Iowa
Pleasant Hill
4860 E Oakwood Drive

$215,000

4860 E Oakwood Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,376 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1940
0.66acre lot
2 car garage
$156/sqft
Listed 1 day ago

Property Description

Looking for a home located in the heart of Pleasant Hill across from the elementary on a large lot? Look no further! Don’t miss the opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind home priced well below assessed value. With a little sweat equity, this can be a great investment. The unique floor plan & features guarantee there is no other house like this. It's solid & sturdy with concrete floors & walls. Main level features 2 bedrooms & spacious bathroom perfect for renovating into a spa retreat or walk-in wardrobe. A kitchen with plentiful cabinets is connected to dining area & sliders leading to large wrap around deck. A sizable living room features beautiful wood beams & decorative fireplace. The fireplace is sealed off but could be restored or converted to gas. Walkout basement is finished (900 sq/ft per Seller) providing more space with 2 rooms that could be used for add’l bedrooms (one nonconforming), full bath & large living area. Throughout the home enjoy original built-ins & characteristics specific to this era of home. The tree-lined property provides privacy & is perfect for entertaining or enjoying quiet nights. You’ll love the workspace available in a large insulated 2-car garage plumbed for wood burner, multiple 220 outlets & drain. Adding to the nostalgia and history of the property, this was once the home of Des Moines legendary bartender, Ruthie (yes, the namesake to Exile Brewing Company's popular Ruthie Gold Lager). Home is being sold as is and is priced accordingly.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: July 17, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: RE/MAX Precision : (515) 223-9492
Listing Agent:: Jonny Lee : (515) 306-5958
MLS ID:: 722636

General: Dining AreaCable TV
Basement: FinishedWalk-Out Access
Flooring: CarpetLaminate
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1

This listing courtesy of Jonny Lee, RE/MAX Precision

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Location

Schools Nearby

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

4801 E Oakwood Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327

Grades KG-5

0.08 miles away

Hoyt Middle School

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

Grades 6-8

2.27 miles away

East High School

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

Grades 9-12

4.27 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.