Just minutes from the convenience of Target and city amenities, this unique property offers the best of both worlds, peaceful country living with urban accessibility. Set back on a private, tree-lined drive, you'll find a 1933 farmhouse full of character and promise. While the home may need some updating, it's ready for your personal touch. Whether you're envisioning a hobby farm, space for chickens or goats, expansive gardens, or weekend adventures with ATVs, this acreage provides endless possibilities. Properties like this don’t come around often, close to town, yet private and versatile. Come explore the potential and start planning your future here!
For sale
Price cut: $115K (7/26)
$385,000
4229 E Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
1,603sqft
Est.:
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
9.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Close-to-town acreageTree-lined drive
- 15 days
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 26, 2025 at 01:31pm
Listed by:
Jessica Hodges 515-490-8806,
CHASE Collective,
Liz Keller 515-423-5607,
CHASE Collective
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 721263
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,603
- Total interior livable area: 1,603 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Exterior features: Fence, Storage
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 9.5 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 06000384000000
- Zoning: N2A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1933
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $265,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,338
- Date on market: 6/30/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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