 5108 Grand Ave is 3,622 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5108 Grand Ave is 1926.
This home is located at 5108 Grand Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Westwood neighborhood. This 3,622 square foot home, which was built in 1926, sits on a 0.46 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $839,900.
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. In July 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 1.7% less homes for sale than in June. The median list price of listings available in July 2025 was $217,571, while the average time on the real estate market was 34 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.