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1611 8Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

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5 Beds
2 Baths
1,912 Sq Ft

Bargain priced 2sty 5 bedroom with 2 full baths in central Des Moines. Perfect for an investor or owner occupant with tons of updates already performed. Neutral color scheme inside with Jeld-Wen replacement windows, updated trim work & entry doors, newer roof, updated pex plumbing, newer electric panel and wiring, Goodman furnace, sump pump and PVC drain lines. Features 2 beds, a full bath and large oak eat-in kitchen w/pantry cabinet on the main level plus a decent sized living area. 2nd floor offers a laundry area with access to attic space. There’s also a 3rd large bedroom with two closets, a 4th bed with a walk-in closet and a 5th bedroom and 2nd full bath accessed from the hall. Exterior has vinyl siding, a deck in front and a porch in back. Close to schools, bus line, shopping and downtown. Sold as-is and water and power will not be able to be turned on for inspections. Needs TLC but with a little work could shine once again. Best value in the city on a 5 bedroom. Easy to see.

Listing By: Matthew Grohe - RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 509264
  • Date Listed12/18/2015
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.12 acres (5,280 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1901
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,912 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $36.56

Interior Features

  • Appliances Dishwasher
  • Flooring Carpet, Vinyl
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.12
  • Lot Size SQFT 5,280.00
  • Lot Features Rectangular Lot

Directions

6th Ave north to College Ave, west on College Ave to 8th St, north to home.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $2,126
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

0.92 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

3.24 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home

2.97 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

2.97 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

4.47 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

5.44 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

2.97 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12

4.31 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

5.03 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50314

Source: Walkscore

60/100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score ®

42/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

52/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

7 nearby routes: 7 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 38/100, Transit Score: 24/100, Bike Score: 40/100.

Points of Interest near 1611 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

Frequently Asked Questions for 1611 8th Street

Source: Realty.com

1611 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314 is a Single Family 1,912 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 17 photos available of this 5 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $69,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 17 photos of 1611 8th Street.

Our records indicate that 1611 8th Street was built in 1901.

The full address for this home is 1611 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314.

1611 8th Street has been listed on Realty.com since Fri December 18, 2015

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 38/100, Transit Score: 24/100, Bike Score: 40/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1611 8th Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Re/max Real Estate Concepts
Listing agent: Matthew Grohe (tel: 515-988-3726) (#4200)

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