$199,000

801 Boulder Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

3 beds |
2 baths |
892 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1940
7,405sqft lot
1 car garage
$223/sqft
Listed 11 hours ago

Property Description

Charming and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home priced under $200,000—an outstanding value with major updates already completed. Ideally located just a 5-minute drive from downtown and easily bikeable, this home offers convenient access to parks, dining, and everyday amenities, along with seamless freeway connectivity. Exterior updates include a new roof on both the home and garage (2022) and newly built front and back decks (2022), perfect for outdoor living. Solar panels installed in 2023 come with a 30-year warranty for long-term energy savings. Inside, enjoy a functional, inviting layout with included appliances—gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and new washer and dryer (2025). The spacious living room is filled with natural light and flows seamlessly to a large deck, fully fenced backyard, and firepit— creating the perfect indoor-outdoor setting for hosting gatherings or enjoying quiet evenings at home. Major systems updates include a new AC unit (2025), regularly serviced furnace, cleaned ductwork (2025), upgraded electrical panel and wiring (2023), and a maintained radon mitigation system. A detached one-stall garage with workshop attached adds extra flexibility for hobbies, storage, or workspace needs. With its combination of location, updates, and price point, this home is a standout opportunity for buyers seeking value and long-term efficiency.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: April 17, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 17, 2026 at 3:17PM
Listing Office:: RE/MAX Concepts : (515) 276-2872
Listing Agent:: Lindsey Crank : (515) 276-2872
MLS ID:: 738668

General: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Basement: Egress WindowsFinished
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1

Style: Ranch
Parking: DetachedGarageOne Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: 1Block

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

Zoning: N5E 75F W 323F LOT 2 BAGG PLACE01000016000000
Fencing: Wood

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Lindsey Crank , RE/MAX Concepts

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Location

Schools Nearby

Park Avenue Elementary School

3141 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades KG-5

0.05 miles away

Weeks Middle School

901 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades 6-8

1.27 miles away

Lincoln High School

2600 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades 9-12

0.37 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.