About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1608 Southlawn Drive in Des Moines, IA is listed for $179,000 ($156 per sqft). Built in 1940, the home offers 1,147 sqft of living space on a 0.37 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1940
  • 0.37 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
1-car garage
1940

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Opportunity awaits in this classic 3-bedroom, all-brick Cape Cod! With the square footage already in place, this home is ready for your vision and personal updates. While it does need some work, it's the perfect chance to build sweat equity and make it your own.

Situated on a large yard with a detached one-car garage, this property offers plenty of space inside and out. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking for a renovation project, this home has great potential. Don't miss your chance to bring it back to life!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$957/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$129
Interest$776
Insurance$52

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1608 Southlawn Drive

Des Moines, IA 50315

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaEatInKitchen

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Brick

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1608 Southlawn Drive is listed at $179,000 ($156/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $957 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1940, 0.37 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: DiningArea, EatInKitchen.

This property is listed by Dawn Edwards.

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Dawn Edwards

Agent at Realty ONE Group Impact

Listed by Realty ONE Group Impact · Broker phone: (515) 446-7524 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 745909· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 99 days on PropertySimple

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1608 Southlawn Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315

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