853 E 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

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$499,000

bedrooms

bathrooms

square feet

2,218

Acreage

0.032

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year built

2019

Full Baths

Half Baths

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Check out the knockout pricing + premier location here. In a time when downtown townhomes are running $300 a sq ft, check the numbers twice on this amazing property ... $226 a sq ft. For real. What an opportunity! Front door opens to a spacious garden + greenspace ... and no streets. None. No car lights, no car doors, street sounds are off in the distance; just private + peaceful. Amazing lil location oasis with close-knit neighbors, yet steps to downtown activities + life in the East Village. Inside you'll notice the most perfect SE exposure. A gentle angle of the building + somehow the architects developed a home capturing the best of the sun every day. Floorplan has lofty ceilings, 3 BR, 2.5 BA + a spacious office with double doors. Top floor has a room with windows on 3-sides, a wet bar + views of the garden. Sky-lounge has a private pergola/shaded area + a full sundeck; perfect for taking in sunsets + city lights. Top-down/bottom-up blinds included throughout, all appliances, shower w/french-drain + ring doorbell. HVAC + garage door can be controlled from an app on your phone. 2.5 car garage is tall, deep + wide; providing excellent storage opportunities for all your hobby needs: kayaks, bikes, motorcycles or even a sauna ... It fits! Offered@ $499K w/tax abatement through 2030.

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MLS number: 709001

Listing agent: Darla Willett-Rohrssen

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

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