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5109 Sw 18Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,071 Sq Ft

This is a timeless southside split level with a history in the Des Moines jazz scene, being previously owned by (Ernest) Speck Redd, Jazz Pianist in the DSM area from the early 40's. As you enter into the Living room with corner windows, you can walk around to eat in kitchen, take stairs up to 3 br, full bath top level, or go to 1st lower level with ba and open area which can be used as bedroom. This level has access to the 2-car tandem attached garage. 2nd Lower level includes another living area, and cement storage area with mechanicals and laundry. Yard includes multitudes of perennials, including but not limited to: hostas, roses, peonies, azaleas, clematisdriveway goes to the back of property for plenty of extra parking and flower beds surrounding back of yard patio area where family gatherings around their gazebo took place. New carpet, paint, Furnace, washer, microwave and cooktop in 2019, new roof and gutters in 2018 PROPERTY BEING SOLD AS IS

Listing By: Dora Bethards - Platinum Realty LLC iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 619443
  • Date Listed12/14/2020
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Three Quarter baths
  • Lot Size 0.26 acres (11,120 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1958
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,071 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $160.13

Interior Features

  • Appliances Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Carpet
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.26
  • Lot Size SQFT 11,120.00
  • Lot Features -

Directions

McKinley Ro to SW 18th, go south to home.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $3,454
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

7.26 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

9.38 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home

4.26 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

4.26 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

5.65 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

9.73 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

4.26 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12

6.03 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

10.69 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price Valuation Date Valuation Price
5109 SW 18th Street | Listing 4 2 Dec 16, 2025 $171,500 Feb 23, 2024 $208,964
4905 SW 15th Street | Listing 3 2 Dec 16, 2025 $275,000 Feb 23, 2024 $276,187
4905 SW 18th Street | Listing 4 3 Dec 16, 2025 $298,000 Feb 23, 2024 $317,995
1709 Kenyon Avenue | Listing 3 2 Dec 16, 2025 $205,000 Feb 23, 2024 $226,401
4914 SW 17th Street | Listing 3 2 Dec 16, 2025 $248,900 Feb 23, 2024 $260,771
1500 Hackley Avenue | Listing 4 2 Dec 16, 2025 $214,900 Feb 23, 2024 $244,779
5002 SW 18th Street | Listing 4 2 Dec 16, 2025 $165,000 Feb 23, 2024 $229,935
4906 SW 17th Street | Listing 3 2 Dec 16, 2025 $235,000 Feb 23, 2024 $250,579
5002 SW 16th Street | Listing 4 3 Dec 16, 2025 $229,000 Jan 24, 2024 $228,181
1500 SW McKinley Avenue 4 3 Dec 16, 2025 $309,900 Dec 17, 2025 -

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50315

Source: Walkscore

57/100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score ®

23/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

38/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

2 nearby routes: 2 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 27/100, Transit Score: 20/100, Bike Score: 31/100.

Points of Interest near 5109 SW 18th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

Frequently Asked Questions for 5109 SW 18th Street

Source: Realty.com

5109 SW 18th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a Single Family 1,071 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 25 photos available of this 4 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $171,500. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 25 photos of 5109 SW 18th Street.

Our records indicate that 5109 SW 18th Street was built in 1958.

The full address for this home is 5109 SW 18th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315.

5109 SW 18th Street has been listed on Realty.com since Mon December 14, 2020

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 27/100, Transit Score: 20/100, Bike Score: 31/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 5109 SW 18th Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Platinum Realty Llc (tel: 888-220-0988)
Listing agent: Dora Bethards (tel: 515-979-5467) (#33533)

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