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This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 3516 Iola Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $287,800 ($154 per sqft). Built in 1923, the home offers 1,871 sqft of living space on a 0.18 acres lot.
Welcome to this charming 1923 Craftsman home filled w/ original character & modern updates. Offering 1,871 sq ft for family & guests. The living room features original oak hardwood floors, wood trim & a wood-burning fireplace w/ built-ins. The formal dining room is perfect for hosting.
The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & a tin backsplash w/ 19th-century charm. Off the kitchen, the breakfast nook is ideal for quiet mornings & serves as a mudroom w/ deck access. The main-floor bedroom offers a spacious closet & updated dbl-hung windows.
The master bath was renovated in 2025 w/ luxury vinyl flooring & gold fixtures. Upstairs, a sun-filled office w/ built-in desk & balcony welcomes you. A bright living area nearby. All 3 upstairs bedrooms feature large closets & connecting access. Updated dbl-hung & casement windows provide airflow.
A dormer room is perfect for nursery or playroom. A 1/2 bath sits just outside the bedrooms, w/ unfinished attic space for expansion. The unfinished basement offers space for laundry, workouts, hobbies & storage, plus walkout access to the deck & shaded yard.
The 2-level deck spans 600+ sq ft & leads to a gravel play or garden area. A shed adds storage & a privacy fence surrounds the backyard. Perennials bloom each May in front. Exterior updates include new paint (2023) & roof/gutters (2021). Located 1 block south of historic Kingman Blvd w/ quick access to I-235, Grand, Ingersoll & downtown Des Moines. NFC Financing.
Key Features
- Built in 1923
- 0.18 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace
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Monthly Cost Estimate
$1,539/mo
20% down · 6.5% · 30 years
Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.
Location
3516 Iola Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
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Questions & Answers
This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 3516 Iola Avenue is listed at $287,800 ($154/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,247 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.
Key features include: Built in 1923, 0.18 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: SeparateFormalDiningRoom. Exterior Features: Deck, FullyFenced, PlayStructure.
This property is listed by JAMIE SMITH and can be reached at 5154536330 or jamiesmith@iowarealty.com.
