$185,500

608 E Virginia Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

  • 3 beds |
  • 1 bath |
  • 1,088 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1956
  • Property Lot Size Icon5,881sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon 1 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $170/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 6 months ago

Property Description

This charming, three-bedroom split-level home provides a fantastic starter opportunity in a desirable neighborhood with full sidewalks near Howe Elementary. It blends comfortable interior living with great outdoor utility. Outdoor amenities include a gazebo for open-air entertaining and activities with family and friends, a storage shed, a single attached garage, a fenced side yard, and perennials across the property. The home features three bedrooms and has newer windows installed, providing plenty of natural light, especially in the upstairs areas. A trio of essential mechanical systems that provide utility and safety for the house includes a recently installed furnace that adds peace of mind during Iowa's winter months; a pair of sump pumps; and a radon mitigation system. The primary living spaces are on the main level and include a newer remodeled full bathroom, a combined living and dining area, a large kitchen that offers ample counter space and cabinets, and a first-floor bedroom. The upper level consists of the remaining two carpeted bedrooms with great views of the neighborhood. The basement comprises the laundry area and two more rooms that could be used for storage or finished for additional living space. The sale includes the current stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, and home security components. Step inside your new home today!

Listing Status:
Pending
Date Added:
September 4, 2025
Data Last Updated:
March 12, 2026 at 5:19AM
Listing Office:
RE/MAX Concepts : (515) 279-6700
Listing Agent:
Michael Clark : (515) 577-4850
MLS ID:
725547
  • General: Dining AreaWindow Treatments
  • Appliances: DryerRefrigeratorStoveWasher
  • Basement: DaylightUnfinished
  • Flooring: CarpetLaminateVinyl
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
  • General: Fully FencedStorageStorage
  • Style: Split Level
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Parking: AttachedGarageOne Car Garage
  • Roofing: AsphaltShingle
  • General: Vinyl SidingMulti/SplitBlock
  • Road/Access: Concrete
  • Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
  • School District: Des Moines Independent
  • County: Polk
  • Zoning: Res-EX BEG SE COR LT 141 THN W 6F NE 8.44F S 6F TO POB- LOTS 141 & 142 JEFFERSON HEIGHTS REPLAT01003036000000
  • Fencing: WoodFull
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Michael Clark , RE/MAX Concepts

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  • Home Insurance $
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Location

Schools Nearby

H

Howe Elementary School

2900 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades KG-5

0.07 miles away

W

Weeks Middle School

901 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades 6-8

0.32 miles away

L

Lincoln High School

2600 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades 9-12

1.17 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.

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