Looking for a home located in the heart of Pleasant Hill across from the elementary on a large lot? Look no further! Don’t miss the opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind home priced well below assessed value. With a little sweat equity, this can be a great investment. The unique floor plan & features guarantee there is no other house like this. It's solid & sturdy with concrete floors & walls. Main level features 2 bedrooms & spacious bathroom perfect for renovating into a spa retreat or walk-in wardrobe. A kitchen with plentiful cabinets is connected to dining area & sliders leading to large wrap around deck. A sizable living room features beautiful wood beams & decorative fireplace. The fireplace is sealed off but could be restored or converted to gas. Walkout basement is finished (900 sq/ft per Seller) providing more space with 2 rooms that could be used for add’l bedrooms (one nonconforming), full bath & large living area. Throughout the home enjoy original built-ins & characteristics specific to this era of home. The tree-lined property provides privacy & is perfect for entertaining or enjoying quiet nights. You’ll love the workspace available in a large insulated 2-car garage plumbed for wood burner, multiple 220 outlets & drain. Adding to the nostalgia and history of the property, this was once the home of Des Moines legendary bartender, Ruthie (yes, the namesake to Exile Brewing Company's popular Ruthie Gold Lager). Home is being sold as is and is priced accordingly.
Pending
$215,000
4860 E Oakwood Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
3beds
1,376sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unique floor planOriginal built-insTree-lined propertyBeautiful wood beamsWalkout basementLarge wrap around deckKitchen with plentiful cabinets
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Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 10:26am
Listed by:
Jonny Lee (515)306-5958,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 722636
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,376
- Total interior livable area: 1,376 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Fire Pit, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 22100139000000
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Pleasant Hill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,733
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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