In a convenient location, less than 10 minutes from downtown or from Merle Hay Mall, sits this classic, 4-bedroom, brick ranch on a tree-lined street in Des Moines. Pull into the driveway and up to the two-car garage, which sits just off the wrap-around concrete patio. Enter through the three-season porch, perfect for morning coffee, and step into the remodeled kitchen. With stainless appliances, a custom backsplash, granite countertops, and a sink-view of the front yard, the kitchen is both updated and charming. The dining room has arched doorways and built-ins with glass cabinetry. The living room is warm and cozy and includes an oversized window bringing in great natural light. All four bedrooms are on the main level, all feature beautiful hardwood flooring and neutral paint. An updated full bathroom is on this floor with white tiling and a bathtub. Downstairs, is a clean and dry basement with vintage flooring. With paneled walls and electrical, there are opportunities to create a game room, home gym or craft space. Outside, the yard is flat and spacious, with room for a garden, gazebo, or playset in the backyard. The garage is a mechanic's dream. At approx 20'x30' with an 18' door, this garage is insulated and heated with a gas furnace and features a car lift. This home is conveniently located with easy access to both major roads and I80, with a quaint neighborhood feel. Schedule your showing today.
Prospect Park, located between Grand Avenue and Ingersoll Avenue, is a historic and residential Des Moines neighborhood with a bluff-top park and tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Prospect Park overlook, where skyline views and looping paths set a calm, social rhythm. Early-20th-century houses and tidy apartment buildings define the streetscape, with porches, brick details, and mature canopy trees. Greenwood Park’s trails and open lawns shape daily routines around walking and casual recreation. Ingersoll’s independent dining and coffee scene sits at the edge, with spots like Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure and The Cheese Shop of Des Moines acting as local anchors. The Des Moines Art Center and its sculpture park add a cultural counterpoint nearby.
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Market insights
2620 Arnold Rd · $250,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$250,000
Median sale price in this area is $314,350. (26% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
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Living
Interior features
Separate formal dining room
Finished and unfinished basement
Bedrooms
4 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator, stove
Laundry & utility
Washer, dryer
Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Open patio
Home design
1 story
Parking
Detached two-car garage
Construction
Brick construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jan 13, 2006 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Remodel
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2620 Arnold Rd
$249,946
$54 under list price of $250K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $50K to $280K.