5902 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50322
About This Home
Adorable bungalow style home in north central area of the city. Home has dining area and living room plus kitchen to the south side of the dining area. Bedrooms and full bath on the west side of home. Rear kitchen door opens. to stairs leading to the basement and laundry area. Exterior rear door opens to a nice size rear yard for all to enjoy. Location offers close proximity to shopping/restaurants, etc.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: See Remarks
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Raised Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Cooktop,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Tile
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 916
- Total interior livable area: 916 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 10002963002000
- Zoning: Res
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 0.26 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 72 x 155
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached,Garage,One Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $859 | $10,308 |
| Home Insurance * | $93 | $1,116 |
| Property Taxes | $251 | $3,012 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,324 | $15,888 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
| 2022-09-22 | Sold | $153,000 |
| 2022-08-19 | Pending sale | $153,900 |
| 2022-08-05 | Price change | $153,900 |
| 2022-08-02 | Pending sale | $160,900 |
| 2022-07-18 | Price change | $160,900 |
| 2022-07-08 | Price change | $165,000 |
| 2022-06-27 | Price change | $169,900 |
| 2022-06-16 | Price change | $174,900 |
| 2022-06-10 | Listed for sale | $179,000 |
| 2002-08-23 | Sold | $62,500 |
| 2001-09-13 | Sold | $63,000 |
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