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  • $685,000

    203 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

    4beds
    2,310sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1924
    0.33 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $297/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Formal dining roomOriginal trimPlenty of storageOriginal tile hearthSurrounded by mature treesUpdated kitchenCrown molding
    Imagine hosting a summer dinner party on your leafy private back patio in one of Des Moines' prettiest neighborhoods. Welcome to this Tonawanda Tudor where storybook craftsmanship and timeless architecture meet modern living. This home - surrounded by mature trees - sits on an end lot and feels like your own private perch in the elegant South of Grand neighborhood. The updated kitchen is a cook's dream with loads of well-designed storage, quartz countertops, new backsplash, gas range, island, and paneled appliances. The kitchen leads to a formal dining room, spacious living room with a gorgeous wood-burning fireplace and original tile hearth, half bath, and study/library that could double as an office. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a full bathroom with dual sinks and a new shower door. Another large bedroom is on the third floor with a new mini-split (heats and cools) and features it's own half bath, and large cedar closet. It also makes a fantastic private office. The basement is partially finished with a half bath and and plenty of storage. Original trim, crown molding, all new house gutters with LeafGuard gutter guards and every window on the first two floors have newer custom Hunter-Douglas window treatments. See list of improvements for more information.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    Martha Miller Johnson (515)480-1583,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741927MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Cable TV, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Partially Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,310
      • Total interior livable area: 2,310 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 500

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck, Fence
      • Fencing: Metal,Wood,Partial
      Lot
      • Size: 0.33 Acres
      • Features: Corner Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 09006667000000
      • Zoning: N1B

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story,Tudor
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Stucco
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1924

      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: $656,800
      • Annual tax amount: $12,105
      • Date on market: 5/29/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/1/2026Pending sale$685,000$297/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #741927 Report a problem
        5/29/2026Listed for sale$685,000+17.1%$297/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #741927 Report a problem
        5/30/2023Sold$585,000+0.9%$253/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #669854 Report a problem
        3/28/2023Pending sale$580,000+18.4%$251/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #669854 Report a problem
        8/30/2019Listing removed$489,900$212/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #581517 Report a problem
        6/26/2019Price change$489,900-2%$212/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #581517 Report a problem
        5/31/2019Price change$499,900-2%$216/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #581517 Report a problem
        5/3/2019Listed for sale$510,000+8.5%$221/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #581517 Report a problem
        8/5/2017Listing removed$469,900$203/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/31/2017Price change$469,900-1.1%$203/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/16/2017Price change$474,900-2.1%$206/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/21/2017Listed for sale$484,900+11.5%$210/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/27/2016Sold$435,000-1.1%$188/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #512540 Report a problem
        4/15/2016Pending sale$439,900$190/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #512540 Report a problem
        4/13/2016Listed for sale$439,900$190/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #512540 Report a problem
        3/4/2016Listing removed$439,900$190/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #512540 Report a problem
        3/2/2016Listed for sale$439,900+69.5%$190/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #512540 Report a problem
        7/2/2001Sold$259,500$112/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$11,220 -2.1%$656,800 +12.7%
        2024$11,466 +3.7%$582,800
        2023$11,052 +0.8%$582,800 +22%
        2022$10,966 +2.6%$477,800
        2021$10,688 -3.7%$477,800 +9.4%
        2020$11,098 +6.3%$436,900
        2019$10,438 +1.1%$436,900 +10.1%
        2018$10,326 $396,900
        2017$10,326 +38.4%$396,900 +36%
        2016$7,460 $291,800
        2015$7,460 +9.7%$291,800 +6.3%
        2014$6,800 $274,500
        2013-- $274,500 -1%
        2012-- $277,200
        2011-- $277,200 -2.5%
        2010-- $284,200
        2009-- $284,200 +3.2%
        2008-- $275,400
        2007-- $275,400 +8.5%
        2006-- $253,900
        2005-- $253,900 +8.3%
        2003-- $234,440 +0.6%
        2002-- $232,980
        2001-- $232,980
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Salisbury Oaks

        Getting around

        48 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        29 / 100
        Some Transit
        35 / 100
        Somewhat 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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