2814 E Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
4
Bed
2
Bath
1,162Sqft
0.17Acre(Lot)
Built in 1910, this 4-bedroom two-story charmer is ready for its next chapter. With original details like beautiful working parlor doors in the entryway, a wood staircase, and a brick sidewalk in front, it still holds that classic 1910 charm - while offering a rare opportunity to build serious sweat equity. Priced at $125,000, well below its $168,000 assessed value, this home isn't for the faint of heart. It needs updates from top to bottom, but for the right buyer with tradesman skills, it's a chance to create something special and walk away with instant equity. Three bedrooms upstairs, plus a non-conforming fourth in the basement, and plenty of room to make it your own. Two-car detached garage behind the home with alley access provides plenty of additional parking (and state fair parkin
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partially Finished, Unfinished -
Flooring Information
Hardwood -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
See Remarks Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, 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: 1910 Building Area Total: 1162 Construction Materials: Metal Siding Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Patio Private Pool: No -
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 50X147 Main Square Feet: 0.169 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.169 Lot Size Square Feet: 7350 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $120000 Original Price: $125000 Cash, Conventional
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 05000771000000 Annual Tax: $3174.42 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 14 BLK 3 ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION
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Parking Information
Detached, GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
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Utility Information
Cable Available -
Location Information
Direction: Just west of the Iowa State Fairgrounds, head south on E 30th Street, turning west on E Walnut Street. The house is on the north side of Walnut, just before getting to E 28th Street. There is a gravel driveway in the front of the home, and the 2-car detached garage is accessed through the alley behind the home. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 5427 Leyden Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $430,990 | 3 | 2 | 1,800 | -- |
| 5417 Leyden Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $435,990 | 3 | 2 | 1,800 | -- |
| 5407 Leyden Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $445,990 | 3 | 2 | 1,870 | -- |
| 5397 Leyden Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $488,990 | 3 | 3 | 1,921 | -- |
| 3221 Brook Landing Court, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $445,990 | 3 | 2 | 1,800 | -- |
| 5668 Brook View Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 | $345,750 | 3 | 2 | 1,321 | 0.17 Acre |
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