1950 SW 1st Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
4
Bed
2
Bath
864Sqft
0.24Acre(Lot)
This Mid-Century ranch style home has everything you need! Great location near downtown, Gray's Lake and Water Works Park, local grocers and restaurants, and schools. Sits up high on the hill so you can see downtown from your front yard. On the main level, there are refinished hardwood floors, 3 BR, a 3/4 bath, and kitchen with access to back yard and big deck. The walk-out lower level could be separate living quarters with a non-conforming 4th BR, a 3/4 bath, living room, and kitchenette. Covered patio that walks out to the fenced yard (new 6' cedar fence). A 3rd parking space for extra cars and a huge 24X30 garage -perfect for a workshop. Great opportunity for multi-generational living, downsizing, or first time homebuyers! Newer roof and electrical, fence new 2025. Mechanicals
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access -
Flooring Information
Hardwood -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air
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Building Information
Year Built: 1959 Building Area Total: 864 Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Covered Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 60X177.5 Main Square Feet: 0.244 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.244 Lot Size Square Feet: 10641
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $245000 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 02001915002000 Annual Tax: $3302 Tax Legal Desc: SLY 60F NLY 150F LOT 3 OLSON HEIGHTS
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Parking Information
Detached, GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
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Location Information
Direction: From Indianola Rd and SW 1st turn south on 1st. WaterSource: Public
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| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4121 SE 10th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315 | $195,000 | 3 | 1 | 864 | 864 SqFt |
| 2327 SE 8th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315 | $268,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,115 | 1,115 SqFt |
| 2413 SE 8th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315 | $140,000 | 2 | 2 | 442 | 442 SqFt |
| 3421 SE 8th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315 | $219,900 | 4 | 2 | 1,090 | 1,090 SqFt |
| 815 E Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50315 | $290,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,856 | 1,856 SqFt |
| 3300 SE 8th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315 | $306,950 | 3 | 3 | 1,445 | 1,445 SqFt |
| 817 E Hackley Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50315 | $239,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,000 | 1,000 SqFt |
| 801 & 807 E Mckinley Av.., Des Moines, IA, 50315 | $550,000 | 8 | 4 | 3,499 | 3,499 SqFt |
| 707 & 715 E Mckinley Av.., Des Moines, IA, 50315 | $590,000 | 8 | 4 | 3,499 | 3,499 SqFt |
| 5205 SE 8th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315 | $235,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,044 | 1,044 SqFt |
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