228 3rd Street West Des Moines, IA 50265

Single Family Detached MLS #: 711859 Courtesy Of Realty ONE Group Impact

$185,000

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,245 sq ft
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Est. Property Tax: $2,389
Estimated monthly payments: $1,008/mo.* (recalculate)

Property InformationDescription

Location, Location, Location! Only 2-blocks away and just a quick walk to all of the shops on 5th St in the Valley Junction Historic Business District! This would make a great investment/short-term rental property or a home for someone that wants some sweat equity. Large living area with 2 bedrooms on the main level. There's an updated bathroom on the main level. New Carpet throughout! Upstairs you will find a 3rd bedroom. Home is on a Large 50X145 Lot! 1-Stall attached garage included. There's a deck on the back of house that will be perfect for entertaining or grilling. Home needs some TLC and is being Sold As-Is.

Features

  • Age: Over 50 Years Old
  • Amenities: Deck, Porch
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Architecture Style: Other
  • Exterior Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
  • Roof Type: Asphalt

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School Information

228 3rd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Elementary School
Grades KG-6 | Public School
HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY
West Des Moines, IA 50265
713 8th St
515.­633.6200
Distance: 0.6 mi
School Rating
B
Student:Teacher Ratio
16:1
Total Students
572
Middle School
Grades 7-8 | Public School
STILWELL JUNIOR HIGH
West Des Moines, IA 50265
1601 Vine St
515.­633.6000
Distance: 1.0 mi
School Rating
C
Student:Teacher Ratio
15:1
Total Students
698
High School
Grades 9 | Public School
VALLEY SOUTHWOODS FRESHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
West Des Moines, IA 50265
625 S 35th St
515.­633.4500
Distance: 2.6 mi
School Rating
C-
Student:Teacher Ratio
16:1
Total Students
687
High School
Grades 10-12 | Public School
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
West Des Moines, IA 50266
3650 Woodland Ave
515.­633.4000
Distance: 2.7 mi
School Rating
B
Student:Teacher Ratio
18:1
Total Students
2047
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Hanawalt Elementary School 0.9 mi Public KG-5 C-
Walnut Creek Campus 1.0 mi Public 9-12 F
Airazi Academy 1.1 mi Private PK-3
Sacred Heart School 1.1 mi Private KG-8
Merrill Middle School 1.2 mi Public 6-8 C-
Bergman Academy 1.3 mi Private PK-8
Fairmeadows Elementary 1.6 mi Public PK-6 B-
St Augustin Catholic School 1.7 mi Private PK-8
Dowling Catholic High School 1.9 mi Private 9-12
Windsor Elementary School 1.9 mi Public KG-5 C
Roosevelt High School 2.0 mi Public 9-12 D+
St Theresa Catholic School 2.1 mi Private PK-8
Greenwood Elementary School 2.1 mi Public KG-5 C
Hubbell Elementary School 2.1 mi Public KG-5 D
Cowles Montessori School 2.5 mi Public EE-8 A
Clive Learning Academy 2.6 mi Public PK-6 B
Learning Resource Center 2.7 mi Public PK
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Demographic Data

West Des Moines, IA 50265

Median Age: 38.7
Married: 45%
Number of Households: 14,145
Households with Children: 28.8%
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    • 0 Owned
    • 0 Rented
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    • 0 Public Transportation
    • 0 Walk / Bike / Other
    • 0 Work at Home
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