Welcome to this beautiful 3600 sf Victorian home is historic Sherman Hill. This 5 bedroom home was built by the Schloss family in 1886. The wrap around front porch is wonderful to sit and enjoy the neighborhood. The double front doors are 9 feet tall with beveled glass. The vestibule has an ornate tile floor. The 2 story entry hall has beautiful stained and beveled glass windows, parquet floors, and ornate staircase. All the rooms feel open and inviting with 11 foot ceilings, beautiful woodwork and ornate hardware. Most of the first floor rooms have refinished hardwood floors with wood parquet boarders. The kitchen has marble countertops, tons of cabinet space, and an original pantry. The updated bathroom on the first floor is large with a walk-in shower. The 2nd floor has 5 bedrooms, laundry, and a full bath. There is plenty of space to create a primary suite with walk-in closet and bath. The home was recently painted inside and out. The roof was replaced in 2021. Additional updates include A/C, electrical panel, concrete driveway, back deck and pergola, landscaping, and basement waterproofing. This home also qualifies for historic tax credits and tax abatement. Ask your realtor for more details. Make time to contact your realtor and check out this great historic home.
Sold for $525,000
$525,000
1623 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
5beds
3,627sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$570,200 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$3,114 Estimated rent
Home value
$570,200
$536,000 - $616,000
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Parquet floorsMarble countertopsRefinished hardwood floorsUpdated bathroomBack deckOrnate hardwareBeautiful woodwork
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Listed by:
York Taenzer (515)321-1873,
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Bought with:
DIANE TODD BROWN
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 682108
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,627
- Total interior livable area: 3,627 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Storage
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 134 x 65
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 03003023000000
- Zoning: NX2A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Three Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1888
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $567,500
- Annual tax amount: $9,300
- Date on market: 9/15/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 494 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/10/2024 | Sold | $525,000$145/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Pending sale | $525,000$145/sqft |
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| 12/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $525,000-4.4%$145/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #682108 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $549,000-7.7%$151/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #682108 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: DMMLS #659993 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $595,000$164/sqft |
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| 6/13/2023 | Pending sale | $595,000$164/sqft |
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| 5/9/2023 | Price change | $595,000-4.8%$164/sqft |
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| 3/27/2023 | Price change | $625,000-9.4%$172/sqft |
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| 10/13/2022 | Price change | $690,000-4.8%$190/sqft |
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| 10/3/2022 | Price change | $725,000-6.5%$200/sqft |
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| 9/12/2022 | Price change | $775,000+3.3%$214/sqft |
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| 9/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $750,000$207/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,496 +4.2% | $567,500 +12.4% |
| 2024 | $10,070 +8.3% | $504,900 |
| 2023 | $9,300 +0.8% | $504,900 +29.4% |
| 2022 | $9,226 +4.5% | $390,200 |
| 2021 | $8,832 -1.4% | $390,200 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $8,958 +6.1% | $350,900 +2.1% |
| 2019 | $8,440 +1.1% | $343,700 +9.8% |
| 2018 | $8,346 | $312,900 |
| 2017 | $8,346 +10% | $312,900 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $7,588 | $287,800 |
| 2015 | $7,588 +5.9% | $287,800 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $7,168 | $280,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $280,200 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $279,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $279,700 +1.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $275,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $275,900 +11% |
| 2008 | -- | $248,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $248,600 +24.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $200,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $200,100 +69.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $117,790 +22.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,140 |
| 2001 | -- | $96,140 |
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Neighborhood: Sherman Hill
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- 3/10Edmunds Fine Arts AcademyGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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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