309 5th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
1 bd 1 ba 679 sqft Built 2008 condos
Most recent sale
$169,000
Sep 30, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | Sold | $162,500 | CentralIowa |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Price changed | $165,000 | CentralIowa |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Listed | $172,000 | DesMoines |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Listed | $172,000 | CentralIowa |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Listed | $169,000 | CentralIowa |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Price changed | $169,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Price changed | $172,000 | CentralIowa |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Price changed | $175,000 | CentralIowa |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Price changed | $179,000 | CentralIowa |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Price changed | $180,000 | CentralIowa |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Listed | $185,000 | CentralIowa |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Sold | $169,000 | MLS #655601 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Listed | $175,000 | MLS #655601 |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Sold | $125,000 | MLS #451527 |
| May 7, 2015 | Sold | $125,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 1, 2015 | Listed | $125,000 | MLS #451527 |
| Aug 28, 2014 | Sold | $125,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 25, 2009 | Listing removed | $159,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 17, 2009 | Relisted | $159,000 | MLS #339674 |
| Jun 16, 2009 | Listing removed | $159,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 13, 2009 | Relisted | $159,000 | MLS #339674 |
| Feb 21, 2009 | Listing removed | $159,000 | DesMoines |
| Dec 16, 2008 | Listed | $159,000 | MLS #339674 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140,200 | $3,500 | $143,700 | $3,038 |
| 2023 | $147,600 | $3,700 | $151,300 | $3,200 |
| 2022 | $132,500 | $3,300 | $135,800 | $3,176 |
| 2021 | $132,500 | $3,300 | $135,800 | $3,226 |
| 2020 | $126,200 | $3,100 | $129,300 | $3,352 |
| 2019 | $126,200 | $3,100 | $129,300 | $3,474 |
| 2018 | $126,200 | $3,100 | $129,300 | $3,440 |
| 2017 | $126,200 | $3,100 | $129,300 | $3,402 |
| 2016 | $122,800 | $3,000 | $125,800 | $3,316 |
| 2015 | $122,800 | $3,000 | $125,800 | $1,322 |
| 2014 | $128,900 | $3,100 | $132,000 | $68 |
| 2013 | — | $2,420 | $2,420 | $64 |
| 2012 | — | $2,720 | $2,720 | $60 |
| 2011 | $141,600 | $3,400 | $145,000 | $74 |
| 2010 | $141,600 | $3,400 | $145,000 | $154 |
| 2009 | $47,300 | $3,500 | $50,800 | $154 |
Property facts
Year built
2008
Property type
condos
Stories
1
Beds
1
Baths
1
Living area
679 sqft
Lot size
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ZIP code
50309
City
Des Moines
Street
5th St
Coordinates
41.58887, -93.61049
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,019
Gross rental yield
7.24%
Implied cap rate
4.70%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 309 5th St last sell?
309 5th St most recently sold on Sep 30, 2022 for $169,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 309 5th St?
The most recent total assessment for 309 5th St (year 2025) is $143,700 with $3,038 in property tax.
How does 309 5th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 15.0% below the last sale price of $169,000.
When was 309 5th St built?
309 5th St was built in 2008.
How does 309 5th St compare to others on 5th St?
We track 8 other properties on 5th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 5th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 309 5th St?
309 5th St is a 1 bed, 1 bath, 679 sqft condos.
Is 309 5th St a flip candidate?
No — 309 5th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 309 5th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 309 5th St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-2.7%
Implied 1-yr
-10.9%
2026 Q3
$248.8K
2026 Q4
$240.6K
ZIP 50309 — Median Price History + Forecast
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