About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1018 Creston Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $226,000 ($236 per sqft). Built in 1940, the home offers 956 sqft of living space on a 0.33 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1940
  • 0.33 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
2 full
2-car garage
1940

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Welcome to 1018 Creston Avenue! Situated on approximately one-third of an acre in the heart of Des Moines, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers fresh updates and plenty of outdoor potential. Newly installed carpeting and luxury vinyl plank flooring run throughout the home, while the kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Just off the kitchen, a convenient rear-entry mudroom includes the washer and dryer. Step outside onto the deck overlooking the spacious backyard, with room for gardening, outdoor entertaining, or a future fence to create an enclosed space for pets. The partially finished basement provides additional living space and includes the third bedroom with an egress window.

A 2-car detached garage adds parking and storage. With a recently replaced air conditioner, a roof installed in 2019, and fresh flooring throughout, this home is ready for your personal touch!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,209/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$163
Interest$979
Insurance$66

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1018 Creston Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50315

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

EatInKitchenCableTvWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

Deck

Property Details

Flooring

Carpet

Construction

MetalSiding

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1018 Creston Avenue is listed at $226,000 ($236/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,209 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1940, 0.33 acre lot. Interior Features: EatInKitchen, CableTv, WindowTreatments. Exterior Features: Deck.

This property is listed by Jeff Horner.

JH

Jeff Horner

Agent at Gillum Group Real Estate

Listed by Gillum Group Real Estate · Broker phone: (515) 257-6470 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 750566· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 24 days on PropertySimple

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1018 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

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