$400,000

5559 Kensington Cir Johnston, IA 50131

$4,750
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,178 sqft
0.2 acres
$184 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5559 Kensington Cir

Nestled on a quiet street in the heart of Johnston this 3 car garage, five-level split level home is inviting and spacious! You will love the natural light and sheer space of this home. The LL has a finished playroom, a non-conforming bedroom/office, and a workroom/storage area. The next level up (only a few steps) is currently designed with custom-made office space, a craft area with tons of storage and a TV/lounge area. Main floor features a formal living room, family room with fireplace, laundry room and half bath. The kitchen, eat in kitchen area and formal dining room are up a couple of steps with an open floor plan that overlooks the family room and living room. The three bedrooms and two full baths are located on the upper level. Generously sized primary bedroom with cathedral window and vaulted ceiling has its own full bath with both shower and freestanding soaking tub, and custom walk-in closet. This home has been well-taken-care-of. Upgrades include: remodeled kitchen and bathrooms (2020), new roof (2022), new gutters with Leaf Filter guards (2022), vinyl siding (2022), Trax upper and lower backyard deck (2021), all new windows and patio doors (2024). Basement level and bedroom level had new luxury vinyl flooring installed in 2020. The large fenced-in, well-shaded backyard has a new shed (built in 2022), a concrete patio and a water feature . Easy access to biking paths, major roads, restaurants and grocery stores makes this perfect home.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,178 sqft
Lot size0.201 Acres
Year built1994
ParkingAttached, Garage, Three Car Garage
MLS #716343
Attached garage3 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning

Summary

  • MLS Number: 716343
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
  • Office Phone: (515) 999-0730
  • Listing Agent: Maria Balac

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traditional-style house with an attached garage, a shingled roof, driveway, and brick siding

$400,000

5559 Kensington Cir

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 09, 2007
Home Sold
$250,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$350,200$5,816
2021$286,000$5,816
2020$273,200$5,816
2019$273,200$5,712
2018$255,700$5,712
2017$255,700$5,338

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Lawson Elementary

Public District PK-5

0.7 mi

5450 NW 62nd Ave

8

Wallace Elementary

Public District PK-5

0.7 mi

6207 NW 62nd Ave

6

Timber Ridge Elementary

Public District PK-5

2.2 mi

7370 NW 54th 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 $70,726. The majority of Johnston, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

17%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

26%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
28%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

20%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • College FootballCollege Football
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • SonicSonic
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • KiaKia
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • New CountryNew Country
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Living in Johnston, IA

About 5559 Kensington Cir

This home is located at 5559 Kensington Cir in Johnston, IA and zip code 50131. This 2,178 square foot home, which was built in 1994, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $400,000.

Over 4 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Johnston, IA. In the same period over 10 listings were sold below the listed price and 3 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Johnston, IA increased by 4.8% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $374,990 and the average listing age was 102 days.

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

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