Live among the sycamore trees on coveted and historic Polk Boulevard. Walk in the door and absorb the character of the hardwood floors, wood staircase and arched doorways. The living room is spacious with built-in shelves and gas fireplace. Off the living room is a great sun room perfect for morning yoga or a good book and coffee. The dining room has arched built-ins with glass doors. The kitchen features natural light and a unique office nook, a perfect homework spot for kids. The main level features an updated 3/4 bath. Upstairs you'll find more hardwood floors, 3 ample-sized bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. The professionally landscaped front yard will soon be showing its perennials and bulbs are already popping. Kids can walk to school at Hubbell, Merrill and Roosevelt. Hop on your bike to the Bill Riley trail and be at Water Works Park and Gray’s Lake in minutes. Ashworth Pool is a neighborhood hot spot in the summer. Seller has made an extensive amount of quality updates in 2021, including new water heater, gas fireplace insert, whole house humidifier, 6 new windows, bathroom updates, radon mitigation and more, ask your Realtor for a full list. Previous seller stated roof 2020, furnace 2019 and AC 2020. It doesn't get any better than this!
Sold for $352,000 on 04/12/24
$352,000
701 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,882sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
7,579.44 Square Feet Lot
$357,500 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$2,273 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 15, 2024 at 10:36am
Listed by:
Rochelle Burnett (515)473-5696,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Brette Dowson Puhl
Iowa Realty Indianola
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 690584
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,882
- Total interior livable area: 1,882 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fence, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,579 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 090/02786000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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