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$189,000

Listing Price

3beds

2baths

1,015sqft

3,750sqft lot

1208 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316

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For Sale

Off Market

Single Family

Home type

178.9

Price / sqft

1916

Year built

Home Details

Charming 3-Bedroom Home in Historic Capital Park: discover the character and charm of this quietly updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1.5-story home in the heart of old Des Moines historic Capital Park neighborhood. This home blends modern convenience with classic appeal, featuring new windows, luxury vinyl plank flooring on the main level and new carpeting on the stairs and in the upstairs bedrooms.nThe updated bathrooms are clean and simple, while the original wood trim throughout the home adds a touch of timeless elegance. Enjoy relaxing on the cozy front porch, perfect for three-season use with its ample windows. The private, fenced backyard offers a peaceful retreat and includes a garage with additional alley access.nConveniently located near the Capitol complex, downtown, the East Village, hospitals, and I-235, this home is ideally situated for easy access to all that Des Moines has to offer.

Interior Details

Square Feet
  • 1015

Bedrooms
  • 3

Bathrooms
  • 2

Heating
  • Has Heating:

    Yes

  • Heating Type:

    Forced Air With Air Conditioning

Cooling
  • Has Cooling:

    Yes

  • Cooling Type:

    Central

Fuel
  • Has Fuel:

    Yes

  • Fuel Type:

    Gas

Basement
  • Has Basement:

    No

  • Basement Type:

    Basement (unspecified)

Flooring
  • Has Flooring:

    No

  • Flooring Type:

    N/A

Fireplace
  • Has Fireplace:

    Yes

  • Fireplace Type:

    N/A

Property Details

Lot Size
  • 3750

Water
  • Yes

Sewer
  • Yes

Parking
  • Type:

    N/A

  • Location:

    N/A

  • Status:

    N/A

  • Number of Spaces:

    N/A

Deck
  • No

Patio
  • No

Fence
  • No

Pool
  • No

Porch
  • Yes

Stoop
  • No

Breezeway
  • No

Construction Details

Number of Stories
  • 1

Style
  • Conventional

Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Foundation
  • N/A

Roof
  • Gable

Roofing Material
  • Asphalt

Tax History

Year

Amount

Land

Improvement

Percent Change

Assessment

2021

$1,774

$6,600

$61,800

--%

$68,400

2020

$1,736

$6,600

$61,800

--%

$68,400

2019

$1,718

$6,200

$58,400

--%

$64,600

2018

$1,672

$6,200

$58,400

--%

$64,600

2017

$1,628

$5,800

$56,000

--%

$61,800

2013

$1,618

$6,100

$59,600

--%

$65,700

2013

$1,618

$6,100

$59,600

--%

$65,700

2011

$1,194

$6,100

$59,200

--%

$65,300

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Average Home Price in 50316

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Homeowner's Insurance (Annual)
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Total Monthly Payment:$1,223
Percent of Income:21%
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