About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 3838 12th Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $139,000 ($194 per sqft). Built in 1907, the home offers 716 sqft of living space on a 0.15 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1907
  • 0.15 acre lot

Property Details

1 full
1907

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Charming Des Moines bungalow with tons of potential! The beautiful stone exterior adds instant character, while inside you'll find a spacious living room that flows easily to the kitchen and both bedrooms. Updates in 2017 include a newer furnace, water heater, and some updated plumbing.

The generous backyard offers plenty of room for pets, play, gardening, or entertaining. Centrally located with convenient access to all that Des Moines has to offer, this affordable home is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer or investor!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$743/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$101
Interest$602
Insurance$41

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3838 12th Street

Des Moines, IA 50313

Property Details

Construction

MetalSiding

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 3838 12th Street is listed at $139,000 ($194/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $744 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1907, 0.15 acre lot.

This property is listed by Micole Chapman.

MC

Micole Chapman

Agent at RE/MAX Real Estate Group

Listed by RE/MAX Real Estate Group · Broker phone: (515) 279-6700 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 750991· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 20 days on PropertySimple

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3838 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313

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