# 1617 College Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/1ba single family, $270,000 ($212/sqft), built 1891, 1,276 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $1,170/mo. Listed 51 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $270,000 |
| Price/sqft | $212 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 1,276 |
| Year Built | 1891 |
| Lot Size | 9,235 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 51 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,170 |
| **Total** | **$1,170** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1891
- 0.21 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
This is a nice house for a first time home buyer or if you are looking an investment property. This house features 3 bedroom & 1 bathroom updated in the last couple of years. The plumbing & electrical systems were replace in 2016, The Central A/C unit was replaced in the Summer 2025 and the basement was waterproofed in November 2025. The front deck was also replaced recently.

## Location

- **Address:** 1617 College Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.607981, -93.639862
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.607981,-93.639862

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Rafael Geronimo
- **Brokerage:** Century 21 Signature
- **Phone:** 5157081699
- **Email:** rafael@c21sre.com

## Primary Photo

![1617 College Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/21163d93f1ad067f0b72d6634b4d129dl-f1789691446r.jpg)

*18 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/1617-college-avenue-des-moines-ia-50314-a734771)*

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**MLS#:** 734771 | **Updated:** 2026-04-27
**Source:** listhub

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