3516 Iola Avenue

Welcome to this charming 1923 Craftsman home filled w/ original character & modern updates. Offering 1,871 sq ft for family & guests. The living room features original oak hardwood floors, wood trim & a wood-burning fireplace w/ built-ins. The formal dining room is perfect for hosting. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & a tin backsplash w/ 19th-century charm. Off the kitchen, the breakfast nook is ideal for quiet mornings & serves as a mudroom w/ deck access. The main-floor bedroom offers a spacious closet & updated dbl-hung windows. The master bath was renovated in 2025 w/ luxury vinyl flooring & gold fixtures. Upstairs, a sun-filled office w/ built-in desk & balcony welcomes you. A bright living area nearby. All 3 upstairs bedrooms feature large closets & connecting access. Updated dbl-hung & casement windows provide airflow. A dormer room is perfect for nursery or playroom. A ½ bath sits just outside the bedrooms, w/ unfinished attic space for expansion. The unfinished basement offers space for laundry, workouts, hobbies & storage, plus walkout access to the deck & shaded yard. The 2-level deck spans 600+ sq ft & leads to a gravel play or garden area. A shed adds storage & a privacy fence surrounds the backyard. Perennials bloom each May in front. Exterior updates include new paint (2023) & roof/gutters (2021). Located 1 block south of historic Kingman Blvd w/ quick access to I-235, Grand, Ingersoll & downtown Des Moines. NFC Financing.