About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 801 Bancroft Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $135,000 ($201 per sqft). Built in 1947, the home offers 672 sqft of living space on a 0.20 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1947
  • 0.20 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
1 full
2-car garage
1947

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Opportunity awaits at 801 Bancroft Street! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers plenty of potential for the right buyer ready to bring their vision to life. Featuring a full basement, detached 2-car garage, and generously sized lot, this property has some great features to work with.

Conveniently located near Gray's Lake, MacRae Park, and downtown Des Moines. The home is in need of cleaning, repairs, and updating, but offers an opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to build sweat equity. Bring your ideas and see the possibilities! All information obtained from seller and public record.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$722/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$98
Interest$585
Insurance$39

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

801 Bancroft Street

Des Moines, IA 50315

Property Details

Construction

VinylSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 801 Bancroft Street is listed at $135,000 ($201/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $722 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1947, 0.20 acre lot.

This property is listed by Kelli Smith.

KS

Kelli Smith

Agent at RE/MAX Precision

Listed by RE/MAX Precision · Broker phone: (515) 223-9492 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 751494· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 13 days on PropertySimple

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801 Bancroft Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

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