Ideal starter home to update to your taste - priced accordingly! This charming two-story home is full of potential and nestled in a quiet pocket neighborhood with traffic-calming speed bumps for added peace of mind. Just minutes from the interstate and downtown, it offers an ideal blend of convenience and tranquility. Inside, you'll find an open flow filled with natural light, well-maintained original hardwood floors, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace that adds timeless character. The three sizable bedrooms and two bathrooms provide ample space, while updates like newer windows, water heater, HVAC, furnace, and roof offer peace of mind. The basement has been thoughtfully braced and waterproofed, and the fully fenced backyard boasts mature trees, a large deck, and a serene setting perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Don't miss your opportunity to make this home your own and build even more value over time!
For sale
Price cut: $9K (6/25)
$220,000
2517 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,372sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
8,799.12 Square Feet Lot
$213,000 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Well-maintained original hardwood floorsMature treesSizable bedroomsTraffic-calming speed bumpsFully fenced backyardQuiet pocket neighborhoodLarge deck
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Listing updated: 11 hours ago
Listed by:
Jenna Phothiboupha (515)494-9148,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Junior Ibarra 515-497-8133,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 717048
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,372
- Total interior livable area: 1,372 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,799.12 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 080/00637011000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $206,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,562
- Date on market: 5/1/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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