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243 51St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

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3 Beds
3 Baths
1,910 Sq Ft

Looking for the perfect South of Grand home? Curb appeal galore with the limestone walkways lined with perennials leading up to the white framed door. The red brick, & white bay windows & dormers remind you of a country cottage. Surprise!! It’s roomy inside & out back, as well. Imagine the hours you’ll spend in the expansive family room addition. Watch wildlife wandering up from the rivulet & woods at the rear of the lot through the 2 large Pella sliders. Friends & family will love your gatherings on the huge deck. Retreat upstairs to a large master bedroom suite with a private landing/reading area & a tiled oversized shower in the updated bath with a vintage dresser converted into the vanity. The basement is inviting with second refrigerator, laundry area & a rec room or non-conforming bedroom. Newly remodeled baths on the main floor & in the basement, as well. New SS appliances, granite counters & tiled floor in the kitchen. New 2 1/2 car garage. Just 5 blocks to Hanawalt School.

Listing By: Marva McCarty - RE/MAX Real Estate Group iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 542079
  • Date Listed06/19/2017
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 2 Three Quarter baths
  • Lot Size 0.36 acres (15,600 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1940
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,910 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $170.16

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.36
  • Lot Size SQFT 15,600.00
  • Lot Features Rectangular Lot

Directions

University Avenue to 51st Street, south to home on East side of the street.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $6,449
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

4.55 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

5.33 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

0.26 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12

3.46 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

3.46 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

4.98 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

1.06 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12

3.46 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

5.98 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50312

Source: Walkscore

18/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

19/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

26/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

3 nearby routes: 3 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 37/100, Transit Score: 15/100, Bike Score: 38/100.

Points of Interest near 243 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

Frequently Asked Questions for 243 51st Street

Source: Realty.com

243 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a Single Family 1,910 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 25 photos available of this 3 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $325,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 25 photos of 243 51st Street.

Our records indicate that 243 51st Street was built in 1940.

The full address for this home is 243 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 50312.

243 51st Street has been listed on Realty.com since Mon June 19, 2017

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 37/100, Transit Score: 15/100, Bike Score: 38/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 243 51st Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Merrill Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Roosevelt High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Re/max Concepts (tel: 515-279-6700)
Listing agent: Marva Mccarty (tel: 515-491-0107) (#4462)

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