About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 3900 Amherst Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $230,000 ($135 per sqft). Built in 1956, the home offers 1,703 sqft of living space on a 0.25 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1956
  • 0.25 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
2-car garage
1956

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Eligible for NFC grant! This Highland Park 1.5-story is more than a house, it's a place where memories are made, the garden flourishes, & everyone has room to grow. Sunlight pours through the large living room windows, creating a warm and inviting space to gather.

The main level features 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and a functional kitchen with stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinet storage, & generous counter space. Upstairs offers 2 oversized bedrooms, including one with a fun built-in rock climbing wall, plus a beautifully renovated full bathroom.

The lower level adds flexibility with a nonconforming 5th bedroom, partial bath, laundry area, and unfinished space ready for your personal touch. Step outside to a spacious deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard with an incredible garden perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or harvesting fresh vegetables. A detached two-car garage completes this one-of-a-kind home. Call your favorite realtor for a tour today!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,230/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$166
Interest$997
Insurance$67

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3900 Amherst Street

Des Moines, IA 50313

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

EatInKitchen

Exterior Features

DeckStorage

Property Details

Construction

Brick VinylSiding

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 3900 Amherst Street is listed at $230,000 ($135/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,230 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1956, 0.25 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: EatInKitchen. Exterior Features: Deck, Storage.

This property is listed by Jeni McClelland.

JM

Jeni McClelland

Agent at RE/MAX Concepts

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

MLS# 745794· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 100 days on PropertySimple

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3900 Amherst Street, Des Moines, IA 50313

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