Stunning River Bend 2 story residence built in the late 1800's! Historical design and timeless charm is found in this 2,000+ sq ft home. Exterior has been returned to original cedar siding, has custom exterior doors and an archway entry to preserve the historical features of the era. When entering youâll be dazzled by the hardwood floors, staircase with metal rod spindles & to your right is a parlor that can be used as an office/study or welcoming sitting rm. To your left is a gorgeous & modern kitchen w/ SS appliances, white cabinets, granite counters, and tile flooring; however, the dining place kept the original lined windows that perfectly pair w/ the chandelier. Wide trim & intricate baseboards were used throughout. Main flr includes bedroom, full bath, & laundry. Upstairs youâll find a wide hallway/loft connecting the large bedrms & a 2nd bath. You'll be pleased w/ a clean and plastered basement in addition to having new mechanicals, electrical & plumbing all taken cared of!
Off market
$276,100
1639 Oakland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
4beds
2,016sqft
Residential
Built in 1880
7,884 sqft lot
$276,100 Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Flr Laundry, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,016 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,884 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 08005017000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Metal
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Air Conditioning: Central
- Basement Desc: Unfinished
- MLS: Des Moines
- Heat: Gas Forced Air
- Heat Source: Natural
- Interior Features: 1st Flr Laundry, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile
- Property Sub Type: Residential
- Property Type: Residential
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Style: Two Story
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
- Lot Shape: Regular
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
- Driveway: Concrete
- Foundation: Brick
- Exterior: See Remarks
- Other Rooms: Study
- Trim: Paint
- Sellers Request: 0
- Last Change Type: Pending
- Geocode Source: PxPoint
- Parcel Number: 08005017000000
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