# 5711 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $170,000 ($246/sqft), built 1950, 690 sqft.
> Hardwood, A/C. Est. $737/mo. Listed 14 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $170,000 |
| Price/sqft | $246 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 690 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Lot Size | 7,579 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 14 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $737 |
| **Total** | **$737** |

## Key Amenities

- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1950
- 0.17 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Adorable 2 Bed/ 1 Bath home just off Merle Hay and minutes from Beaverdale. Close to shopping & restaurants. Fenced yard w/ two decks one front & back of the home. One car detached garage. Nice sized kitchen. Great easy living all on one floor and close by.

## Location

- **Address:** 5711 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.625211, -93.696747
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.625211,-93.696747

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** https://mosaics-media.com/5711-Ovid-Ave/idx

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** TINA KNOX
- **Brokerage:** Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
- **Phone:** 5157077491
- **Email:** tinaknox@iowarealty.com

## Primary Photo

![5711 Ovid Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/345048c2e0325f167f25f5e78056c3d2l-f3957422680r.jpg)

*14 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/5711-ovid-avenue-des-moines-ia-50310-a742886)*

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**MLS#:** 742886 | **Updated:** 2026-06-24
**Source:** listhub

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