“Move-in ready” is how Realtor Emina Steward described a four-bedroom, $700,000 property for sale in Clive, substantially upgraded to create a family-friendly home designed for entertaining during warmer months.
Occupying a half-acre, corner lot, Steward called the 2,199-square-foot house one of the “nicer homes” in the surrounding, well-established neighborhood, constructed a convenient half mile from Hickman Road and less than a mile south of Douglas Parkway.
A series of extensive improvements, both inside and out, mask the building’s original 2003 construction date, and now guests are welcomed into a clean, natural light-filled environment.
Through the front door, the open-plan layout includes an office, a dining space, a family room, and a completely overhauled kitchen that shines with new cabinets, appliances, a large central island, and direct access to the outdoor deck.
Four bedrooms fill the upper floor, including the primary bedroom and en-suite bathroom, and the surprise addition of a walk-in infrared sauna, a negotiable bonus available with the purchase of the home.
Steward speculated the partially finished, 750-square-foot lower-level might become “a project that somebody could work on. But basement aside, there’s literally not a single thing to touch in the rest of the house.” In recent years, the basement has been used as a children’s games and play area.
Situated less than three miles from all grades within the well-respected Waukee Community School District, the accessible location and fenced yard make it an ideal choice for growing families.
And for owners who love to spend as much time as possible outdoors, the backyard will probably become the highlight of the home. Surrounded by mature trees to create a shield of privacy for most of the year, a full kitchen was installed on the patio during the last year, facing a 20′ x 38′ pool with a diving board and water jets, a detached pool house, and plenty of space on the patio for shaded seating.
The large lot also means the substantial pool doesn’t dominate the landscape. “It’s not like you’re missing out on green space for your pets, or your kids to run around,” Steward explained.
The home has attracted interest from a wide range of demographics, indicating a broad appeal among potential buyers.
“It could be a family with two or three kids, because it is a four-bedroom. It could be a younger couple who love to entertain. It could even be people who are almost empty nesters who have older kids, just because the backyard is so fitting for all age groups,” Steward said.
The home is listed at $700,000 by Emina Steward of the Steward Real Estate Group with RE/MAX Concepts. Contact her at 515-322-1214, for more information and a private showing.
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