About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 5804 College Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $205,000 ($161 per sqft). Built in 1947, the home offers 1,277 sqft of living space on a 0.23 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1947
  • 0.23 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
1-car garage
1947

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

This move-in ready cottage in Merle Hay has new flooring throughout the first level and amenities you don't typically find in this neighborhood and price point. NEW CARPET in first floor living room, hallway and bedrooms. NEW LVP floor in kitchen and dining room.

NFC FINANCING Eligible - up to $15,000 in forgivable home improvement loan. . PRIMARY BEDROOM with Private ENSUITE BATHROOM . ATTACHED GARAGE with MUDROOM . GRANITE counters and GAS RANGE . large 1/4 ACRE lot . Brand NEW AC UNIT - Just spent $8400 so you don't have to REPLACED SEWER LINE to Street .

1/4 acre lot . Original wide plank hardwood under carpet . Mudroom . Newer vinyl windows . Google Fiber Ready . High Efficiency on demand water heater . Primary Suite . Private Ensuite Bathroom . Walk in closets . New AC Unit & Fan Motor Installed by Holt Plumbing . Attached Garage . Granite Counters . Gas Range . 4 blocks from Waveland Bike Trail.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,096/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$148
Interest$888
Insurance$60

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

5804 College Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50322

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

SeparateFormalDiningRoomWindowTreatments

Property Details

Flooring

TileHardwoodCarpet

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherFreezerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 5804 College Avenue is listed at $205,000 ($161/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,097 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1947, 0.23 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: SeparateFormalDiningRoom, WindowTreatments.

This property is listed by Dustin VandeWeerd.

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Dustin VandeWeerd

Agent at Real Broker< LLC

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5804 College Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50322

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