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1617 College Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

Polk County

Key Facts

4Beds
1Baths
1,276Sq Ft
1891Year Built
0.21Lot (acres)

Description

This is a nice house for a first time home buyer or if you are looking an investment property. This house features 3 bedroom & 1 bathroom updated in the last couple of years. The plumbing & electrical systems were replace in 2016, The Central A/C unit was replaced in the Summer 2025 and the basement was waterproofed in November 2025. The front deck was also replaced recently.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

One And One Half Story

Year Built

1891

Living Area

1,276 sq ft

Lot Size

0.21 acres

Lot Dimensions

66X140

Zoning

n5

Days on Market

1

MLS® Listing#

734771

Property Features

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Basement

Unfinished

Lot Features

Rectangular Lot

Construction

Cement Siding

Foundation

Block

Roof

AsphaltShingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$2,586

Parcel Number

08004975000000

Directions

From I235 exit on Martin Luther King exit and take 19th St northbound, then turn east (right) on College Ave. for 1 block, house is on the northside of the street

Affordability Calculator

$54,000

Estimated monthly payment

$1,437/mo

Principal $216,000 · Est. interest $301,339 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Des Moines, IA

$294,126
Median Listing Price
57
Median Days on Market
1,408
Median Sq Ft
$203
Median Price / Sq Ft
1,331
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 8% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 4% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Des Moines, IA.

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Listing Courtesy: Century 21 Signature - (515) 708-1699

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