520 5th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
3 bd 1 ba 1,120 sqft Built 1900 Lot 7,250 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,800 | $45,600 | $104,400 | $2,540 |
| 2023 | $114,700 | $42,300 | $157,000 | $2,126 |
| 2022 | $88,400 | $34,000 | $122,400 | $2,100 |
| 2021 | $88,400 | $34,000 | $122,400 | $1,992 |
| 2020 | $80,500 | $30,700 | $111,200 | $1,956 |
| 2019 | $80,500 | $30,700 | $111,200 | $1,832 |
| 2018 | $74,000 | $27,200 | $101,200 | $1,830 |
| 2017 | $74,000 | $27,200 | $101,200 | $1,778 |
| 2016 | $70,500 | $25,400 | $95,900 | $1,734 |
| 2015 | $70,500 | $25,400 | $95,900 | $1,714 |
| 2014 | $69,800 | $24,200 | $94,000 | $1,656 |
| 2013 | $69,800 | $24,200 | $94,000 | $1,588 |
| 2012 | $70,000 | $24,200 | $94,200 | $1,542 |
| 2011 | $70,000 | $24,200 | $94,200 | $1,568 |
| 2010 | $72,300 | $25,300 | $97,600 | $1,510 |
| 2009 | $72,300 | $25,300 | $97,600 | $1,386 |
| 2008 | $70,300 | $24,600 | $94,900 | $1,342 |
| 2007 | $70,300 | $24,600 | $94,900 | $1,310 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,120 sqft
Lot size
7,250 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
5th St
Coordinates
41.57632, -93.70930
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 520 5th St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 520 5th St.
What is the current tax assessment for 520 5th St?
The most recent total assessment for 520 5th St (year 2025) is $104,400 with $2,540 in property tax.
When was 520 5th St built?
520 5th St was built in 1900.
How does 520 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 520 5th St?
520 5th St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,120 sqft, 7,250 sqft lot single_family.
Is 520 5th St a flip candidate?
No — 520 5th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 520 5th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 520 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
-3.2%
Implied 1-yr
-12.9%
2026 Q3
$259.9K
2026 Q4
$249.3K
ZIP 50265 — Median Price History + Forecast
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