About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1204 Locust Street in Adel, IA is listed for $359,900 ($157 per sqft). Built in 1946, the home offers 2,295 sqft of living space on a 0.40 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1946
  • 0.40 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
1 full
2-car garage
1946

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Mid-Century Modern Ranch with Character, Space & a Fantastic Corner Lot Step into a truly distinctive Adel home where mid-century modern style, original character, and spacious living come together. Built in 1946, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch offers approximately 2,295 square feet of living space and sits on a large, beautifully established corner lot with mature trees and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors.

One of the home's standout features is the incredibly cool pine-clad den/office, offering a warm, inviting atmosphere and a gas fireplace-the perfect setting for a home office, reading room, entertaining space, or cozy retreat. The home's architecture and natural surroundings create a wonderful sense of privacy and personality that's difficult to replicate in newer construction.

Outside, you'll find multiple outdoor living areas, including a spacious deck/patio area surrounded by mature landscaping, along with a 2-car garage. Located in the highly regarded ADM Community School District, this property combines distinctive mid-century character with a location that provides convenient access to all that Adel and the Des Moines metro have to offer.

A home with this much character, space, and outdoor appeal is a rare find in Adel. If you're looking for something beyond the ordinary, this one deserves a closer look.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,925/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$260
Interest$1,560
Insurance$105

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1204 Locust Street

Adel, IA 50003

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaEatInKitchenWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

DeckFirePitPatioStorage

Property Details

Flooring

TileCarpet

Construction

Brick MetalSiding WoodSiding

Outdoor Features

PatioDeck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherRefrigeratorStove

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1204 Locust Street is listed at $359,900 ($157/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,925 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1946, 0.40 acre lot, Fireplace. Interior Features: DiningArea, EatInKitchen, WindowTreatments. Exterior Features: Deck, FirePit, Patio.

This property is listed by Marc Havnen and can be reached at (800) 724-2297.

MH

Marc Havnen

Agent at Iowa Realty Co., Inc.

(800) 724-2297
Agent website

Listed by Iowa Realty Co., Inc. · Broker phone: (800) 724-2297 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 749701· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 8 days on PropertySimple

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1204 Locust Street, Adel, IA 50003

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