Historic Charm Meets Modern Reliability just south of Drake at the corner of 24th St & Cottage Grove Ave.! The location is truly unbeatable for those who love the Des Moines lifestyle; you are directly across from the scenic Drake Park and a short stroll from local favorites like Gateway Market, Smokey Row Coffee and Drake Diner. Step into this move-in ready, captivating, historic 2-story home that seamlessly blends early-century character with the peace of mind of 21st-century infrastructure. In '06 this home was moved on to a brand-new poured foundation offering a solid basement rarely found in homes of this vintage. Boasting 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the interior shines with original crafted woodwork and hardwood floors and a flood of natural light through updated, energy efficient windows. The basement level is a standout feature, offering tall ceilings and a freshly completed 3/4 bathroom & bedroom, providing the perfect teen/guest suite or even a rental for extra income. Many recent updates including a high efficiency furnace and AC. Whether you are looking for a stately home with historic soul or a high-performing rental near Drake University and medical facilities, this home is a rare opportunity. With quick access to 235 and downtown, you truly are in the center of it all. The corner lot is adjacent to city owned green space and provides a large lot without having to mow or shovel all of sidewalk. Basement finish SF approx from seller.
| MLS # | 69909 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1900 |
| Days On Site | 127 |
| Listing Provided By | Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames | Kris Barrientos |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,452 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 3 |
| Zoning | N5 |
| Acreage | 0.20 |
| Rooms Total | 13 |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Window Features | Window Treatments |
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s) |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Green Indoor Air Quality | Radon Mitigation System - Active |
| Construction Materials | Stucco |
|---|---|
| Foundation Details | Block, Poured |
| Patio And Porch Features | Porch |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
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| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Public |
| Tax Legal Description | see long legal description on county assessors page. |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 364500 |
| State | IA |
|---|---|
| County | Polk |
| City | Des Moines |
| Zip Code | 50311 |
| Area | Des Moines |
| Subarea | Des Moines |
| School District | Des Moines |
| High School | Des Moines |
| Listing VS Median (in 50311) | |
Price: $265,000 low | high Med: $225,000 sqft: 1,452 low | high Med: 1,037 $ / sqft: $183 low | high Med: $217 On site: 127 low | high Med: 41 | |
| State | IA |
|---|---|
| County | Polk |
| City | Des Moines |
| Zip Code | 50311 |
| Area | Des Moines |
| Subarea | Des Moines |
| School District | Des Moines |
| High School | Des Moines |
| Listing VS Median (in 50311) | |
Price: $265,000 low | high Med: $225,000 sqft: 1,452 low | high Med: 1,037 $ / sqft: $183 low | high Med: $217 On site: 127 low | high Med: 41 | |