Welcome to this 4-bedroom home located in the heart of the Drake Neighborhood just minutes from downtown and only blocks from local shopping, bars, and restaurants. This historic home features hardwood floors on the main level and fresh paint throughout and some big ticket updates have already been completed including a mini split installed on the 3rd floor, a full electrical update in 2021, new AC in 2024 and new water heater in 2023 Ideal as a single-family home but also has potential as an income property, this home offers four bedrooms on the second floor and a versatile third-floor bonus room that could serve as a fifth bedroom or additional living space. This home resides in both an NFC area as well as an Invest DSM area making it eligible for some fantastic programs including: NFC Purchase financing, which includes a $10,000 forgivable improvement loan and the ability to borrow more for upgrades or income-eligible buyers may also qualify for down payment and closing cost assistance! Homeowner Invest DSM programs offer home renovation grants for turning your old home into your dream home covering 20-50% of your renovation costs up to $75,000! No income or credit requirements are needed to apply for this program, and many grants are fully forgiven within 5 to 7 years. See the potential in this spacious historic home with exceptional rare financing advantages. Schedule a showing today.
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For sale
$199,000
3114 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
1,891sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$105/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Versatile third-floor bonus roomFresh paintHardwood floorsFull electrical update
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 28, 2025 at 07:11am
Listed by:
Sara Hopkins (515)710-6030,
RE/MAX Precision,
Katey Farrell 515-330-8398,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718808
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,891
- Total interior livable area: 1,891 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,969.6 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 09005709000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $105/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $203,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,299
- Date on market: 5/23/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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