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$225,000

5600 SE 4th St Des Moines, IA 50315

4 beds
2 full
858 sqft
0.2 acres
$262 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5600 SE 4th St

Spacious and conveniently located, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom split foyer home is just blocks from Southridge Mall on Des Moines' southside. The bright living areas, a functional kitchen with ample storage, and a versatile lower level offer plenty of space for living and entertaining. Outside, enjoy a large backyard and a two-stall detached garage perfect for storage or projects. Close to shopping, dining, schools, and parks, this home offers both comfort and convenience—schedule your showing today!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size858 sqft
Lot size0.165 Acres
Year built1970
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #712558
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: Split-Foyer
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $225,000
  • Price/SqFt: $262
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,258
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Corner Lot
  • Directions: SE 5TH ST TO PORTER THEN RIGHT TO SE 4TH. HOME ON CORNER.
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Living Area: 858 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.165 Acres
  • MLS Number: 712558
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (515) 612-3389
  • Listing Agent: Mariela Mendoza

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 21, 2017
Home Sold
$101,500
Jun 05, 2009
Home Sold
$39,101

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$156,700$2,258
2021$125,000$2,258
2020$87,100$2,258
2019$87,100$2,024
2018$76,100$2,024
2017$76,100$1,844

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Lovejoy Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

801 E Kenyon Ave

1

South Union Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

4201 S Union St

3

Wright Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

5001 SW 14th St

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 $64,309. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

37%
Single, No Kids
22%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5600 SE 4th St

The listing price of 5600 SE 4th St property is $225,000.

The property 5600 SE 4th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.

Active Listing: 5600 SE 4th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5600 SE 4th 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 $2,258 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 21, 2017 for $101,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 5600 SE 4th St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 5600 SE 4th St is 858 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5600 SE 4th St is 1970.

This home is located at 5600 SE 4th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Fort Des Moines neighborhood. This 858 square foot home, which was built in 1970, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $225,000.

In June 2025 more than 67 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 78 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 153 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 7%. Listings spent 38 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $216,801 during the same period.

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

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