$119,900

542 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

  • 6 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 2,954 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1900
  • Property Lot Size Icon7,710sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon 1 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $41/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

A grand Victorian with a storied past, this large historic home is ready for someone with vision to restore it to its former glory. Once a true staple of this iconic neighborhood, with almost 3,000 square feet, the property has served as a single-family residence and previously as a multiplex, offering flexibility and opportunity. Featuring 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this is a substantial project with the potential for an equally substantial reward. Investors and restoration enthusiasts alike will appreciate the scale, character, and possibilities this property presents. Sold AS IS.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
January 30, 2026
Data Last Updated:
March 12, 2026 at 7:19AM
Listing Office:
Realty ONE Group Impact : (515) 446-7524
Listing Agent:
Jeff Kinion : (515) 577-1941
MLS ID:
733556
  • General: Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Appliances: DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • A/C: Central AirWindow Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced AirGas
  • Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1
  • Style: Two Story
  • Parking: AttachedCarportGarageOne Car Garage
  • Roofing: AsphaltShingle
  • General: Vinyl SidingWood Siding2Brick/Mortar
  • Road/Access: Concrete
  • Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
  • School District: Des Moines Independent
  • County: Polk
  • Zoning: N5LOT 7 BLK 2 HOSMER PLACE07002272000000
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Jeff Kinion , Realty ONE Group Impact

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Location

Schools Nearby

F

Findley Elementary School

3025 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Grades KG-5

0.61 miles away

H

Harding Middle School

203 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Grades 6-8

0.87 miles away

N

North High School

501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Grades 9-12

0.61 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.