About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 517 2nd Street in West des Moines, IA is listed for $255,000 ($168 per sqft). Built in 1935, the home offers 1,522 sqft of living space on a 0.17 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1935
  • 0.17 acre lot

Property Details

1 full, 1 half
1-car garage
1935

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Enjoy the character of a classic 1935 bungalow in a convenient Valley Junction location. With 1,522 square feet, four bedrooms, one full bath and one half bath, this home offers distinctive architectural details and flexible living space close to neighborhood shops, dining and American Legion Park.

The welcoming covered front porch sets the tone. Inside, built-in bookshelves bring character to the family room, while the dining area's built-in bench adds another memorable detail. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom are located on the main level. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms, a half bath and an open flex area offer options for working from home, hobbies or guest accommodations.

Outside, enjoy the large concrete pad, fenced yard and detached one-car garage. The unfinished basement provides laundry and additional storage space. The roof, siding and gutters have been updated within the last year. Ask for details on the improvements and dates, along with available information about the home's other major systems.

Just three blocks from the Valley Junction shopping district and less than a block from American Legion Park, this home combines historic character with convenient access to local amenities. Explore the floor plan, see how the flexible spaces fit your needs, and schedule a private showing.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,364/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$184
Interest$1,105
Insurance$74

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

517 2nd Street

West des Moines, IA 50265

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

Deck

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetHardwoodLaminate

Construction

VinylSiding

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 517 2nd Street is listed at $255,000 ($168/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,363 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1935, 0.17 acre lot. Interior Features: DiningArea, WindowTreatments. Exterior Features: Deck.

This property is listed by Dakota Cannon.

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Dakota Cannon

Agent at Realty ONE Group Impact

Listed by Realty ONE Group Impact · Broker phone: (515) 446-7524 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 751370· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 17 days on PropertySimple

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517 2nd Street, West des Moines, IA 50265

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