689 40th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
4
Bed
2
Bath
1,563Sqft
0.20Acre(Lot)
Charming opportunity in the heart of Des Moines? highly sought-after Ingersoll neighborhood! This spacious 4-bedroom home offers timeless character, solid construction and endless potential for the next owner to make it their own. Inside, you'll find generous room sizes, original woodwork, hardwood trim and flexible living spaces filled with natural light. The oversized 2-car detached garage provides exceptional storage, workshop space or room for hobbies, rare for this area! With great bones and a functional layout, this home is the perfect canvas for updates and personalization. Enjoy the convenience of nearby restaurants, shopping, parks, downtown access and all the character that makes the Ingersoll area one of Des Moines? most desirable locations. Whether you're an owner-occupant look
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished -
Flooring Information
Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water Cooling: None, Window Unit(s)
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Building Information
Year Built: 1900 Building Area Total: 1563 Construction Materials: Frame, Metal Siding Patio And Porch Features: Patio Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 50X172 Main Square Feet: 0.197 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.197 Lot Size Square Feet: 8600 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $185000 Cash, Conventional
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 09007494000000 Annual Tax: $3990 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 70 W L WHITES SUB DIV
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Parking Information
Detached, GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
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Location Information
Direction: From 42nd St go East on Pleasant St. Home on the corner of 40th St and Pleasant. WaterSource: Public
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 916 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $199,900 | 2 | 1 | 936 | 936 SqFt |
| 2410 Terrace Road, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $575,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,080 | 2,080 SqFt |
| 2819 Rollins Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $284,900 | 4 | 3 | 968 | 968 SqFt |
| 829 29th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $214,900 | 2 | 1 | 1,567 | 1,567 SqFt |
| 36 30th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $625,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,258 | 2,258 SqFt |
| 714 31st Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $274,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,384 | 1,384 SqFt |
| 335 31st Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $899,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,460 | 2,460 SqFt |
| 3103 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $595,000 | 9 | 9 | 3,967 | 3,967 SqFt |
| 677 33rd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $200,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,088 | 1,088 SqFt |
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