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35
Photos
4
beds
3
baths
3,146
sqft
Built in
1885
A MUST SEE beautiful home in Owls Head neighborhood south of Grand Avenue in Des Moines. The craftsman style home is one-of-a-kind built in 1885 and is known as the Watt house. Recent upgrades include a new broiler, new pipes for heating and plumbing, new radiators, new water heater, new drywall in some areas, new paint throughout interior, and newly redone flooring. These upgrades totaled $240,000. Prior to these most recent updates, updates in 2018 and 2020 included a new electric junction box upgrade, exterior painting, A/C, newly sealed driveway, new light switches and new landscaping. The home sits on top of 28th street, providing the homeowner with stunning views to the South, East and West. Come take a look for yourself today!
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen
- Appliances:
- Cooktop,Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
- Basement:
- Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Flooring:
- Hardwood
- A/C:
- true, Central Air
- Heating:
- true, Hot Water,Natural Gas
- Fireplace:
- Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
- General:
- Enclosed Porch
- Style:
- Craftsman,Two Story
- Parking:
- Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Construction
- Roofing:
- Asphalt,Shingle
- General:
- Brick,Wood Siding, 2, Block,Brick/Mortar,Slab
Location
- Road/Access:
- Asphalt
- Originating MLS:
- DMAAR
- School District:
- Des Moines Independent
- County:
- Polk
Lot
- Zoning:
- Res, BEG 27F S OF NW COR THN E 131.8F SE 5F SW 109F W 104F N 100F ALNG W LN TO POB LT 61 THE POLK & HUBBELL PARK, 02002036000000
Utilities
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- DMAAR
This listing courtesy of:
United Real Estate Profess, Dale Engelken
Monthly Payment
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Loan term (number of years)
Property taxes are generally around 1.2% of the home’s value, but may vary based on location.
Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
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About Des Moines, IA
Housing
- Number of Units
- 99,985
- Median Home Value
- $151,586
- Median Rent
- $791
40.41% of housing units are renter occupied.
7.36% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
75.18%
- Public Transportation
-
1.57%
- Walk to Work
-
2.32%
- Work from Home
-
19.95%
- Other
-
0.57%
The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.
People
- Population
- 223,303
- Median Age
- 35.20
- Median Household Size
- 2.59
Education
- High School
-
28.82%
- Associate’s Degree
-
8.43%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
20.24%
- Graduate Degree
-
8.07%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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