5918 Tonka Ave Des Moines, IA 50312 / 1640

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 08/24/2025)
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 819 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 5918 Tonka Ave, Des Moines IA, 50312-1640. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

This is a single-family one bungalow, which is situated at 5918 Tonka Ave, Des Moines, IA.

Facts

  • Built in 1924
  • Lot size 7,100 sqft
  • Floor size 819 sqft
  • Rooms 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1
  • Stories 1 story with basement
  • Last remodel year 1934
  • Style Bungalow
  • Basement Basement (not specified)
  • Foundation Masonry
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Forced air unit
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Roof type Asphalt
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Listing info

  • Last sold Jun 2011 for $88,000

Householders and Tenants for 5918 Tonka Ave, Des Moines IA

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
06/24/2011 Sold $87,500 Public records
07/02/2008 Sold $39,500 Public records

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 N/A $75,100 N/A
2013 $1,694 N/A N/A
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Tonka Ave Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
21 Aug 2010 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
24 Oct 2003 Building fires
Property Use —
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin —
Wall assembly
First Ignition —
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Dec 2002 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
24 Feb 2002 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition —
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

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Tonka Ave Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
27 Apr 2012 Unauthorized burning
Property Use —
Residential, other
18 Nov 2004 Chemical spill or leak
Property Use —
Open land or field
25 Sep 2004 Chemical hazard (no spill or leak)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
13 Mar 2004 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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