About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 700 Arthur Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $180,000 ($106 per sqft). Built in 1890, the home offers 1,691 sqft of living space on a 0.15 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1890
  • 0.15 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
2-car garage
1890

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

If you've been searching for a home that offers updated finishes without losing its original character, this 3-bedroom beauty delivers on every front. From the moment you arrive, the prominent corner lot near Union Park set a welcoming tone. Inside, crisp new paint and fresh flooring highlight classic architectural details and rich interior woodwork.

The formal dining room flows effortlessly into an updated kitchen featuring a charming built-in cabinet. Sip your morning coffee protected from the elements in the enclosed patio off the living area. Upstairs you will find an updated bath and three bedrooms plus a couple of nooks for storage.

Electrical was updated in Spring 2026. Step outside to discover your own outdoor haven. There's room to plant the garden you've always wanted. Complete with an oversized 2-car garage for vehicles, storage, or projects. 2018 brought some "big-ticket item updates" with a furnace, A/C, and reshingled roof-this home offers great value! Make it yours today!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$963/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$130
Interest$780
Insurance$53

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

700 Arthur Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50316

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

SeparateFormalDiningRoom

Property Details

Construction

MetalSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

CooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 700 Arthur Avenue is listed at $180,000 ($106/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $963 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1890, 0.15 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: SeparateFormalDiningRoom.

This property is listed by Chris Peterson.

CP

Chris Peterson

Agent at LPT Realty, LLC

Listed by LPT Realty, LLC · Broker phone: (515) 669-4010 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 746042· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 95 days on PropertySimple

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700 Arthur Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

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