5500 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

$1,250,000 Asking Price

5 beds
6 baths
4,909  sqft
Built in 1920

This landmark Grand Ave estate on two parcels consisting of a total of 4.142 parklike acres has been wonderfully and thoughtfully updated for today. The magnificent woodwork has been preserved, and the house is filled with light. A large primary suite w/ fireplace, dressing room, and a newly remodeled bath, and new carpet is one of 5BR and 6BA. Dream kitchen w/Sub-Zero, Dacor, and Fisher & Paykel appliances opens to breakfast room, den, and deck. Freshly painted throughout, and all windows have been replaced, including new custom Pella Architectural windows in 2022. The finished 3rd-floor surprises with a big flex space, 2 more BR, BA, and office. Enjoy the large screened porch for hanging out or entertaining. There is also a large mud room with heated floors, a study, and 2nd floor laundry. The second parcel (5450 Grand) is buildable and is included in the sale, with room to build a guest house or add a pool. All information obtained from seller and public records.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Central Vacuum,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Window Treatments
Appliances:
Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Laundry:
Upper Level
Basement:
Finished
Flooring:
Carpet,Hardwood
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Baseboard,Electric,Hot Water,Radiant
Fireplace:
Gas Log,Wood Burning,Fireplace Screen, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2

Exterior

General:
Deck,Enclosed Porch,Fence,Sprinkler/Irrigation,Storage, Storage
Style:
Three Story,Tudor
Other Structures:
Storage
Parking:
Attached,Garage,Three Car Garage

Construction

Roofing:
Tile
General:
Brick,Stucco,Wood Siding, 3, Brick/Mortar

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
N1A, PARCEL 2021-256 BK 19166 PG 564 LOT 1 HANAWALT PLACE & LOT 1 -EX PARCEL 2021-256 BK 19166 PG 564-HANAWALT PLACE, 09002913000000, 09002913000004
Fencing:
Partial

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
DMAAR

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Precision, Jean O'Neill

About Des Moines, IA

Housing

Number of Units
99,985
Median Home Value
$151,586
Median Rent
$791

40.41% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.36% are vacant.

Commute

Car
75.18%
Public Transportation
1.57%
Walk to Work
2.32%
Work from Home
19.95%
Other
0.57%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
223,303
Median Age
35.20
Median Household Size
2.59

Education

High School
28.82%
Associate’s Degree
8.43%
Bachelor’s Degree
20.24%
Graduate Degree
8.07%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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