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#722447, Isaiah Roth, Listing office: RE/MAX Precision
$272,500 List price
5501 S Union St Des Moines, IA 50315
4 beds
1 full
893 sqft
0.4 acres
$305 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5501 S Union St
All information obtained from seller and public records.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size893 sqft
Lot size0.446 Acres
Year built1991
MLS #722446
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $272,500
- Price/SqFt: $305
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,018
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Turn north Off of Army post road onto South Union st home is on east side of the road
- Year Built: 1991
- Living Area: 893 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.446 Acres
- MLS Number: 722446
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
- Office Phone: (515) 537-6729
- Listing Agent: Isaiah Roth
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2006 | Home Sold | $120,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $172,600 | $3,018 |
| 2021 | $139,700 | $3,018 |
| 2020 | $116,430 | $3,018 |
| 2019 | $116,430 | $2,760 |
| 2018 | $103,730 | $2,760 |
| 2017 | $103,730 | $2,610 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Lovejoy Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•801 E Kenyon Ave
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•4201 S Union St
3
Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•5001 SW 14th 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 $38,929. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
44%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
34%
Single, No Kids
29%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
27%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
UFC
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Family Dollar
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Burger King
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary- Urban Contemporary
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5501 S Union St
The listing price of 5501 S Union St property is $272,500.
The property 5501 S Union St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 5501 S Union St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5501 S Union St are: Lovejoy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,018 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 23, 2006 for $120,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5501 S Union St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 5501 S Union St is 893 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5501 S Union St is 1991.
This home is located at 5501 S Union St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Fort Des Moines neighborhood. This 893 square foot home, which was built in 1991, sits on a 0.45 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $272,500.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 67 sold above asking price, over 153 sold below and more than 78 were sold right at the asked price. Between May and June 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 7%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 38 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $216,801.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.