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This charming full-brick exterior home boasts historic character and timeless appeal, making it the perfect starter home. The brick exterior provides a maintenance-free exterior, ensuring lasting durability and low upkeep. When you enter the home, you'll be struck with the living room open to the dining area and kitchen. In the dining area, you'll find a wood-burning chimney and brick wall, adding just the right charm to the home for entertaining. On the main floor are two spacious bedrooms and a bright full bath, complemented by original details, including beautiful hardwood floors that enhance the home's inviting atmosphere. The basement features a second bathroom and an egress window, providing potential for additional living space—ready to be finished to suit your needs. The dry basement is in great shape, offering ample storage or the opportunity for future expansion. Outdoors, enjoy the privacy of a fully fenced yard, ideal for pets, gardening, or relaxing.
Nestled in an urban area near Drake University, this property offers both convenience and comfort, with easy access to highways, popular restaurants, and downtown.
With its combination of historic charm, solid structure, and potential for customization, this home is the perfect place to start your homeownership journey.
Note: Seller will include a credit towards a new roof with acceptable offer (see agent remarks for details).
Sold
$172,500
3022 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
834sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
8,799 sqft lot
$172,600 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 31, 2025 at 09:28am
Listed by:
Nora Crosthwaite (515)783-9815,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Niday, Justin 515-672-7701,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Molly Bjork
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 709562
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Daylight,Egress Windows,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 834
- Total interior livable area: 834 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 40
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,799 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 09002003000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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