$195,000

700 Arthur Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

  • 3 beds |
  • 1 bath |
  • 1,691 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1890
  • Property Lot Size Icon6,621sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $115/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 23 days ago

Property Description

If you've been searching for a home that offers updated finishes without losing its original character, this 3-bedroom beauty delivers on every front. From the moment you arrive, the prominent corner lot near Union Park set a welcoming tone. Inside, crisp new paint and fresh flooring highlight classic architectural details and rich interior woodwork. The formal dining room flows effortlessly into an updated kitchen featuring a charming built-in cabinet. Sip your morning coffee protected from the elements in the enclosed patio off the living area. Upstairs you will find an updated bath and three bedrooms plus a couple of nooks for storage. Electrical was updated in Spring 2026. Step outside to discover your own outdoor haven. There’s room to plant the garden you’ve always wanted. Complete with an oversized 2-car garage for vehicles, storage, or projects. 2018 brought some “big-ticket item updates” with a furnace, A/C, and reshingled roof—this home offers great value! Make it yours today!

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
July 28, 2026
Data Last Updated:
August 20, 2026 at 7:19AM
Listing Office:
LPT Realty, LLC : (515) 669-4010
Listing Agent:
Chris Peterson : (515) 612-0735
Contact:
(515) 612-0735
MLS ID:
746042
  • General: Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Appliances: CooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 1
  • Style: One and One Half Story
  • Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage
  • Roofing: AsphaltShingle
  • General: Metal SidingOne and One HalfBrick/Mortar
  • Road/Access: Concrete
  • Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
  • School District: Des Moines Independent
  • County: Polk
  • Zoning: ResLOT 20 BLK 15 GRAND VIEW11003221000000
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Chris Peterson , LPT Realty, LLC

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