2511 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

$179,500 Asking Price

2 beds
2 baths
720  sqft
Built in 1950

Affordable and Adorable! This cozy and cute bungalow has all the 1950’s character. Step inside to this well cared for home. All appliances are included in the kitchen with white cabinetry accented by soft paint color. The living room offers two windows for natural light and views of the mature neighborhood. Two bedrooms are near the updated bathroom. There is potential for additional future finish in the lower level. Here you will find a large rec room, laundry area with washer & dryer and ¾ bathroom. Check out the huge backyard. Enjoy this from the screened in patio that is attached to the one car garage. Plenty of storage in the lower level or in the shed attached to the back of the garage. The HVAC was replaced in 2020! The roof was replaced in 2018 and includes a transferable warranty. Want more improvements? This home is in the Neighborhood Finance Corporation that offers up to $10,000 forgivable grant for certain home improvements to approved buyers. This location is near schools, shopping and TWO parks, Riley Park and Towers Park and an easy access to I-35/80. Make this your next Home Sweet Home!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Cable TV,Window Treatments
Appliances:
Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement:
Unfinished
Flooring:
Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas

Exterior

General:
Enclosed Porch,Fence,Fire Pit,Patio,Storage, Storage
Style:
Ranch,Traditional
Other Structures:
Storage
Parking:
Detached,Garage,One Car Garage

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt,Shingle
General:
Metal Siding, Block

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
R, N 45 F LOT 88 & S 5 F LOT 89 DEERFOOT ACRES PLAT 2, 10004023000000
Fencing:
Partial

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
DMAAR

This listing courtesy of:
Pennie Carroll & Associates, Pennie Carroll

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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