$359,000

1021 45th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,664 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
0.28acre lot
2 car garage
$216/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

This Arts and Craft 1920s home invites you in with timeless charm. Natural light pours through every window, showing off the refinished original hardwood floors. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening unwind in the enclosed four season front porch. The spacious kitchen, family room, formal dining room, and back mudroom make everyday living both functional and comfortable. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, a full bath, and access to an unfinished attic. already plumbed and ready to become your dream suite or creative space. Walk downstairs to a bright, clean basement complete with a half bath, radon mitigation system and a sump pump; all of which make this home as practical as it is beautiful. The entire exterior of the house was freshly painted in Summer 2025. The home sits on a corner lot with a fully-fenced backyard and a large two-car garage. A rare mix of character, comfort, and potential to add square footage (attic space) in a desirable and convenient location. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: October 27, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: RE/MAX Precision : (515) 223-9492
Listing Agent:: Molly Thornton : (515) 971-5880
MLS ID:: 729188

General: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Appliances: DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: Hardwood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: Fully FencedPatio
Style: Two Story
Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Wood Siding2Brick/Mortar

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

Zoning: N5N 1/2 LOTS 31 & 32 VERNON HEIGHTS09006764000000
Fencing: WoodFull

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Molly Thornton, RE/MAX Precision

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Location

Schools Nearby

Hubbell Elementary School

800 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-5

0.33 miles away

Merrill Middle School

5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 6-8

1.04 miles away

Roosevelt High School

4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 9-12

0.25 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.