$219,990

1250 NE 52nd Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

3 beds |
1 bath |
1,230 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1939
0.46acre lot
2 car garage
$179/sqft
Listed 3 months ago

Property Description

Say hello to charm and your next chapter! This 1930s three-bedroom, one-bath bungalow features classic archways and built-ins, updated vinyl windows, a dedicated dining room, and a mature, tree-filled lot. The nearly half-acre property offers a spacious backyard perfect for pups, play, or entertaining, plus a two-stall garage and full unfinished basement for storage or future possibilities. Located on the north side of Des Moines in the Saydel School District, this home puts daily errands, groceries, and commuting within easy reach. With so much character and a fantastic opportunity for the price and location, this home is ready for your personal touch.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: August 28, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Century 21 Signature : (641) 628-9840
Listing Agent:: Melanie Mapes : (641) 651-0383
MLS ID:: 725232

General: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: CarpetLaminateTile
A/C: Central AirWindow Unit(s)
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

General: Fully Fenced
Style: One and One Half StoryOther
Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Cement SidingMetal SidingOne and One HalfBlock

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Saydel Consolidated
County: Polk

Zoning: rE 80F S 250F LT 10 OP E 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 14-79-2427000379002000
Fencing: WoodFull

Water: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Melanie Mapes, Century 21 Signature

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Location

Schools Nearby

Woodside Middle School

5810 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Grades 5-8

0.75 miles away

Woodside Middle School

5810 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Grades 5-8

0.75 miles away

Saydel High School

5601 NE 7th St, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Grades 9-12

0.49 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.