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1516 Oak Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

Polk County

Key Facts

5Beds
2Baths
816Sq Ft
1970Year Built
0.14Lot (acres)

Description

This versatile ranch home offers 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing plenty of space for growing families, multi-generational living, or those needing extra room. The main level features a comfortable living space with eat-in kitchen while the finished lower level provides an extra living area and bedrooms. Situated on a generous lot on the end of the street in the established Oak Park neighborhood, walk to Riverview Park or the nearby Highland Park area with coffee shops, bakeries, and boutiques. Bring your ideas and personal touched to make it your own! Schedule a showing today!

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Ranch

Year Built

1970

Living Area

816 sq ft

Lot Size

0.14 acres

Lot Dimensions

50X123

Zoning

N3B

Days on Market

6

MLS® Listing#

743551

Property Features

Appliances

CooktopDryerWasher

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Basement

Finished

Lot Features

Rectangular Lot

Construction

Frame

Foundation

Block

Roof

AsphaltShingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$3,472

Parcel Number

07005029000000

Directions

Heading west on Douglas Ave, turn south on 16th st then east on Oak Park, house on the corner

Affordability Calculator

$39,200

Estimated monthly payment

$1,043/mo

Principal $156,800 · Est. interest $218,750 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Des Moines, IA

$294,830
Median Listing Price
59
Median Days on Market
1,404
Median Sq Ft
$205
Median Price / Sq Ft
1,318
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 34% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 17% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Des Moines, IA.

Location

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Points of Interest in Des Moines, IA

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Nearby Schools

  • Wonder Years Academy

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • Des Moines Public Schools

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • North High School

    Secondary · 1.0 mi away

  • Casady Alternative Center

    School · 1.0 mi away

  • Jessie Franklin Taylor

    School · 1.0 mi away

  • Findley Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.2 mi away

  • Harding Middle School

    Secondary · 1.2 mi away

  • Monroe Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.4 mi away

  • Woodlawn Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.4 mi away

  • Moulton Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Martin Luther King Academy

    School · 1.5 mi away

  • King Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Douglas Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Madison Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.7 mi away

  • School of Mary - Montessori

    Elementary · 1.8 mi away

  • Cattell Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.8 mi away

  • Holy Trinity Catholic Church

    School · 1.8 mi away

  • Samuelson Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.9 mi away

  • Children's Garden

    Elementary · 2.1 mi away

  • Edmunds Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.2 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Realty ONE Group Impact - (515) 710-8061

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