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$589,900
5 Days On Site

1900 McKinley Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
4
Total Baths
1
Full Bath
3
Partial Baths
2,322
SqFt
$254
/SqFt
1954
Built
County:
Polk
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Situated on 1.75 acres, and currently zoned MX3 (COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL USES), this mid-century modern home offers exceptional space, versatility, and income potential. This residence offers timeless architectural appeal, an attached 2-car garage, plus an additional 3-car detached garage, perfect for hobbyists, car enthusiasts, storage, or workshop space. The fully fenced yard provides privacy and ample outdoor room to enjoy. A standout feature is the separate caretaker quarters addition featuring 2 bedrooms and a ¾ bath, offering excellent potential for rental income, guest quarters, multigenerational living, or private office space. With mixed-use zoning and a generous lot size, this property presents exceptional versatility for residential living with future commercial potential, ideal for an owner-occupied business, investment opportunity, or redevelopment vision. Whether you're seeking a distinctive home with expansion possibilities, an income-producing property, or a strategic location in Des Moines, this property offers outstanding flexibility and opportunity. All information received from seller and public records.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$589,900
Days On Site 
5 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,322 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
3
Lot Size 
1.75 Acres
Year Built 
1954
MLS® Number 
734649
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$7,427
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
6 days agoListing first seen on site
6 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
1.75
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Brick/Mortar
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
AttachedDetachedGarage
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security SystemSmoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Below 
504
SqFt Total 
2322
Style 
Ranch
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
MX3
Interior Features
Appliances 
OvenCooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Basement 
Finished
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Wood Burning
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
CarpetHardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Laundry Features 
Main Level
Main Level Bedrooms 
4
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Vinyl Siding
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
Rubber
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
MLS Area 
Des Moines S.East
Roads 
Concrete
School District 
Des Moines Independent
Schools
School District
Des Moines Independent
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of Simply Better Realty, LLC



Listing information is provided by Participants of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2026, Des Moines Area Association of Realtors.
Last checked: 2026-03-15 10:15 AM UTC

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