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Sold for $475,000
  • $475,000

    115 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

    3beds
    1,600sqft
    Farm, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1887
    0.31 Acres Lot
    $469,500 Zestimate®
    $297/sqft
    $2,460 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $469,500

    $446,000 - $493,000

    $2,460/mo

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    What's special

    Natural settingUpdated plumbingNewer roofSide screened porchNew two-car garage
    Surrounded by the wooded embrace of Tonawanda Ravine, 115 Tonawanda Drive is a rare convergence of history, privacy, and modern refinement, all set in one of Des Moines most desirable locales - the coveted South of Grand-Salisbury Oaks neighborhood. The highlight of this residence are the large, ten-foot deep front porch and side screened porch, creating the feeling of a secluded lakeside retreat yet sits moments from the cultural, dining, and lifestyle conveniences of the city. It's serenity without sacrifice. This storied home occupies a distinguished place in Des Moines history, once serving as a trolley station and ticket master residence - a legacy that lends character and provenance impossible to replicate today. Thoughtfully and comprehensively updated, the home now lives beautifully with modern standards while honoring its past. Improvements include: new two-car garage with a finished room above for a studio, office, or guest retreat; a new driveway, new washer and dryer, 7-person salt water hot tub, newer roof, windows, and updated plumbing, providing comfort and peace of mind. The natural setting combined with the indoor outdoor living of this residence create a private retreat in the heart of the city, designed for those who value refined living, timeless character, and a setting that feels worlds away. Homes like this do not simply exist, they endure. And opportunities like this are exceedingly rare. Don't miss your opportunity to own this rarefied residence!

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    Listed by:

    Tom Stender-Custer (515)868-8000,

    Century 21 Signature

    Bought with:

    Tom Stender-Custer

    Century 21 Signature

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734288MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,600
    • Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
    • Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Fencing: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.31 Acres
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 090/00613000000
    • Zoning: N1A-R

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Farmhouse,Two Story
    • Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal Siding
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1887

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $297/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $322,000
    • Annual tax amount: $5,624
    • Date on market: 2/12/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 125 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Asphalt

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/17/2026Sold$475,000-4.8%$297/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #734288 Report a problem
    6/17/2026Pending sale$499,000$312/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #734288 Report a problem
    6/8/2026Price change$499,000-5%$312/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #734288 Report a problem
    3/12/2026Price change$525,000-7.9%$328/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #734288 Report a problem
    2/12/2026Listed for sale$570,000+324.1%$356/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #734288 Report a problem
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/17/2012Sold$134,400-10.4%$84/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    3/24/2011Listing removed$149,999$94/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/4/2010Price change$149,999-14.3%$94/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/24/2010Listed for sale$175,000$109/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,120 -0.4%$322,000 +12%
    2024$5,140 -0.5%$287,400
    2023$5,164 +11.3%$287,400 +24.2%
    2022$4,640 +2.8%$231,400 +9.8%
    2021$4,512 -3.6%$210,800 +9.4%
    2020$4,680 +7.1%$192,700
    2019$4,370 +1.2%$192,700 +10.5%
    2018$4,318 $174,400
    2017$4,318 +16.4%$174,400 +14.1%
    2016$3,710 $152,800
    2015$3,710 +5.8%$152,800 +2.4%
    2014$3,506 $149,200
    2013-- $149,200 +0.2%
    2012-- $148,900
    2011-- $148,900 +2.5%
    2010-- $145,300
    2009-- $145,300 +1.3%
    2008-- $143,400
    2007-- $143,400 +6.5%
    2006-- $134,600
    2005-- $134,600 +12.2%
    2003-- $119,950 -0.4%
    2002-- $120,450
    2001-- $120,450
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Salisbury Oaks

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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