# 5804 College Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50322 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $205,000 ($161/sqft), built 1947, 1,277 sqft. > Hardwood, A/C, 1-car garage. Est. $1,097/mo. Listed 195 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $205,000 | | Price/sqft | $161 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half | | Square Feet | 1,277 | | Year Built | 1947 | | Lot Size | 10,062 sqft (0.23 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 1-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 195 | ## Why This Home Stands Out - **Hardwood Floors** - Hardwood flooring listed ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,037 | | Estimated Insurance | $60 | | **Total** | **$1,097** | ## Key Amenities - Hardwood - A/C - 1-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1947 - 0.23 acre lot - 2 stories ## Description ### Agent Description Move-in ready cottage in an established Merle Hay Neighborhood with new carpet, new Luxury Plank Flooring, fresh Paint inside & out, primary suite with Private bath, attached garage and a brand new AC Unit. NEW CARPET in first floor living room, hallway and bedrooms. NEW LVP floor in kitchen and dining room. FRESH PAINT Interior and Exterior NFC FINANCING Eligible - up to $15,000 in forgivable home improvement loan. . PRIMARY BEDROOM with Private ENSUITE BATHROOM . ATTACHED GARAGE with MUDROOM . GRANITE counters and GAS RANGE . large 1/4 ACRE lot . Brand NEW AC UNIT - Just spent $8400 so you don't have to REPLACED SEWER LINE to Street . 1/4 acre lot . Original wide plank hardwood under carpet . Mudroom . Newer vinyl windows . Google Fiber Ready . High Efficiency on demand water heater . Primary Suite . Private Ensuite Bathroom . Walk in closets . New AC Unit & Fan Motor Installed by Holt Plumbing . Attached Garage . Granite Counters . Gas Range . 4 blocks from Waveland Bike Trail. ## Location - **Address:** 5804 College Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50322 - **County:** Polk - **Coordinates:** 41.607876, -93.698186 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.607876,-93.698186 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Dustin VandeWeerd - **Brokerage:** Real Broker< LLC - **Broker Phone:** (515) 669-3592 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/5804-College-Ave_Des-Moines_IA_50322_M88376-31321?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=738975&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f3873369496r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f3607799523r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f3607799523r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f3873369496r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f1746625069r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f3861464470r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f3551473668r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f3446237809r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f2721851794r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f1954483682r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f3420103685r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f1072767718r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f1147488480r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f1945104691r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f3556015693r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f3396115997r.jpg) ![5804 College Avenue - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/106c79f11a9bf872d62e53d2fd2a9d4al-f759104192r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 738975 | **Updated:** 2026-11-01 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/5804-college-avenue-des-moines-ia-50322-e133c095741c4b81a931e7b1890cc0ea) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/5804-college-avenue-des-moines-ia-50322-e133c095741c4b81a931e7b1890cc0ea#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/5804-college-avenue-des-moines-ia-50322-e133c095741c4b81a931e7b1890cc0ea", "name": "5804 College Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50322", "description": "Move-in ready cottage in an established Merle Hay Neighborhood with new carpet, new Luxury Plank Flooring, fresh Paint inside & out, primary suite with Private bath, attached garage and a brand new AC Unit. NEW CARPET in first floor living room, hallway and bedrooms. 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