# 5685 NW 57th Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/1ba single family, $295,000 ($256/sqft), built 1970, 1,152 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $1,278/mo. Listed 17 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $295,000 |
| Price/sqft | $256 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 1,152 |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Lot Size | 18,992 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 17 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,278 |
| **Total** | **$1,278** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1970
- 0.44 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Rare opportunity to own ranch home in Johnston under $300k with space, updates, and a hard-to-find setting. This 4 bedroom ranch sits on nearly a half-acre lot, offering a combination of privacy and usability that's difficult to find at this price point. Inside, the home features a functional layout with ceramic tile flooring, fresh carpet, and a bright living area that flows into the kitchen and dining space. The main level includes three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom, making it ideal for a wide range of buyers. The finished lower level adds valuable additional living space with a large recreation room, 4th bedroom, and the potential for a 5th non-conforming bedroom, office, or workout area, along with a dedicated laundry space and ample storage. A large garage provides excellent room for vehicles, tools, or hobbies. Large front deck and back deck offer incredible entertaining spaces, and the backyard is fenced. Major updates including a newer roof and heating system offer added peace of mind. Located in a highly desirable Johnston location with quick access to schools, parks, and the metro, this home delivers strong value, space, and opportunity in today's market.

## Location

- **Address:** 5685 NW 57th Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.66425, -93.695744
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.66425,-93.695744

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Cy Phillips
- **Brokerage:** Space Simply
- **Phone:** (515) 556-9674
- **Email:** cy@spacesimply.com

## Primary Photo

![5685 NW 57th Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d6ce0622f52a9f2529a2075934c31331l-f2054562163r.jpg)

*24 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/5685-nw-57th-avenue-johnston-ia-50131-a736878)*

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**MLS#:** 736878 | **Updated:** 2026-04-24
**Source:** listhub

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