2736 College Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
3
Bed
1
Bath
879Sqft
0.16Acre(Lot)
Set just blocks from Drake University and within easy walking distance of campus, this 1½-story home brings together the character people love with updates that matter. Hardwood floors run throughout, updated windows bring in plenty of natural light, and the HVAC was replaced within the last year.. taking one of the bigger-ticket items off the list. Out front, a covered porch gives the home that classic neighborhood feel. Inside, the layout creates options make it your own, use the additional bedrooms to offset your monthly payment, or add it to a rental portfolio in an area with built-in demand. Character. Location. Flexibility. Whether you?re looking for a place to call home or a property that can work for you, this one deserves a look.
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 3Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished -
Flooring Information
Carpet, Hardwood -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Washer -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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Building Information
Year Built: 1901 Building Area Total: 879 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 50X142 Main Square Feet: 0.164 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.164 Lot Size Square Feet: 7128 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $152500 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 08003757000000 Annual Tax: $2122.4 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 12 LAWNRIDGE
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Location Information
Direction: Forest Ave to 27th st, N to College, W to home on S side of the road. WaterSource: Public
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Nearby Home Value
| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1440 21st Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $190,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,196 | 2,196 SqFt |
| 2124 Drake Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $229,900 | 2 | 2 | 1,394 | 1,394 SqFt |
| 1357 23rd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $110,000 | 2 | 1 | 795 | 795 SqFt |
| 2303 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $225,000 | 1 | -- | 2,734 | 2,734 SqFt |
| 1355 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $250,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,064 | 2,064 SqFt |
| 1107 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $395,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,192 | 2,192 SqFt |
| 1011 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $265,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,452 | 1,452 SqFt |
| 1121 26th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $419,000 | 6 | 3 | 2,283 | 2,283 SqFt |
| 1132 26th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $499,900 | 4 | 3 | 1,932 | 1,932 SqFt |
| 1147 27th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $489,000 | 5 | 4 | 1,792 | 1,792 SqFt |
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