Iowa
Des Moines
1607 Carrie Avenue

$155,000

1607 Carrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

3 beds |
1 bath |
1,016 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1950
8,930sqft lot
1 car garage
$153/sqft
Listed 6 days ago

Property Description

Opportunity awaits in this charming home with endless potential, tucked away on a quiet street near Wakonda Country Club, parks, and schools. This well-loved property features original hardwood floors throughout the main living area and bedrooms, offering timeless character and a solid foundation for your personal updates. The spacious dining area and kitchen provide ample cabinetry and layout prospects. A standout bonus is the oversized additional living space of approx. 490 sq ft not reflected on the county assessor's site, giving this home more room than it appears from the outside. Enjoy a serene, fully fenced backyard that's ideal for gardening, play, or entertaining. The previous owner planted several flower plots watered with rain barrels. The attached one-car garage offers convenient access, leading into a functional mudroom/drop zone. A small 3-season shop awaits the right handyperson. Laundry hookups are available on both the main level and in the unfinished lower level, which also provides generous storage space. Three bedrooms and one full bath round out the floorplan. New roof & gutters installed in 2020. Whether you're looking to renovate, invest, or create your dream home, this property is full of possibilities waiting to be seized.

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: October 10, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300
Listing Agent:: Julie Barkema : 515-229-3152
MLS ID:: 728118

Appliances: DryerDishwasherStove
Basement: Partial
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

Style: Ranch
Parking: AttachedGarageOne Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Frame1BlockPoured

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

Zoning: RESPRT LYG WLY OF LN BEG 92 .5F SWLY OF NE COR THN SELY TO PT 84F SWLY OF SE COR LT 55 WAKONDA MANOR12006099002000
Fencing: Chain Link

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Julie Barkema, Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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Location

Schools Nearby

Wright Elementary School

5001 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades KG-5

0.54 miles away

Brody Middle School

2501 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321

Grades 6-8

0.98 miles away

Orchard Place School

5412 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades KG-12

1.04 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.