Fully Furnished • High-Demand • Investor’s Welcome! This fully furnished 3BR, 3.5BA end-unit townhouse delivers immediate income potential in one of Des Moines’ strongest rental markets. Massive southern-exposure windows, a private rooftop patio with custom pergola, and skyline views make it a standout for short-term guests and long-term tenants alike. Steps from the Casey’s Center, Botanical Garden, Lauridsen Skatepark, Brenton Plaza, and the Downtown Farmers Market, with the upcoming ICON Water Trails set to boost demand even further. Perfect as a primary residence, weekend retreat, or high-performing short-term rental, this turnkey property lets you use it when you want and earn when you’re away.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (7/21)
$579,900
228 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
3beds
2,218sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,358/mo
Townhouse, Condominium
Built in 2017
1,219 Square Feet Lot
$569,200 Zestimate®
$261/sqft
$265/mo HOA
What's special
Skyline viewsMassive southern-exposure windowsFully furnished
- 132 days |
- 286 |
- 9 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
DENNY JUNIUS 515-453-5540,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736236
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,218
- Total interior livable area: 2,218 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Sprinkler/Irrigation
- Fencing: Metal
Lot
- Size: 1,219 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 04000245007000
- Zoning: 4D
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Modern,Two Story
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium
Materials
- Brick, Metal Siding
- Foundation: Poured, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $265 monthly
- HOA name: Bridge District Townhomes
- Second HOA name: HRC Management
- Second HOA phone: 515-280-2014
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $261/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $629,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,607
- Date on market: 3/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 133 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$569,200
$541,000 - $598,000
$2,801/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $579,900-3.3%$261/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #736236 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900+6.2%$270/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #736236 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2022 | Sold | $565,000-3.4%$255/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #649690 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2022 | Pending sale | $585,000$264/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #649690 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $585,000+16.3%$264/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #649690 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2019 | Sold | $502,962+5.2%$227/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #550298 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2018 | Listing removed | $477,900$215/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #550298 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $477,900$215/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #550298 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,438 +2% | $629,300 +3.3% |
| 2024 | $3,370 +76.8% | $609,200 |
| 2023 | $1,906 +0.7% | $609,200 +17.4% |
| 2022 | $1,892 +50.2% | $518,800 |
| 2021 | $1,260 -3.5% | $518,800 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $1,306 -34.3% | $488,400 +12.7% |
| 2019 | $1,988 +323% | $433,200 +485.4% |
| 2018 | $470 | $74,000 +318.3% |
| 2017 | $470 | $17,690 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: East Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Carver Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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.
- $498,0003 bd2 ba2k sqft224 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309Off Market
- $494,9003 bd3 ba1.8k sqft216 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309Off Market
- $563,1003 bd4 ba2.2k sqft232 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309Off Market
- $501,0003 bd3 ba2k sqft240 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309Off Market
- $683,4003 bd3 ba2.4k sqft220 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309Off Market
- $705,0003 bd4 ba2.4k sqft208 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309Sold
- $634,0003 bd4 ba2.2k sqft280 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309Off Market
- $3,0953 bd3 ba1.8k sqft244 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309For Rent
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
Similar homes
- $340,0003 bd3 ba1.8k sqft214 Watson Powell Jr Way Unit 505, Des Moines, IA 50309For Sale
MLS ID #726571, Steve Clark, VIA Group, REALTORS. DMMLS - $349,9003 bd3 ba1.4k sqft417 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50309For Sale
MLS ID #744788, Anna Thomas, LPT Realty, LLC. DMMLS - $399,9002 bd3 ba1.8k sqft1633 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309For Sale
MLS ID #735844, Lisa Davis, RE/MAX Precision. DMMLS - $349,9002 bd3 ba1.3k sqft1343 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309For Sale
MLS ID #742770, Jay Elsberry, RE/MAX Precision. DMMLS - $670,0005 bd6 ba2.6k sqft1010 Frederick Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315For SaleMLS ID #743190, Chao Lin, Iowa Realty Altoona. DMMLS
- $579,9005 bd4 ba2.1k sqft531 77th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266For SaleMLS ID #744142, Mohamed Ali, Iowa Realty Mills Crossing. DMMLS
- $565,0004 bd3 ba1.3k sqft9309 Bellflower Ln, Norwalk, IA 50211For SaleMLS ID #744901, Ashlee Knickerbocker, Keller Williams Realty GDM. DMMLS
- $429,9003 bd2 ba2k sqft3031 Grand Ave APT 212, Des Moines, IA 50312For SaleMLS ID #738625, DENNY JUNIUS, Iowa Realty Mills Crossing. DMMLS
- $569,0005 bd5 ba2.6k sqft4019 139th St, Urbandale, IA 50323For SaleMLS ID #735836, Gina Friedrichsen, RE/MAX Precision. DMMLS
- $569,9004 bd4 ba2.4k sqft680 Morning Star Ct, Waukee, IA 50263For SaleMLS ID #734336, Amanda Fontana, Weichert, Realtors - The 515 Agency. DMMLS
- $599,9004 bd3 ba2.6k sqft16781 Verona Hills Dr, Clive, IA 50325For SaleMLS ID #743388, Brenda Klenk, LPT Realty, LLC. DMMLS
- $425,0004 bd4 ba1.9k sqft3435 E Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320For SaleMLS ID #743785, Julianna Cullen, RE/MAX Precision. DMMLS
- $545,0004 bd3 ba1.9k sqft575 Whistling Ct, Waukee, IA 50263For SaleMLS ID #726886, Kathy Swanson, RE/MAX Concepts. DMMLS
- $575,0004 bd3 ba1.7k sqft17829 Valley View Dr, Clive, IA 50325For SaleMLS ID #742256, Casee Woodley, RE/MAX Precision. DMMLS
- $610,0005 bd4 ba2.7k sqft2113 NE 16th St, Ankeny, IA 50021For SaleMLS ID #733859, Ann Mars, LPT Realty, LLC. DMMLS
- $499,9004 bd3 ba1.7k sqft302 33rd St SE, Altoona, IA 50009For SaleMLS ID #744921, April Rhiner, EXP Realty, LLC. DMMLS
- $335,0004 bd3 ba1.3k sqft4429 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310For SaleMLS ID #743017, Jamie Lewton, RE/MAX Concepts. DMMLS
- $415,0003 bd3 ba2k sqft14029 Ridgemont Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323For SaleMLS ID #745060, RICK WANAMAKER, Iowa Realty Mills Crossing. DMMLS
- $699,0004 bd3 ba1.9k sqft3905 SW 58th St, Des Moines, IA 50321For SaleMLS ID #739395, CARYN HELGESON, Iowa Realty Beaverdale. DMMLS
- $625,0004 bd4 ba2.2k sqft12370 NW 111th Ave, Granger, IA 50109For SaleMLS ID #742416, Teresa Speck, LPT Realty, LLC. DMMLS
