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This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 801 Boulder Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $199,000 ($223 per sqft). Built in 1940, the home offers 892 sqft of living space on a 0.17 acres lot.

Agent Description

Charming and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home priced under $200,000-an outstanding value with major updates already completed. Ideally located just a 5-minute drive from downtown and easily bikeable, this home offers convenient access to parks, dining, and everyday amenities, along with seamless freeway connectivity.

Exterior updates include a new roof on both the home and garage (2022) and newly built front and back decks (2022), perfect for outdoor living. Solar panels installed in 2023 come with a 30-year warranty for long-term energy savings. Inside, enjoy a functional, inviting layout with included appliances-gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and new washer and dryer (2025).

The spacious living room is filled with natural light and flows seamlessly to a large deck, fully fenced backyard, and firepit- creating the perfect indoor-outdoor setting for hosting gatherings or enjoying quiet evenings at home. Major systems updates include a new AC unit (2025), regularly serviced furnace, cleaned ductwork (2025), upgraded electrical panel and wiring (2023), and a maintained radon mitigation system.

A detached one-stall garage with workshop attached adds extra flexibility for hobbies, storage, or workspace needs. With its combination of location, updates, and price point, this home is a standout opportunity for buyers seeking value and long-term efficiency.

Key Features

  • Built in 1940
  • 0.17 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
1 full
1940

Amenities

SolarFireplaceA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,064/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$144
Interest$862
Insurance$58

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

801 Boulder Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50315

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

EatInKitchen

Property Details

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 801 Boulder Avenue is listed at $199,000 ($223/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $862 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1940, 0.17 acre lot, Fireplace. Interior Features: EatInKitchen.

This property is listed by Lindsey Crank and can be reached at (515) 279-6700 or lindsey.crank@realestateconcepts.net.

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Lindsey Crank

Agent at RE/MAX Concepts

(515) 279-6700

Listed by RE/MAX Concepts · View on Broker Site

MLS# 738668· Source: listhub· Updated 1 days ago

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801 Boulder Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

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