5936 SW 2nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
2
Bed
1
Bath
800Sqft
0.16Acre(Lot)
Charm, character, and move-in-ready comfort. This 2-bedroom home has it all! Gleaming hardwood floors in the living room and 2 bedrooms...bonus feature in one bedroom, a lovely red cedar closet and carpet in the hallway. The updated bath (refreshed by Midwest Bath, with the rest beautifully finished by the seller) adds a modern touch, while the kitchen shines with Formica countertops, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a gas stove. You can unwind in the bonus four-season porch/mudroom off the back, the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening relaxing. Nearly all windows have been replaced (just two original windows remain in back), and major big-ticket items are already done for you: roof & gutters replaced just 3 years ago, a new A/C unit, copper pipes updated to PVC in 2020, and a
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 2Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished -
Flooring Information
Carpet, Hardwood -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, 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: 1953 Building Area Total: 800 Construction Materials: Metal Siding, Stone Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Deck Private Pool: No -
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 50X140 Main Square Feet: 0.161 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.161 Lot Size Square Feet: 7000 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $168000 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 12005688000000 Annual Tax: $2578 Tax Legal Desc: LOTS 19 & 20 BLK 8 CORR PLAT 1ST ADD TO THOMAS HEIGHTS
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Location Information
Direction: Army Post Rd to Union, Turn North on Union to Payton, turn West on Payton to SW 2nd St, Turn North on to 2nd. Property on the west side of the street. WaterSource: Public
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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