# 3516 Iola Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/2ba single family, $287,800 ($154/sqft), built 1923, 1,871 sqft.
> Fireplace, Hardwood, A/C. Est. $1,247/mo. Listed 95 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $287,800 |
| Price/sqft | $154 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,871 |
| Year Built | 1923 |
| Lot Size | 7,928 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 95 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,247 |
| **Total** | **$1,247** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1923
- 0.18 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
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.

## Location

- **Address:** 3516 Iola Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.59424, -93.665107
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.59424,-93.665107

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** JAMIE SMITH
- **Brokerage:** Iowa Realty Beaverdale
- **Phone:** 5154536330
- **Email:** jamiesmith@iowarealty.com

## Primary Photo

![3516 Iola Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/2324295364f4ebf45eca750fbf617913l-f1086313920r.jpg)

*29 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/3516-iola-avenue-des-moines-ia-50312-a735157)*

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**MLS#:** 735157 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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