About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 3901 Bowdoin Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $209,900 ($191 per sqft). Built in 1954, the home offers 1,100 sqft of living space on a 0.25 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1954
  • 0.25 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
1 full
1954

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Outstanding Highland Park ranch you won't want to miss! The main level features a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, a kitchen with a convenient eat-in area, two comfortable bedrooms, and a full bath. An added sunken living room offers even more space to relax, complete with a second fireplace for extra charm.

The finished basement expands your living space with a large family room (featuring a hidden room tucked behind a bookshelf!), two non-conforming bedrooms, and an additional full bath perfect for guests, hobbies, or a home office. Step outside to enjoy a true backyard retreat with a 2-car garage, a large privacy-fenced yard, and a deck that surrounds the above-ground pool.

You'll also love the brick patio, beautiful landscaping, and the newer pool house/she shed with matching finishes, complete with a refrigerator and TV. Conveniently located with easy access to downtown and the interstate, this home offers both comfort and accessibility.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,123/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$152
Interest$910
Insurance$61

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3901 Bowdoin Street

Des Moines, IA 50313

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningArea

Exterior Features

DeckPatio

Property Details

Construction

VinylSiding

Outdoor Features

PatioDeck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 3901 Bowdoin Street is listed at $209,900 ($191/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,122 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1954, 0.25 acre lot, Fireplace. Interior Features: DiningArea. Exterior Features: Deck, Patio.

This property is listed by Gary Johnson and can be reached at 5152027600.

GJ

Gary Johnson

Agent at Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate

(515) 202-7600

Listed by Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate · Broker phone: (515) 710-8708 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 738056· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 141 days on PropertySimple

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3901 Bowdoin Street, Des Moines, IA 50313

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