$180,000

1805 Oakland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,895 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1865
0.27acre lot
1 car garage
$95/sqft
Listed 3 months ago

Property Description

Your Historic Riverbend dream home just hit the market! This charming Victorian-style beauty is bursting with character, opportunity, and nearly 1,900 sq. ft. of space to make your own! Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 1.5 baths, first-floor laundry, and timeless architectural details you simply can’t find in newer homes, this one is full of potential and personality. Located in the highly desirable NFC area, this home may qualify for a $15,000 FORGIVABLE loan program, giving buyers incredible assistance to personalize and build equity faster! Plus, it’s part of the Improving Our Neighborhood (ION) Program, offering even more opportunities to invest in this thriving community. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or someone dreaming of restoring a historic gem, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Minutes from I-235, downtown, restaurants and only about 10 minutes to Blank Park Zoo, I-80 and the the airport! Historic charm. Prime location. Endless potential. Come see it before someone else falls in love first!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: April 3, 2026
Data Last Updated:: July 26, 2026 at 7:19AM
Listing Office:: RE/MAX Concepts : (515) 276-2872
Listing Agent:: Michele Nyheim : (515) 971-5254
MLS ID:: 737670

General: Dining AreaCable TV
Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Laundry: Main Level
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: Hardwood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

General: Deck
Style: Two StoryVictorian
Other Structures: DeckCovered
Parking: DetachedGarageOne Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Wood Siding2Brick/Mortar

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

Zoning: N58F VAC ALLEY E OF & ADJ & N 25F LT 29 & 8F VAC ALLEY E OF & ADJ & LT 30 OAKLAND08005023001000
Fencing: Wood

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Michele Nyheim , RE/MAX Concepts

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