Investor special or DIY dream! This 1924 bungalow offers a great opportunity to bring your vision to life. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 572 sq ft of main living space with an additional 572 sq ft basement, this home sits on a 4,400 sq ft lot in Northwest Des Moines. A covered front porch and enclosed sunroom add charm, while the backyard provides space to create your own outdoor retreat. Inside, you’ll find a traditional layout with potential to reconfigure or update to suit modern living. The home includes a concrete block foundation, metal siding, gable roof, and gas forced-air heating. With a motivated seller, this property is priced for its condition and ready for someone willing to put in sweat equity. Perfect for investors, flippers, or first-time buyers ready to customize. Selling AS-IS, no repairs will be made by the seller. Don’t miss the chance to transform this bungalow into a profitable rental, flip, or personal residence.
Sold for $71,000 on 09/17/25
$71,000
1325 Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
572sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
4,399.56 Square Feet Lot
$71,000 Zestimate®
$124/sqft
$1,012 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 18, 2025 at 08:49am
Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Bought with:
Beatris Mayorga
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 725536
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas, See Remarks
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 572
- Total interior livable area: 572 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 4,399 sqft
- Dimensions: 44 x 100
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 07002721000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Services availability
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