Truly charming brick "Round House" with picturesque front and back yards sits amongst the canopy of Polk Boulevard's sycamore trees. Rare opportunity to start your next chapter in such a special, historic home and neighborhood. 2400+ sq ft including 3 bedrooms (2 on second floor, 1 in lower level) and 2 baths (full bathroom on each floor). Hardwood floors, arched doorways, unique room shapes that allow for lovely natural light. Tasteful updates to kitchen and baths, along with new mechanicals and roof. First floor features separate living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, and family room with wood-burning fireplace that leads to expansive covered deck overlooking backyard. Lower level is complete with a third bedroom, rec/flex room and loads of storage, offering an opportunity to further personalize the space. Serene front and back yards are professionally landscaped with irrigation system, koi pond and tasteful, custom fence. Don't forget the attached garage - a bonus during spring rain and winter cold. Conveniently located within an easy walk to tennis courts, golf course, Shops at Roosevelt and University Ave. Come experience the detail and impeccable care taken to create such a special retreat within this home and yard.
Sold
$355,000
1056 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
2,169sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
9,975 sqft lot
$355,200 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 04, 2024 at 07:44am
Listed by:
Rose Green (773)844-1782,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Mariah Klemp
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 694404
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Daylight,Egress Windows,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,169
- Total interior livable area: 2,169 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Sprinkler/Irrigation
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 9,975 sqft
- Features: Irregular Lot, Pond
Details
- Parcel number: 09006489000000
- Zoning: N1B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete
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