3119 Elmwood Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

$525,000 Asking Price

3 beds
3 baths
1,921  sqft
Built in 1923

Nestled in the prestigious South of Grand district, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom Cape Cod style tells the story of timeless elegance and peaceful living. The home is surrounded by mature trees that offer a perfect balance of privacy and tranquility, creating a serene retreat from the world. This home showcases beautiful hardwood floors on both first and second levels and a spacious open floor plan. The home is equipped with 3 fireplaces, gas stove with stainless steel appliances, built-in surround sound system, and unique carpentry adding charm and convenience. The walk-out finished basement allows accessibility to the house from the carport and large parking area. This home also features a large back patio with an outdoor kitchen and a summer house with wood burning cook stove, built-in surround sound audio, and attached composite deck. Updates include new James Hardie plank siding on both house and summer house (2023), new Reverse Osmosis water treatment system (2023) and complete new Heating and Cooling units (2024). Situated off Ingersoll Ave, enjoy a variety of retail shops & restaurants in addition to being minutes from Downtown and easy access to I235. Also located just blocks from great schools including Greenwood Elementary, Bergman Academy, and St. Augustin Catholic school.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Appliances:
Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement:
Egress Windows,Finished,Walk-Out Access
Flooring:
Hardwood,Tile
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Fireplace, Fireplaces: 3

Exterior

General:
Deck
Style:
One and One Half Story
Parking:
Carport

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt,Shingle
General:
Stone,Wood Siding, One and One Half, Brick/Mortar

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
RES, W 50F LOT 16 WINDSOR HEIGHTS; AND E 75F MEAS ON N LN LOT 2 BLK A LINCOLN PLACE REPLAT, 09004194002000

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
DMAAR

This listing courtesy of:
Iowa Realty South, Shawntel Cooney

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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