1608 Thompson Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

Des Moines
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1608 Thompson Avenue,Des Moines, IA 50316
$245,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,612 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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Listed by: brenda olson
Office: realty one group impact
MLS#:740659
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$245,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$151.99

About this home

Charming craftsman style home on one of Des Moines' most beautiful streets. Enjoy the change of seasons and the surrounding tree lined street from the charming front porch, complete with swing. If you are looking for charm and character, look no further. This home has original woodwork from the floors to the doors to the kitchen cabinet. Check out the swinging door from the dining room to the kitchen. Two bedrooms on the main level with the bath complete with claw foot tub. The "attic" is the perfect spot for your home office, additional bedroom or just as a great bonus/reading room with plenty of storage space and windows for natural light. The lower level has an updated bathroom, laundry space and additional room with egress window. Spacious 3 car garage with alley access that allows you to pull in from the alley and out to Thompson. This truly is one of the most beautiful streets in the city with the wide street lined by Sycamore trees.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1918
  • Listing ID #:740659
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 14, 2026 at 02:55 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Dining Description:Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Partially Finished
  • Living area:1,612 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1918
  • Building area:1,612 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.17 Acres
  • Construction Materials:Stucco
  • Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$245,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$151.99
  • Tax amount:$4,082

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:3

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