801 Boulder Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$218,000
3
BD
2
BA
892
SqFt

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Sold Price
$218,000
List Price
$199,000
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
738668
Year Built
1940
Closing Date
May 18, 2026
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
892
Lot Size
7,425
Region
Des Moines S.West

Property Description

Charming and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home priced under $200,000—an outstanding value with major updates already completed. Ideally located just a 5-minute drive from downtown and easily bikeable, this home offers convenient access to parks, dining, and everyday amenities, along with seamless freeway connectivity. Exterior updates include a new roof on both the home and garage (2022) and newly built front and back decks (2022), perfect for outdoor living. Solar panels installed in 2023 come with a 30-year warranty for long-term energy savings. Inside, enjoy a functional, inviting layout with included appliances—gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and new washer and dryer (2025). The spacious living room is filled with natural light and flows seamlessly to a large deck, fully fenced backyard, and firepit— creating the perfect indoor-outdoor setting for hosting gatherings or enjoying quiet evenings at home. Major systems updates include a new AC unit (2025), regularly serviced furnace, cleaned ductwork (2025), upgraded electrical panel and wiring (2023), and a maintained radon mitigation system. A detached one-stall garage with workshop attached adds extra flexibility for hobbies, storage, or workspace needs. With its combination of location, updates, and price point, this home is a standout opportunity for buyers seeking value and long-term efficiency.

Additional Information

Street Name
Boulder Avenue
Agent Id
505224
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Basement
Egress Windows, Finished
Foundation
Block
Garage
Yes
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Zip
50315
Region
Des Moines S.West
Style
Ranch
City
Des Moines
Acres
0.17
School District
Des Moines Independent
Zoning
N5

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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Concepts. Selling Office: Sundance Realty.

Data courtesy of the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS