129 51st Street, Des Moines IA 50312

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$585,000

129 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

bedrooms

bathrooms

square feet

1,826

Acreage

0.529

Open Houses

year built

1920

Full Baths

Half Baths

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Unique opportunity to own a home in the city South of Grand with Greenwood & Water Works Parks in your backyard. Owners have maintained walking & mountain bike trails from their backyard that will connect you with the Bill Riley bike trail. The home sits on a .5 acre lot that backs to the trees. This neighborhood is a community. The house has been improved with a lot of care and thought for detail. Hardwood floors have been refinished & all the interior rooms have been repainted. French doors have been added to the family room to connect the interior and exterior spaces. The doors allow the home to be flooded with natural light & a full view of the gorgeous backyard. The first floor has a 360 degree floor plan, all the rooms are connected. Full bathroom on the 2nd level has been completely remodeled with fresh finishes. Lower level includes an additional shower ideal for convenience and functionality. Primary bedroom is oversized with a spacious closet. Oversized 4 car tandem garage is a rare find in these historic neighborhoods, room for storage and cars. Landscaping improvements include limestone trim along beds with boxwoods, a new hardscaped patio, deck that transitions to the backyard and extensive tree removal. This home is truly one of a kind—combining the charm and craftsmanship of a historic property with thoughtful upgrades and an unbeatable location. Enjoy the tranquility of city parks right in your backyard, with all the amenities and privacy you could wish for.

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County	Polk
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MLS number: 711300

Listing agent: Sara Gaskell

Listing broker: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. (800) 247-2430

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