1208 Buchanan Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

$184,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,015  sqft
Built in 1916

Charming 3-Bedroom Home in Historic Capital Park: discover the character and charm of this quietly updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1.5-story home in the heart of old Des Moines' historic Capital Park neighborhood. This home blends modern convenience with classic appeal, featuring new windows, luxury vinyl plank flooring on the main level and new carpeting on the stairs and in the upstairs bedrooms. The updated bathrooms are clean and simple, while the original wood trim throughout the home adds a touch of timeless elegance. Enjoy relaxing on the cozy front porch, perfect for three-season use with its ample windows. The private, fenced backyard offers a peaceful retreat and includes a garage with additional alley access. Conveniently located near the Capitol complex, downtown, the East Village, hospitals, and I-235, this home is ideally situated for easy access to all that Des Moines has to offer.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Separate/Formal Dining Room,Window Treatments
Appliances:
Cooktop,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement:
Daylight,Unfinished
Flooring:
Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 0

Exterior

General:
Fence
Style:
One and One Half Story
Parking:
Detached,Garage,One Car Garage

Construction

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

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
NX1, W 1/2 LOT 3 BLK 14 STEWARTS ADDITION, 040/04449-000-000
Fencing:
Wood,Partial

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
DMAAR

This listing courtesy of:
Redfin Corporation, Luanne Myers

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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