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  • $995,000

    1623 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50314

    4beds
    4,264sqft
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    $7,024/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1882
    0.56 Acres Lot
    $934,900 Zestimate®
    $233/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Discover the timeless elegance of this beautifully restored four-bedroom home in historic Sherman Hill. Meticulously preserved, this exceptional residence blends original character with refined modern living. A welcoming wrap-around porch leads to gold-leaf-accented double doors with etched glass. Inside, a stunning staircase and original hardwood floors lead to two elegant parlors and a formal dining room, each enhanced by stone fireplaces, ornate overmantel mirrors, vintage chandeliers, painted stenciling, and intricate wood moldings. Soaring windows fill the home with natural light, while the first-floor library adds another layer of charm. The custom-designed kitchen features the original pantry and dining-room pass-through, complemented by a beautifully appointed half bath. Upstairs, the spacious two-room primary suite includes a walk-in closet and ensuite bath. Three additional bedrooms feature generous proportions and tall ceilings, with a second custom-designed bath. Outside, three parcels create more than a half-acre setting with beautiful landscaping, a pond, patio, distinctive egg-shaped cairn, and inviting back porch. A truly special Sherman Hill residence where history, craftsmanship, and character come together beautifully. Schedule your private tour and experience it for yourself.
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    York Taenzer (515)321-1873,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747736MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      • Laundry: Upper Level
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
      • Number of fireplaces: 5
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,264
      • Total interior livable area: 4,264 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Fencing: Chain Link
      Lot
      • Size: 0.56 Acres
      • Dimensions: 100 x 170
      • Features: Irregular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 03001071000000
      • Zoning: NX2A

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story,Victorian
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Metal,Rubber,Slate
      Condition
      • Year built: 1882

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

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

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $233/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $805,300
      • Annual tax amount: $15,066
      • Date on market: 8/21/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $934,900

        $888,000 - $982,000

        $2,559/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/21/2026Listed for sale$995,000+10.6%$233/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #747736 Report a problem
        7/27/2022Sold$900,000-3.1%$211/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #652732 Report a problem
        5/31/2022Pending sale$929,000$218/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #652732 Report a problem
        5/25/2022Listed for sale$929,000$218/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #652732 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$15,066 +7.8%$805,300 +11.1%
        2024$13,970 +8.8%$724,800 +5.7%
        2023$12,840 +0.8%$685,900 +28.1%
        2022$12,740 +4.6%$535,400
        2021$12,180 -3.5%$535,400 +11.4%
        2020$12,624 +17%$480,700
        2019$10,794 +1.1%$480,700 +10%
        2018$10,676 $437,000
        2017$10,676 +56.2%$437,000 +8.3%
        2016$6,834 $403,500
        2015$6,834 +7%$403,500 +5.6%
        2014$6,384 $382,200
        2013-- $382,200 +0.2%
        2012-- $381,500
        2011-- $381,500 -4%
        2010-- $397,200
        2009-- $397,200 +12.4%
        2008-- $353,500
        2007-- $353,500 +97%
        2006-- $179,400
        2005-- $179,400 +6.2%
        2003-- $168,970 +38%
        2002-- $122,460
        2001-- $122,460
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Sherman Hill

        Getting around

        68 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        50 / 100
        Good Transit
        57 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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