# 700 Arthur Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $180,000 ($106/sqft), built 1890, 1,691 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $963/mo. Listed 97 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $180,000 |
| Price/sqft | $106 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 1,691 |
| Year Built | 1890 |
| Lot Size | 6,621 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Garage | 2-car |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 97 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $910 |
| Estimated Insurance | $53 |
| **Total** | **$963** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C
- 2-car garage

## Property Highlights

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

## Description

### Agent 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!

## Location

- **Address:** 700 Arthur Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.617997, -93.610064
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.617997,-93.610064

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Chris Peterson
- **Brokerage:** LPT Realty, LLC
- **Broker Phone:** (515) 669-4010
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/700-Arthur-Ave_Des-Moines_IA_50316_M81274-02468?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=746042&c=propsimple)

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**MLS#:** 746042 | **Updated:** 2026-11-01
**Source:** listhub

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