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Des Moines, IA 50315 500 Scandia Avenue
$215,000
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Presented By: NextHome Your Way
- MLS# 721327
- 07/10/2025
Beds • 3
Baths • 1
SQFT • 912
Garage • 2
Home Details
Welcome to 500 Scandia Ave – a charming, move-in ready home situated on a spacious corner lot in Des Moines! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a fantastic layout with great natural light, comfortable living spaces, and plenty of updates throughout. The large fenced-in backyard is perfect for pets, play, gardening, or relaxing evenings outdoors. You’ll love the heated 2-stall garage—a true bonus during Iowa winters! The basement features two versatile bonus rooms that can be used as a home office, guest bedroom, workout area, or additional living space—whatever suits your lifestyle. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizing, or simply looking for a home with extra flexibility and potential, this one checks all the boxes. Located near parks, schools, and shopping with quick access to major roads, this home blends comfort, convenience, and functionality. Clean, well-cared for, and full of potential—don’t miss the opportunity to make 500 Scandia Ave your next home!
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Interior Features for 500 Scandia Avenue
Bedrooms
Main Level Bedrooms3
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
3/4 Baths0
Half Baths
Total Baths1
Other Interior Features
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
BasementFinished
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area912.0
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringCarpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesDiningArea, EatInKitchen
General for 500 Scandia Avenue
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, SeeRemarks, Stove
Architectural StyleRanch
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Y/NNo
CityDes Moines
Construction MaterialsCementSiding, VinylSiding
CoolingCentralAir
CountyPolk
DirectionsI-235 EAST TO 3RD STREET. TURN SOUTH TAKE THIRD STREET TO FIFTH STREET TO SCXANDIA AVENUE. TURN LEFT 100 FEET
Elementary School DistrictDes Moines Independent
Full Baths1
Garage Spaces2.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingForcedAir, Gas, NaturalGas
High School DistrictDes Moines Independent
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLT 29 KARY J MANOR PLAT 1
Listing TermsCash, Conventional, FHA, VaLoan
Lot Size Square Feet10694.0
Lot Size UnitsAcres
MLS AreaDes Moines S.East
Middle/Junior School DistrictDes Moines Independent
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeTenant
Patio/Porch FeaturesOpen, Patio
PostalCityDes Moines
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property Sub Type AdditionalResidential
Property SubtypeResidential
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofAsphalt, Shingle
Security FeaturesSmokeDetectors
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Tax Annual Amount3580.15
Tax Year2024
Year Built1971
ZoningN3A
Exterior for 500 Scandia Avenue
Building Area Total912.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesPatio
FencingWood
Foundation DetailsBlock
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot DimensionsCORNER
Lot FeaturesCornerLot
Lot Size Acres0.246
Lot Size Area0.246
Parking FeaturesAttached, Garage, TwoCarGarage
Private PoolNo
Road Surface TypeConcrete
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Rachel Tiskevics
Realtor®