3250 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Calling All Investors! Opportunity knocks w/ this home sitting on a 3/4-acre lot—private park-like retreat just waiting to shine again. Built in 1880, this diamond in the rough is packed w/ potential & ready for someone w/ vision & a willingness to roll up their sleeves. Main level features living room, large eat-in kitchen, 3/4 bath, & a bonus room. Upstairs: 4 bdrms & full bath w/ separate tub & shower. The basement provides laundry, mechanicals, & storage space. Enjoy the outdoors from the front deck or back patio, or take advantage of the det. 3-car garage/shop, additional 1-car garage, & a storage shed—perfect for vehicles, hobbies, or projects. New roof & siding in 2024. Please note: mechanicals are at the end of their life. Windows need updating. Be sure to review the seller disclosure for more details. This property is being marketed on the USA Homebids platform & can be found at https://usahomebid.com/property?id=523 where all bidding for this property will take place. The bidding starts on 8/14/25 @ 1pm & will conclude on or about 8/24/25 @ 3PM w/ the possibility of bidding extensions if the bidding is active near 3PM. Seller reserves the right to accept, reject, or counter the winning bidders offer based on price, terms, or conditions. Winning bidders submit their Purchase Agreement within 24 hours of the end of bidding. Once the bidding has concluded and price has been established, this transaction will proceed like a traditional sale.