About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 3800 Washington Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $269,900 ($201 per sqft). Built in 1926, the home offers 1,340 sqft of living space on a 0.15 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1926
  • 0.15 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
1-car garage
1926

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Welcome to this charming 1926 1.5-story home in the heart of Beaverdale! Full of timeless character and thoughtful updates, this 3-bedroom, 1 full bath, and 3/4 lower level bath home offers the perfect blend of classic appeal and modern comfort. Original charm shines throughout, while the recently refreshed flooring/carpet, paint, and remodeled full bath are perfectly aligned.

Walk-in the front door to a large family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen area, and spacious kitchen. Sit and have coffee on the cute patio right off the eat-in area. Kitchen has lots of cabinets and great counter space w/pantry. Main level bedrooms are both spacious and the remodeled full bathroom has glass shower doors.

Head upstairs to the 3rd bedroom/bonus room with huge closet for great extra storage. Lower level has laundry area, 3/4 bath, bonus room which is great for a workout area, storage room, and access to the one car tuck-under garage. Head to Witmer Park or enjoy the fun in Beaverdale.

Near restaurants, library, coffee shops, stores, and more! A/C 2020, upstairs window A/C 2024, waterproofed/sump 2014, vinyl windows, steel siding, newer roof, water heater, New electrical 2024-Flooring/carpet/Interior paint/light fixtures/bathroom remodel/painted kitchen cabinets 2025.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,443/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$195
Interest$1,170
Insurance$79

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3800 Washington Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50310

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

EatInKitchenWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

Patio

Property Details

Flooring

TileCarpet

Construction

MetalSiding

Outdoor Features

Patio

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central AirWindow Unit(s)

Appliances

DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 3800 Washington Avenue is listed at $269,900 ($201/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,444 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1926, 0.15 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: EatInKitchen, WindowTreatments. Exterior Features: Patio.

This property is listed by Danielle Plank-Harris.

DP

Danielle Plank-Harris

Agent at RE/MAX Concepts

Listed by RE/MAX Concepts · Broker phone: (515) 276-2872 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 744517· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 116 days on PropertySimple

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3800 Washington Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

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