About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 122 E Porter Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $229,900 ($163 per sqft). Built in 1910, the home offers 1,414 sqft of living space on a 0.35 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1910
  • 0.35 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
1-car garage
1910

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1.5-story home, ideally located near schools, dining, and just a few miles from downtown Des Moines, on .35 (m/l) acre lot! The inviting main level features hardwood floors in the dining area, tile flooring in the kitchen, and a spacious living room with new carpet.

Enjoy 9' ceilings w/ recessed lighting, a full bath, convenient main-floor laundry, and a dedicated office with a built-in bookcase. The bright kitchen offers a center island with sink and plenty of windows that fill the home with natural light. Upstairs, you'll find a generously sized primary suite complete with a 3/4 bath and two closets, along with two additional bedrooms.

Step through the sliders onto the deck and enjoy the fully fenced backyard-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a new roof installed in 2023 and a convenient location close to all that Des Moines has to offer. Don't miss the opportunity to make this welcoming home your own!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,230/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$166
Interest$996
Insurance$67

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

122 E Porter Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50315

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

SeparateFormalDiningRoomEatInKitchen

Exterior Features

Deck

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetTileVinylHardwood

Construction

VinylSiding

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Window Unit(s)Central Air

Appliances

CooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 122 E Porter Avenue is listed at $229,900 ($163/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,229 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1910, 0.35 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen. Exterior Features: Deck.

This property is listed by Josh Baker.

JB

Josh Baker

Agent at Iowa Realty Co., Inc.

Listed by Iowa Realty Co., Inc. · Broker phone: (800) 724-2297 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 748666· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 53 days on PropertySimple

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122 E Porter Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

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