4424 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

$249,900 Asking Price

5 beds
2 baths
2,092  sqft
Built in 1917

Welcome home to this charming 5-bedroom Art’s and Craftsman bungalow with a finished attic! Over 2092 sf w loads of character including a charming screened in front porch, cozy woodburning fireplace, warm hardwood flooring throughout, wide trim work/molding, large built ins throughout, and a fully fenced in backyard. The main level of the home offers spacious rooms, including a library, which could be used as the 5th bedroom, formal dining room, an office space/den, main family room with woodburning fireplace, and kitchen with butler’s pantry. The upper level features the largest of bedrooms for the primary, an additional bedroom, and an open airy staircase space to have a few cozy chairs to read a book or enjoy a cup of coffee. The unfinished lower level has loads of space and another room that could easily be family room. There might be a bit of TLC to make it your own, but it is in an NFC area to take advantage of what improvements you would like to make, or a rehab loan is also an option! Newer mechanicals, roof, and dishwasher. Located in highly desirable Waveland location, walking distance to schools, 10 minutes to downtown, and just 5 minutes to a host of so many amenities including restaurants/shops/groceries and more in the Ingersoll area. 50x18 paver terrace. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Window Treatments
Appliances:
Dryer,Dishwasher,Freezer,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement:
Unfinished
Flooring:
Hardwood,Vinyl
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Forced Air,Gas
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

General:
Deck,Fully Fenced
Style:
Craftsman,One and One Half Story

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt,Shingle
General:
Stucco, One and One Half, Brick/Mortar

Location

Road/Access:
Concrete
Originating MLS:
DMAAR
School District:
Des Moines Independent
County:
Polk

Lot

Zoning:
N5, LOT 6 SHOEMAKER PLACE, 10011356000000
Fencing:
Wood,Full

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
DMAAR

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Precision, Jennifer Hawkins

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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