$164,900

3403 Dubuque Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,608 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1914
0.31acre lot
1 car garage
$103/sqft
Listed 2 months ago

Property Description

Built in 1914, this unique home blends historic character with flexible living space and an exceptional lot size. Originally 2 adjacent homes and later combined, the layout offers versatility rarely found in homes of this era. The upper level features two bedrooms a kitchen, and a living area currently used as a living room but easily adaptable as a formal dining space. The main living area of the second original home now serves as a spacious primary bedroom with generous square footage w/ large unfinished closet ready for customization. The lower level adds even more opportunity, including a windowed room currently used as a non-conforming fourth bedroom, a one-car garage, and multiple storage areas. A finished and insulated room with two large windows, currently used as a craft space (not heated or cooled), provides added flexibility. Substantial unfinished space offers much potential for expansion. Situated on a corner lot—twice the size of many nearby properties—the home features 2 driveways: one with ample parking on the SW corner and another leading to the carport and garage on the NE side. The property also offers an urban homestead feel with option to keep the existing chicken coop and flock, ideal for those who appreciate fresh, home-raised eggs. Home includes 8 fruit trees. With 1,608 finished SF plus additional unfinished space, this property offers character, space, and outstanding potential for buyers looking to restore and make it their own.

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: January 5, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 12, 2026 at 2:19PM
Listing Office:: Keller Williams Realty GDM : (515) 334-4900
Listing Agent:: Benjamin Krohn : (515) 321-7152
MLS ID:: 732161

Appliances: CooktopDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Laundry: Main Level
Basement: Partially Finished
Flooring: Carpet
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

General: Fence
Style: Raised Ranch
Parking: AttachedCarportGarageOne Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Vinyl SidingBlock

Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: RLOTS 367 & 368 GRAYS WOODS06005922000000
Fencing: Partial

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Benjamin Krohn , Keller Williams Realty GDM

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Location

Schools Nearby

Stowe Elementary School

1411 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Grades KG-5

0.10 miles away

Hoyt Middle School

2700 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Grades 6-8

1.34 miles away

East High School

815 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA, 50316

Grades 9-12

2.72 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.