About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1404 Oak Park Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $219,990 ($270 per sqft). Built in 1966, the home offers 816 sqft of living space on a 0.14 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1966
  • 0.14 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
1 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1966
Listing Description

Lovingly cared for by the same owner for 53 years, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is ready for its next chapter! A finished walk-out basement offers additional living space and two non-conforming rooms for an office, hobbies, or potential future bedrooms with egress windows and any other required code improvements.

Important updates include new mechanicals and a water heater in July 2026, plus an updated electrical panel in February 2026. Located within Invest DSM's Oak Park / Highland Park Special Investment District, eligible owner-occupants may qualify for matching renovation grants for approved improvements; an opportunity to explore when planning future updates.

Enjoy McHenry Park just down the street, with views of the downtown Des Moines skyline, plus nearby Riverview Park, access to the bike trail system, and Highland Park's local shops and restaurants. A home with decades of memories, valuable updates, and potential to make it your own!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,177/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$159
Interest$953
Insurance$64

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1404 Oak Park Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50313

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningArea

Property Details

Flooring

VinylCarpetTile

Construction

VinylSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1404 Oak Park Avenue is listed at $219,990 ($270/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,176 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1966, 0.14 acre lot. Interior Features: DiningArea.

This property is listed by Bopha Mom-Baccam.

BM

Bopha Mom-Baccam

Agent at RE/MAX Real Estate Group

Listed by RE/MAX Real Estate Group · Broker phone: (515) 279-6700 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 750995· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 19 days on PropertySimple

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1404 Oak Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

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