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For sale by owner
  • $475,000

    4245 NE 34th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

    4beds
    2,300sqft
    : 
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1960
    1.1 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $207/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Dog kennelLovingly reimagined family homeFinished basementMature treesNew flooringNew window treatmentsWalk-in closet
    This is a beautifully appointed mid century walk out ranch & shop situated on a 1+ acre park-like setting of mature trees and usable garden spaces. Ideally located on the NE side of Des Moines just 2 houses outside of the city limits (Polk County) in the Saydel school district and just blocks away from Grandview Christian Elementary School. This 4 bedroom +, 3 bath areas, 2,300 square foot home also includes a 1,000 sf heated two large bay shop with an office area and a 1/2 bath. Property is set in a peaceful neighborhood just a few houses from the 4 mile Creek bike trail access & less than a mile from Sargent Park. Call if you would like a private appointment. The property has tons of parking and would be ideal for a small landscape, contractor, mechanic, fencing, tree removal or other small business. Inside you will find a lovingly reimagined family home with all new paint inside and out, new flooring, lighting, cabinets, granite countertops, doors, closets, tile etc. There is a main floor office space adjoining the ½ bath/Laundry with new nickle gap poplar shiplap ceilings and a large armoire allowing for an easy conversion to a 5th bedroom. This room also features floor to ceiling windows with beautiful views to the new deck and gorgeous trees in the back yard. The ample family room also features 6 new large windows flooding the house with natural light and lots of room to entertain. It opens to the kitchen/dining room area that allows for intimate bar stool seating by the sink or much larger dining table space with sitting area options. The upstairs bath houses a new tub, vanity, stool, and window with lovely ceramic tile. The custom paneled hall, stairway leads to a wonderfully functional walk out finished basement that boasts new windows, porcelain tile floors, carpet, LVP, doors, etc. You will find a fully functional kitchenette, with a cold storage/wine closet featuring a modern barn door accent, a sizeable custom built-in to light your trophies/collectables while housing a 72" TV for gaming or movie nights. Adjoining the space is the awesome dog kennel situated under the stairway. The downstairs bedroom has lots of natural light, egress, and a walk-in closet with French doors. The ensuite is finished with a custom walk-in shower complete with bench, nooks, glass door/wall entry and a lovely James Martin vanity. There are all new window treatments throughout this ready to move in home. The outside spaces include a 2-car tuck under garage, a 1,000 sq. Ft. Heated, insulated, 2 stall garage with insulated & windowed overhead doors, and separate office/man cave area and ½ bathroom. There are 2 older single car garages next to the shop for all of the extra toys and necessities needing to be underroof and secured. There is a single car garage in the very back of the property not counted in the number of outbuildings that needs some work. Grilling deck area off the kitchen and a carport is situated at the front of the outdoor shop/garage area.
    What the owner loves about this home
    An absolutely peaceful and quite setting that blends the comfort of a completely updated home with plenty of yard and six (6) garage bays (two car tuck under, two single cars garages and a 1,000 sf (large) heated shop complete with an office area and a half bath in the office area. You'll see an occasional deer and duck and the neighbor's horses and chickens. Friendly neighbors and very close to all the city amenities without having to deal with the noise and bustle. The basement has a master bedroom and kitchenette for the mother-in-law. Two driveways, one for the garages off the lower level and the other to park by the first floor kitchen door. Parking spaces for exterior vehicles is well over a dozen.
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    (515) 360-3068

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    Open house

    • Sun, Aug 3

      11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,300 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 15
    • Parking features: Carport, Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Metal
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 1.1 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 19000913001002

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Metal
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1960

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $207/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $183,100
    • Annual tax amount: $2,266
    • Date on market: 7/27/2025
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