1616 Porter Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315
Listing Courtesy of: IOWA AOR / Century 21 Signature Real Estate / Isaiah Thomas - Contact:  (515) 490-0306

  1616 Porter Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315

Active (17 Days)
$299,000
4
BED
2
BATH
1,048
SQFT

Description

Beautiful updated 2000 Sq ft finished split-level home on a third of an acre in Des Moines! Featuring a two-car recently insulated attached garage with tall ceilings, shelving and a loft for storage. a walk-out lower level with 2 finished BR's and a 3/4 bath for possible rentals that has a separate entrance. Great for additional income! A beautiful finished deck cabin insulated for a playhouse or could possibly be used as a pool house, garden storage or work shed. Step inside to discover a vaulted ceiling, thoughtful updates throughout: refreshed kitchen with granite counters, updated baths with a granite sink top. LVP is throughout the dining room , kitchen and front room and carpet recently installed in all other rooms up and down. Solid wood mission doors, oak trim plus energy efficient windows that easily collapse for cleaning. A wood burning fireplace in the family room with plenty of wood already stacked in the back yard. Exterior upgrades include a newer roof, new front porch, concrete pad for extra parking, and beautiful updated landscaping. Enjoy outdoor living with mature trees, manicured landscaping and garden beds and a private large fenced in backyard setting with a beautiful 600 sq ft. double deck. 2 outbuildings in the back for lawn and gardening equipment. Air conditioning unit new in 2019 and is very efficient and heating bills are low. This move-in ready home offers the perfect mix of updates, space , and style.

MLS #:
725627
Taxes
$5,154
Lot Size
0.35 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1978
Style
Split-Level
School District
Des Moines Independent
County
Polk County

Listed By

Isaiah Thomas, Century 21 Signature Real Estate, Contact: (515) 490-0306
Source
IOWA AOR
Last checked Sep 20 2025 at 7:06 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • 3/4 Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Washer
Lot Information
  • Rectangular Lot
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Foundation: Block
Heating and Cooling
  • Gas
  • Forced Air
  • Natural Gas
  • Central Air
Basement Information
  • Walk-Out Access
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Two Car Garage
  • Attached
  • Garage
Living Area
  • 1,048 sqft
Additional Information: Signature Real Estate | (515) 490-0306
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