About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 3719 Cottage Grove Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $380,000 ($166 per sqft). Built in 1900, the home offers 2,284 sqft of living space on a 0.32 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1900
  • 0.32 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
1900

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Character, character, character. That is the hallmark of what makes a well-cared for older home feel special. The residence at 3719 Cottage Grove Avenue offers an ideal blend of timeless historic charm, original character, details and finishes with a flexible floorplan you can customize for how you want to live today and in the future!

A large enclosed front porch provides a serene retreat - from a plant-filled solarium to a relaxing seasonal sitting room. When you step inside, stunning woodwork envelopes you: gorgeous hardwood floors, trim, built-ins, paneling and working pocket doors!

The main floor features a formal living room with corner fireplace, spacious dining room with built in buffet, bright, oversized kitchen with mudroom and access to a generous, shaded outside deck, a bonus room, with adjoining full bathroom, that can be used as a 4th bedroom, primary suite, guest room, or office.

Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms and a second full bath - with a separate entry and ensuite, continue the benefits of this flexible layout. Laundry, storage and flex spaces in the dry basement. New roof in 2017. HVAC replaced in 2021/22. Outside Storage shed and playhouse.

Located on the west side of the Drake Neighborhood, this walkable area is just a few blocks from the Uptown Center shops and Hy-Vee and the Annual Greek Festival. The opportunities are endless - the choices are all yours. This home is eligible for Invest DSM grants for upgrades and improvements such as adding a garage.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,032/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$275
Interest$1,647
Insurance$111

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3719 Cottage Grove Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50311

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

SeparateFormalDiningRoomWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

DeckStorage

Property Details

Flooring

VinylHardwoodCarpet

Construction

Brick MetalSiding Stone

Pool Features

Deck

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 3719 Cottage Grove Avenue is listed at $380,000 ($166/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,032 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1900, 0.32 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: SeparateFormalDiningRoom, WindowTreatments. Exterior Features: Deck, Storage.

This property is listed by Tom Stender-Custer and can be reached at 5158688000.

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Tom Stender-Custer

Agent at Century 21 Signature

(515) 868-8000

Listed by Century 21 Signature · View on Broker Site

MLS# 746284· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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3719 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

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