Live Above It All in the Historic Kirkwood Building!
Welcome to downtown Des Moines living at its finest in this stunning 9th-floor corner condo located at 4th & Walnut. Right in the heart of the action. With 925 sq ft, this 1 bed, 1 bath unit delivers the perfect blend of historic charm and sweeping views of Cowles Commons through oversized windows.
The open-concept layout offers a spacious kitchen with a large bar overlooking the living area plus a bonus flex space, perfect for a home office, dining nook, or creative studio. The bedroom is generously sized, the walk-in closet is massive, and in-unit laundry makes everyday living effortless.
Enjoy unbeatable amenities including skywalk access, workout facility, sauna, and a secure attached garage with a parking space included in the HOA. Step outside your door to the Downtown Farmers Market, Hy-Vee, Cowles Commons events, the Civic Center, Wells Fargo Arena, restaurants, nightlife, and more.
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (6/20)
$154,900
400 Walnut St Ste 903, Des Moines, IA 50309
1beds
925sqft
Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$450/mo HOA
What's special
Open-concept layoutIn-unit laundry
- 219 days |
- 227 |
- 7 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erin Rundall (515)326-0369,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Alicia Walrod,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 733012
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
Interior area
- Total structure area: 925
- Total interior livable area: 925 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 02001715002037
- Zoning: DX1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness, Sauna, Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Structure, Utilities
- HOA fee: $450 monthly
- HOA name: Kirkwood Commons HOA
- Second HOA name: Kouri Management
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $162,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,060
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 220 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Price change | $154,900-3.2%$167/sqft |
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| 1/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000-3%$173/sqft |
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| 1/10/2024 | Sold | $165,000-2.9%$178/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #681496 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2023 | Pending sale | $170,000$184/sqft |
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| 9/22/2023 | Price change | $170,000-5.6%$184/sqft |
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| 9/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $180,000+11.1%$195/sqft |
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| 7/24/2020 | Sold | $162,000-3%$175/sqft |
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| 5/26/2020 | Pending sale | $167,000$181/sqft |
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| 5/11/2020 | Price change | $167,000-3.2%$181/sqft |
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| 1/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $172,500$186/sqft |
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| 12/23/2019 | Pending sale | $172,500$186/sqft |
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| 11/12/2019 | Price change | $172,500-1.4%$186/sqft |
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| 9/29/2019 | Price change | $174,900-1.7%$189/sqft |
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| 8/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $177,900$192/sqft |
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| 7/23/2019 | Pending sale | $177,900$192/sqft |
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| 6/17/2019 | Price change | $177,900+0.2%$192/sqft |
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| 3/26/2019 | Price change | $177,500-1.3%$192/sqft |
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| 2/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $179,900$194/sqft |
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| 12/10/2018 | Pending sale | $179,900$194/sqft |
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| 12/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $179,900$194/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,040 -4.5% | $162,600 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $3,182 -16.5% | $161,700 |
| 2023 | $3,810 +0.7% | $161,700 |
| 2022 | $3,782 -11% | $161,700 |
| 2021 | $4,248 -3.7% | $161,700 -5% |
| 2020 | $4,412 -3.5% | $170,200 |
| 2019 | $4,574 +17.4% | $170,200 |
| 2018 | $3,896 | $170,200 |
| 2017 | $3,896 +947.3% | $170,200 +53.7% |
| 2016 | $372 | $110,740 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown Des Moines
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Walnut Street SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 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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