3900 Amherst Street, Des Moines, IA 50313

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 1,703 sqft

Property Description

This Highland Park 1.5-story is more than a house, it's a place where memories are made, the garden flourishes, & everyone has room to grow. Sunlight pours through the large living room windows, creating a warm and inviting space to gather. The main level features 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and a functional kitchen with stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinet storage, & generous counter space. Upstairs offers 2 oversized bedrooms, including one with a fun built-in rock climbing wall, plus a beautifully renovated full bathroom. The lower level adds flexibility with a nonconforming 5th bedroom, partial bath, laundry area, and unfinished space ready for your personal touch. Step outside to a spacious deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard with an incredible garden perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or harvesting fresh vegetables. A detached two-car garage completes this one-of-a-kind home. Call your favorite realtor for a tour today!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

July 22, 2026

Data Last Updated:

July 26, 2026 at 5:18AM

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Concepts : (515) 276-2872

Listing Agent:

Jeni McClelland : (515) 681-4610

MLS ID:

745794

Interior

• General: Eat-in Kitchen
• Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
• Basement: Unfinished
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

Exterior

• General: DeckStorageStorage
• Style: One and One Half Story
• Other Structures: StorageDeck
• Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Construction

• Roofing: AsphaltShingle
• General: BrickVinyl SidingOne and One HalfBlock

Location

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

Lot

• Zoning: ResLOT 2 & E 140.6F LOT A BOWEN PLACE PLAT 207000704000000
• Fencing: Chain Link

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: DMAAR_DM