Welcome to this charming Union Park Home with original character and modern updates! You'll fall in love with the restored original woodwork and stunning hardwood floors throughout the main living areas. Enjoy your morning coffee or unwind after a long day in the spacious enclosed front porch, a perfect spot to relax. As you step inside, you're greeted by an elegant staircase, a cosy sitting area that could double as a home office, and a welcoming living room. The formal dining room is ideal for hosting family dinners, with lovely views of the backyard and direct access to the beautifully updated kitchen. Behind the kitchen, you'll find a space that is perfect for a coffee bar, pantry, or even a mudroom with additional storage a few steps down. You'll never run out of cupboard space in this kitchen, complete with updated stainless steel appliances, all of which stay! Upstairs, the home offers two generously sized bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, and a full bathroom. Storage is abundant throughout. Outside, you'll find a private fenced-in area that's perfect for pets, a swing set that's included, and ample space to build a large garage if desired. Bonus: This home qualifies for Neighborhood Financing, offering a $10,000 grant and down payment assistance.
For sale
Price cut: $2.5K (5/14)
$177,500
903 Morton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
1,258sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomRestored original woodworkCosy sitting areaWalk-in closetsStunning hardwood floorsUpdated stainless steel appliancesGenerously sized bedrooms
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- on Zillow |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 14, 2025 at 07:00am
Listed by:
Cathy McAulay (515)974-9071,
Century 21 Signature,
Lynette Williamson 515-250-1155,
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 716725
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,258
- Total interior livable area: 1,258 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,621.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 11003090000000
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $141/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,965
- Date on market: 4/28/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
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