# 131 Hartford Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/3ba single family, $240,000 ($205/sqft), built 1965, 1,172 sqft. > Hardwood, A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $1,284/mo. Listed 12 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $240,000 | | Price/sqft | $205 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 half | | Square Feet | 1,172 | | Year Built | 1965 | | Lot Size | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Pending | | Days on Market | 12 | ## Why This Home Stands Out - **Hardwood Floors** - Hardwood flooring listed ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,214 | | Estimated Insurance | $70 | | **Total** | **$1,284** | ## Key Amenities - Hardwood - A/C - 2-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1965 - 0.44 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description Here's your chance to own a nice home on a big lot, with potential future development opportunity. A 1960s ranch home with 3 Bedrooms, plus a finished basement. The front room has floor to ceiling picture windows, and there is a fantastic eat-in kitchen with lots of prep space, cabinetry and also a coffee bar cabinet. Lower level has a finished rec room, as well as 2 non-conforming bedrooms, and plenty of storage. An oversized 2 car garage, fenced yard, a covered carport, and plenty of parking space. Out your front window, you have a beautiful view of the downtown skyline. Close to some of Des Moines' favorite local restaurants and grocers. What a great investment for a first time homebuyer or investor!There are 3 parcels included with this sale: 2011 Indianola Ave., 131 & 201 Hartford Ave. ## Location - **Address:** 131 Hartford Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315 - **County:** Polk - **Coordinates:** 41.569514, -93.612857 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.569514,-93.612857 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Jenny Farrell - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Real Estate Group - **Broker Phone:** (515) 279-6700 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/131-Hartford-Ave_Des-Moines_IA_50315_M70262-76622?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=751762&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f962736962r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f2072980137r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f1450597665r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f762110295r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f1289853189r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f488564835r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f274481560r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f3361041829r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f1058909999r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f55820147r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f3292155659r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f743592909r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f2507349319r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f231649645r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f1647060708r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f3417703066r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f3452564363r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f173112784r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f2229515725r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f1681799575r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f4030328657r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f205027065r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f3454678939r.jpg) ![131 Hartford Avenue - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/4a3e1209baf385ae78a3b536fdf92206l-f3350797751r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 751762 | **Updated:** 2026-10-28 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/131-hartford-avenue-des-moines-ia-50315-b2577955e8e14c47a36b8af7cf77f3fc) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/131-hartford-avenue-des-moines-ia-50315-b2577955e8e14c47a36b8af7cf77f3fc#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/131-hartford-avenue-des-moines-ia-50315-b2577955e8e14c47a36b8af7cf77f3fc", "name": "131 Hartford Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315", "description": "Here's your chance to own a nice home on a big lot, with potential future development opportunity. A 1960s ranch home with 3 Bedrooms, plus a finished basement. 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