1056 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50311

$350,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
2,169  sqft
Built in 1947

Truly charming brick "Round House" with picturesque front and back yards sits amongst the canopy of Polk Boulevard's sycamore trees. Rare opportunity to start your next chapter in such a special, historic home and neighborhood. 2400+ sq ft including 3 bedrooms (2 on second floor, 1 in lower level) and 2 baths (full bathroom on each floor). Hardwood floors, arched doorways, unique room shapes that allow for lovely natural light. Tasteful updates to kitchen and baths, along with new mechanicals and roof. First floor features separate living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, and family room with wood-burning fireplace that leads to expansive covered deck overlooking backyard. Lower level is complete with a third bedroom, rec/flex room and loads of storage, offering an opportunity to further personalize the space. Serene front and back yards are professionally landscaped with irrigation system, koi pond and tasteful, custom fence. Don't forget the attached garage - a bonus during spring rain and winter cold. Conveniently located within an easy walk to tennis courts, golf course, Shops at Roosevelt and University Ave. Come experience the detail and impeccable care taken to create such a special retreat within this home and yard.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Fireplace,Window Treatments
Appliances:
Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement:
Daylight,Egress Windows,Partial
Flooring:
Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

General:
Deck,Fully Fenced,Sprinkler/Irrigation
Style:
One and One Half Story
Parking:
Attached,Garage,One Car Garage

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt,Shingle
General:
Brick, One and One Half, Block

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
N1B, LOT 16 -EX SELY TRI PC BNG S 50 F MEAS ON E LINE- SUNSET PARK, 09006489000000
Fencing:
Wood,Full

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
DMAAR
Buyers Agent Compensation:
3.0000

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Concepts, Rose Green

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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