About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 439 Des Moines Avenue in Ellsworth, IA is listed for $85,000 ($69 per sqft). Built in 1916, the home offers 1,238 sqft of living space on a 0.15 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1916
  • 0.15 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
1-car garage
1916

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Bring your vision to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of Ellsworth. With 1,238 square feet, original hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, original doors, a spacious front porch and a detached garage, this property offers an excellent opportunity for an investor, flipper or buyer looking to create a home with character.

The home is ready for updating and offers plenty of potential to restore its original charm while adding modern finishes. Whether you're looking for your next flip, rental investment or a project to make your own, this property is worth a look. Offered at $105,000 -- bring your contractor, your ideas and your vision! Sold 'ASIS'

Monthly Cost Estimate

$455/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$61
Interest$368
Insurance$25

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

439 Des Moines Avenue

Ellsworth, IA 50075

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Stucco

Property Details

Flooring

VinylCarpetHardwoodLaminate

Construction

Stucco

Outdoor Features

Porch

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DisposalDryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 439 Des Moines Avenue is listed at $85,000 ($69/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $455 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1916, 0.15 acre lot, 2 stories. Exterior Features: Stucco.

This property is listed by Grace Griffin.

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Grace Griffin

License S72909

Agent at Hunziker & Associates, Realtors

Listed by Hunziker & Associates, Realtors · Broker phone: (515) 233-4450 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 70230· Source: Central Iowa Board of Realtors, Inc.· 164 days on PropertySimple

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439 Des Moines Avenue, Ellsworth, IA 50075

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