A classic South of Grand property has been listed for sale at 147 34th St. in Des Moines, combining an appealing blend of French Revival architectural style, and a host of 21st century amenities behind its stately brick façade.
Built in 1937, the 1,982-square-foot,1½ story, four-bedroom and five-bathroom property is priced at $800,000.
Located less than a mile south of Ingersoll Avenue and residing in the heart of the Greenwood Historic Neighborhood, the home features a peaceful setting that is a convenient short trip to local retailers and restaurants and a three-mile commute to anywhere downtown.
Realtor and broker associate Jesse Kern explained that the neighborhood continues to allure both business professionals who are new to the area and generations of families who might have grown up locally and now patiently wait for a familiar home to hit the property market.
“I think with South of Grand, there's a strong sense of community. There's a certain amount of pride of ownership, because it is such a desirable neighborhood. And there's so much variety. It's not cookie cutter,” he said.
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Through the home’s olive-colored front doorway, a foyer leads to a dining area, kitchen and a living space equipped with one of the home's two gas-powered fireplaces. Both the main level and basement are hooked up to a sound system that can broadcast music to the two floors.
The kitchen has been updated with modern appliances, abundant storage space and a breakfast nook alongside floor-to-ceiling china cabinets.
The upper level is comprised of three bedrooms, with the smallest most recently utilized as a nursery. The primary bedroom was remodeled to add two bathrooms, one with a shower, the other a full bath. And the bathroom in the second bedroom includes the extra bonus of heated floor tiles.
The 1,098-square-foot, partially finished basement offers a laundry hook-up, potential for a home gym area, and a large living space centered around its own fireplace.
Friends and family can enjoy the outdoors on two exterior decks, each with their own doorway into the home. And a paved, circular fire-pit ensures guests are entertained by a warm glow in the evenings.
Access to the home’s two garages is via a service road leading off 24th Street. A two-car garage attached to the home connects directly to the kitchen, and there is room for two more vehicles inside a detached garage constructed in 2017. The 576-square-foot addition is wired with electrical outlets and a dedicated charging port for an electric car.
New owners lacking the need for four parking spaces have the option to convert one of the garage footprints into other uses.
The current owners also paid special attention to improving the layout of the corner lot, enhancing the front and rear gardens with colorful flowering plants, manicured hedges, and landscape rocks to enhance its visual appeal. “The sellers loved taking care of the yard,” Kern added.
The home is listed at $800,000 by Jesse Kern of Keller Williams Legacy Group. Contact Kern at 319-423-4139 for more information and a private showing.
Where: 147 34th St., Des Moines
Asking price: $800,000
Year built: 1937
Square footage: 1,982 square feet
Lot size: 0. 54 acres
Richard Lane is a freelance writer for the Des Moines Register. If you have a home we should feature, reach out to Susan Stapleton at sstapleton@gannett.com.
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