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5903 Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50322

1beds
1baths
722sqft
$189,900
$263price/sqft
$1,471/moest. monthly cost
$58,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

RARE double lot with an oversized 3-car detached garage and 4 total garage stalls! Whether you're looking for the perfect workshop, space for your business, room for your toys, or simply more room to breathe, this one-of-a-kind property offers opportunities that are hard to find. Inside, you'll find a spacious one-bedroom, one-bath home with a walkout basement already primed for the addition of a second bedroom and bathroom, giving you room to grow and build equity. Conveniently located with easy access to Merle Hay Road and Hickman Road, you'll enjoy shopping, dining, and everyday amenities just minutes away. Major updates include a newer roof, furnace, A/C, and water heater, and all appliances stay. Don't miss your chance to own this truly unique property—schedule your showing today!

Getting Around

67
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
24
TransitMinimal Transit
54
BikeBikeable

Schools

1/10
Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades K-50.4 mi
5/10
Meredith Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.3 mi
3/10
Hoover High SchoolGrades 9-121.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1924

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Metal Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Dining Area
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 722
  • Total interior livable area: 722 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 10013240001000

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.26 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 100 x 114

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage,Three Car Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 4
  • Covered spaces: 4

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
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Tornado
Cold Wave
Hail
Heat Wave
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $960$11,520
Home Insurance *$104$1,248
Property Taxes $286$3,432
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,471$17,652
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$50,434/yr
40% on housing$44,130/yr
45% on housing$39,226/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

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WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.2%
12.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.3%
-2.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$263This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50322$169
Polk County$193

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50322$199
Polk County$213

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-28Listed for sale$189,900
2026-07-20Pending sale$189,900
2026-07-09Listed for sale$189,900
2009-06-08Sold$61,000
2009-03-18Listed for sale$63,000
2006-08-28Sold$99,500
2003-11-04Sold$78,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMacauley Stokes
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty GDM

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