# 1278 E 34th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $124,900 ($138/sqft), built 1948, 907 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $668/mo. Listed 21 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $124,900 |
| Price/sqft | $138 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 907 |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Lot Size | 6,621 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 21 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $632 |
| Estimated Insurance | $36 |
| **Total** | **$668** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1948
- 0.15 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Nicely updated 2-bedroom ranch home with oversized 2-car detached garage and work room. Within walking distance of the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Features a large living room and eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinets. Bigger than it appears with bonus rooms that include an office space and first level laundry room. Fresh paint throughout, with new flooring, newer water heater and updated electrical. Additional room in the basement can be used as a non-conforming bedroom. Lots of parking space for multiple cars or motor home. Most appliances are included.

## Location

- **Address:** 1278 E 34th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.60344, -93.549776
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.60344,-93.549776

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** https://mosaics-media.com/1278-E-34th-St/idx

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Angie Brown
- **Brokerage:** Iowa Realty Co., Inc.
- **Phone:** 5154535397
- **Broker Phone:** (800) 724-2297
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1278-E-34th-St_Des-Moines_IA_50317_M82698-29752?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=748200&c=propsimple)

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 748200 | **Updated:** 2026-09-03
**Source:** listhub

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