$149,900

1448 Thompson Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

2 beds |
1 bath |
1,138 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1917
7,579sqft lot
2 car garage
$132/sqft
Listed 1 day ago

Property Description

Just a little sweat equity will go a long way with this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home on a charming sycamorelined street. Enjoy a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a screened-in front porch, and a 2-car detached garage. Major updates include a newer roof, HVAC, and windows — giving you a great head start. Conveniently located just minutes from Union Park, Grand View University, and downtown Des Moines. A fantastic opportunity to build equity in a prime location!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 2, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 3, 2026 at 3:17PM
Listing Office:: Realty ONE Group Impact : (515) 446-7524
Listing Agent:: Jeff Kinion : (515) 577-1941
MLS ID:: 735328

Appliances: DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Basement: Partially FinishedUnfinished
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Style: Bungalow
Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: StuccoBrick/Mortar

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: N5LOT 13 HAUGES BIRCHWOOD PLACE11003360000000

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Jeff Kinion , Realty ONE Group Impact

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Location

Schools Nearby

Cattell Elementary School

3101 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA, 50316

Grades KG-5

0.75 miles away

Hiatt Middle School

1430 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50316

Grades 6-8

0.84 miles away

East High School

815 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA, 50316

Grades 9-12

1.17 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.