1617 College Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
4
Bed
1
Bath
1,276Sqft
0.21Acre(Lot)
This is a nice house for a first time home buyer or if you are looking an investment property. This house features 3 bedroom & 1 bathroom updated in the last couple of years. The plumbing & electrical systems were replace in 2016, The Central A/C unit was replaced in the Summer 2025 and the basement was waterproofed in November 2025. The front deck was also replaced recently.
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished -
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
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Building Information
Year Built: 1891 Building Area Total: 1276 Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 66X140 Main Square Feet: 0.212 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.212 Lot Size Square Feet: 9240 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $270000 Cash, Conventional
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 08004975000000 Annual Tax: $2586 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 53 NORTH WASHINGTON PLACE
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Location Information
Direction: From I235 exit on Martin Luther King exit and take 19th St northbound, then turn east (right) on College Ave. for 1 block, house is on the northside of the street WaterSource: Public
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Nearby Home Value
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1241 4th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50314 | $137,600 | 3 | 1 | 1,386 | 0.14 Acre |
| 1426 4th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50314 | $200,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,032 | 0.10 Acre |
| 1940 Arlington Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50314 | $620,000 | 10 | 9 | 4,858 | 0.36 Acre |
| 1325 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50314 | $145,000 | 6 | 3 | 2,167 | 0.15 Acre |
| 1706 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50314 | $246,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,784 | 0.15 Acre |
| 1735 7th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50314 | $169,900 | 2 | 2 | 1,029 | 0.15 Acre |
| 717 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50314 | $269,000 | 11 | 6 | 4,233 | 0.30 Acre |
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