1608 Thompson Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
3
Bed
2
Bath
1,612Sqft
0.17Acre(Lot)
Charming craftsman style home on one of Des Moines' most beautiful streets. Enjoy the change of seasons and the surrounding tree lined street from the charming front porch, complete with swing. If you are looking for charm and character, look no further. This home has original woodwork from the floors to the doors to the kitchen cabinet. Check out the swinging door from the dining room to the kitchen. Two bedrooms on the main level with the bath complete with claw foot tub. The "attic" is the perfect spot for your home office, additional bedroom or just as a great bonus/reading room with plenty of storage space and windows for natural light. The lower level has an updated bathroom, laundry space and additional room with egress window. Spacious 3 car garage with alley access that al
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 3Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partially Finished -
Flooring Information
Hardwood, Vinyl -
Roofing Information
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Interior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air
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Building Information
Year Built: 1918 Building Area Total: 1612 Construction Materials: Stucco Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 50X152 Main Square Feet: 0.174 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.174 Lot Size Square Feet: 7600
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $245000 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 11003376000000 Annual Tax: $4082 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 29 HAUGES BIRCHWOOD PLACE
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Parking Information
Detached, GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3
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Location Information
Direction: E. 14th Street to Thompson Avenue WaterSource: Public
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1930 Burson Street, Des Moines, IA, 50316 | $140,000 | 1 | 1 | 698 | 698 SqFt |
| 1843 Walker Street, Des Moines, IA, 50316 | $85,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,085 | 1,085 SqFt |
| 1841 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA, 50316 | $179,900 | 4 | 2 | 1,224 | 1,224 SqFt |
| 1820 E Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50316 | $179,000 | 2 | 2 | 905 | 905 SqFt |
| 1810 E Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50316 | $134,900 | 2 | 1 | 592 | 592 SqFt |
| 1706 Capitol Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50316 | $125,000 | 2 | 1 | 720 | 720 SqFt |
| 1241 E 17th Court, Des Moines, IA, 50316 | $99,000 | 2 | 1 | 742 | 742 SqFt |
| 1340 E 17th Court, Des Moines, IA, 50316 | $189,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,113 | 1,113 SqFt |
| 1526 Mccormick Street, Des Moines, IA, 50316 | $192,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,470 | 1,470 SqFt |
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