About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 424 Virginia Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $324,900 ($191 per sqft). Built in 1911, the home offers 1,700 sqft of living space on a 0.64 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1911
  • 0.64 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 2 half
2-car garage
1911

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Rare opportunity to own an in-town property offering an expansive yard, mature trees, and an incredible amount of garage & storage space that's hard to find! This charming two-story home offers over 1700SF filled with character & warmth. The enclosed front porch welcomes you into a home showcasing beautiful original woodwork, LVP flooring, and a cozy living room with an electric fireplace & custom built-in shelving.

The rustic kitchen is full of personality w/ exposed brick walls, wood ceilings, SS appliances & new countertops. The formal dining room opens to the wraparound deck, creating a seamless transition for entertaining indoors and out. A 1/2 bath completes the main level.

Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private half bath, plus an updated full hallway bath. The sun-filled four-season room offers walls of windows and French doors leading to the deck, making it the perfect spot to relax year-round.

Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or anyone needing extra storage will love the multiple buildings, including a detached 2-car garage, an additional detached garage & another storage garage providing endless possibilities. Two separate driveways offer added convenience & easy access.

The lower level includes a functional wood-burning stove, along with the washer, dryer and deep freeze. New roof in 2020. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown & located within an NFC lending area, offering financing & home improvement incentives for qualified buyers!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,738/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$235
Interest$1,408
Insurance$95

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

424 Virginia Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50315

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

SeparateFormalDiningRoomEatInKitchenCableTv

Exterior Features

Deck

Property Details

Flooring

Carpet

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 424 Virginia Avenue is listed at $324,900 ($191/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,738 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1911, 0.64 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen, CableTv. Exterior Features: Deck.

This property is listed by Scott Myers.

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Scott Myers

Agent at Century 21 Signature Real Estate

Listed by Century 21 Signature Real Estate · Broker phone: (515) 224-4002 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 744260· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 121 days on PropertySimple

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424 Virginia Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

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