This completely remodeled home on a quiet, dead end street is like new and move in ready! You will love the open concept feel as soon as you walk in and see the specious living room leading to a dining area and beautiful kitchen. The main level is 1,156 square feet and features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a first floor laundry area. Everything you see in this home is brand new, including: plumbing, electrical, A/C, furnace, water heater, main level laundry, 2 full bathrooms, + all things cosmetic: drywall, flooring, trim, paint, kitchen, fixtures, etc. The roof, siding & windows were also redone a few years ago. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this turnkey home just minutes from downtown.
- IA
- Des Moines
- 50315
- 1971 Summit Street
- MLS# 571490
- Date Listed10/19/2018
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.15 acres (6,600 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Polk
- Year Built 1958
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,156 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $138.41
Interior Features
- Appliances Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt, Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.15
- Lot Size SQFT 6,600.00
- Lot Features Rectangular Lot
Directions
From SW 9th St, go E onto Bancroft St, then N onto Irving St, then E onto Summit St.
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $1,487
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
4.14 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home
1.7 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.7 mi
Distance
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
4.14 mi
Distance
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK
6.58 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home
1.7 mi
Distance
Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus
Public • 6 - 12
1.7 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.28 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
7.38 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.7 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.84 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
8.2 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Davis Avenue | 4 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $82,500 |
| 8 E Gray Street | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $115,000 |
| 1945 Courtland Drive | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $115,000 |
| 410 Kirkwood Avenue | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $79,900 |
| 615 Gray Street | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $84,900 |
| 2245 Highland Street | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $91,500 |
| 505 Olinda Avenue | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $74,900 |
| 1810 SE 2nd Street | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $50,000 |
| 610 Palmer Place | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $99,000 |
| 1973 Courtland Drive | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $165,000 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,413 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 3,780 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 37.8 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $52,279 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $25,144 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
54/100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score ®
36/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
28/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
9 nearby routes: 9 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 39/100, Transit Score: 28/100, Bike Score: 38/100.
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Frequently Asked Questions for 1971 Summit Street
Source: Realty.com
1971 Summit Street, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a Single Family 1,156 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 21 photos available of this 3 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $160,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 21 photos of 1971 Summit Street.
Our records indicate that 1971 Summit Street was built in 1958.
The full address for this home is 1971 Summit Street, Des Moines, IA 50315.
1971 Summit Street has been listed on Realty.com since Fri October 19, 2018
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 39/100, Transit Score: 28/100, Bike Score: 38/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1971 Summit 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 Precision
(tel: 515-223-9492)
Listing agent:
Greg Steward
(tel: 515-681-3802)
(#33555)
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