About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1950 SW 1st Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $245,000 ($284 per sqft). Built in 1959, the home offers 864 sqft of living space on a 0.24 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1959
  • 0.24 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
1959

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

This Mid-Century ranch style home has everything you need! Great location near downtown, Gray's Lake and Water Works Park, local grocers and restaurants, and schools. Sits up high on the hill so you can see downtown from your front yard. On the main level, there are refinished hardwood floors, 3 BR, a 3/4 bath, and kitchen with access to back yard and big deck.

The walk-out lower level could be separate living quarters with a non-conforming 4th BR, a 3/4 bath, living room, and kitchenette. Covered patio that walks out to the fenced yard (new 6' cedar fence). A 3rd parking space for extra cars and a huge 24X30 garage -perfect for a workshop. Great opportunity for multi-generational living, downsizing, or first time homebuyers! Newer roof and electrical, fence new 2025. Mechanicals approximately. 7 yrs. old.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,310/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$177
Interest$1,062
Insurance$71

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1950 SW 1st Street

Des Moines, IA 50315

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

EatInKitchen

Exterior Features

DeckPatio

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Pool Features

DeckPatio

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherRefrigeratorStove

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1950 SW 1st Street is listed at $245,000 ($284/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,310 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1959, 0.24 acre lot. Interior Features: EatInKitchen. Exterior Features: Deck, Patio.

This property is listed by Jenny Farrell and can be reached at 5157797500.

JF

Jenny Farrell

Agent at RE/MAX Concepts

(515) 779-7500

Listed by RE/MAX Concepts · View on Broker Site

MLS# 746071· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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1950 SW 1st Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

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