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Sold for $253,000 on 05/02/25
  • $253,000

    231 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    1,199sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1951
    1 Acres Lot
    $253,700 Zestimate®
    $211/sqft
    $1,942 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Here's your chance to buy an acre (0.99 per assessor) within 2 minutes of downtown with all the big ticket items done for you - roof (2022), heating (2018), AC (2019), water heater (2021)! The main floor boasts hardwood and tile floors throughout a beautiful family/living room with fireplace & ample windows to let in tons of natural light, a formal dining room, kitchen and 2 good sized bedrooms with a full bathroom. Upstairs has tall ceilings, plenty of closet space and a half bathroom featuring exposed brick and lots of nooks! Walkout basement functions as a whole separate living suite with a 2nd family fireplace room (or nonconforming bedroom- has egress but no closet), kitchenette, 3/4 bathroom, storage room, and large utility/laundry/mud room (previously used for dog grooming) complete with walk-out door to 5ft fenced area! Outside, the privacy hedges are a classy touch as is the huge wraparound drive, which brings you to the main floor kitchen, or basement grooming/mudroom door, or the detached 2car garage, your choice. The garage has power to it and a kennel building added to the back featuring 3 indoor/outdoor runs plus 2 different fenced yards for a total of THREE SEPARATE fully fenced yards for all your pets to enjoy and stretch their legs!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 02, 2025 at 11:37am

    Listed by:

    Kelley Frary (515)901-3403,

    CDM Real Estate Services

    Bought with:

    Adam Janssen

    Home Source Realty

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 707631MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Wet Bar, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Basement: Egress Windows,Finished,Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,199
    • Total interior livable area: 1,199 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 888

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 1 Acres
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01250000000
    • Zoning: R

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1951

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete
    Services availability