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1004 E Washington Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50316
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,386

Sqft

Acres0.17

Acre(Lot)

Tons of potential and timeless character await! This charming Des Moines home is ready for some love and offers so many opportunities to create your dream home while building instant equity! Original hardwood floors, unpainted original trim, charming arches, and classic details throughout provide the perfect foundation for bringing your vision to life! Step inside to a welcoming enclosed front porch—perfect for greeting guests, enjoying summer evenings, or sipping your morning coffee. The spacious living room features large windows and flows seamlessly into the formal dining room. Convenient main-level bedroom offers ample closet space, while the spacious kitchen is a blank canvas ready for you to make your mark! Half bath, coat closet, and basement access complete the main level. Upstairs , you'll find two generously sized bedrooms with a full bathroom conveniently situated between them. Outside, enjoy an open deck and partially fenced backyard, with the opportunity to easily complete the fencing for a fully enclosed yard. Whether you're an investor looking for your next project or an owner-occupant ready to bring a home back to life, the possibilities are endless! Plus, programs like Neighborhood Finance Corporation and Invest DSM may offer opportunities to help make your vision a reality! Conveniently located with easy access to I-235 and just minutes from popular Des Moines destinations including the Downtown Farmers' Market and East Village! Come see the potential today!

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $134,900

AD Id : 89401228

MLS Id : 746941

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.17 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,386

Year Built : 1910

County : Polk

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1910 Building Area Total: 1386 Construction Materials: Metal Siding Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Deck Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 50X150 Main Square Feet: 0.172 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.172 Lot Size Square Feet: 7500

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $134900 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 11005939000000 Annual Tax: $2785.88 Tax Legal Desc: E 50 FT LOT 80 CORRECTED PLAT OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS IN CAPITAL PARK

  • Location Information

    Direction: From I-235, exit North onto Pennsylvania Ave. Continue North, then turn East on E Washington Ave. Property is on the North side of the road. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/19/2026 @ 05:55

MLS: 746941 LISTED BY: Beth Ernst, Keller Williams Realty GDM 515-334-4900 SOURCE: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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