OWN DOWNTOWN FOR JUST $140,000! Experience the convenience, energy and lifestyle of downtown Des Moines from this 9th-floor corner condo in the historic Kirkwood Building. Offering 925 sq. ft., this 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo features an open-concept layout and oversized windows that fill the space with natural light while showcasing great views of Cowles Commons and downtown. The spacious kitchen features a large breakfast bar overlooking the living area, plus a flexible bonus space that's perfect for a home office, dining area or reading nook. The generously sized bedroom includes a large walk-in closet, and the convenience of in-unit laundry makes everyday living easy. The Kirkwood offers amenities you won't often find at this price, direct access to the downtown skywalk system, fitness center, sauna and secure building access. Step outside and you're in the middle of everything! Walk to the Downtown Farmers' Market, Cowles Commons, Des Moines Civic Center, Court Avenue, restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife and entertainment. The East Village, Principal Riverwalk, Iowa Events Center and downtown employers are all close by. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a convenient downtown home base, it's hard to beat this combination of location, amenities and value. Downtown living for just $140,000!
All information obtained from seller and public record.
For sale
$140,000
400 Walnut St Ste 903, Des Moines, IA 50309
1beds
925sqft
Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$473/mo HOA
What's special
Open-concept layoutGenerously sized bedroomIn-unit laundrySpacious kitchenLarge walk-in closet
- 32 days
- 304
- 19
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Wendl (515)249-9225,
RE/MAX Precision,
Robbin Zaver 913-209-7539,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748932
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & 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
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
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
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness, Sauna
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Trash
- HOA fee: $473 monthly
- HOA name: The Kirkwood Commons
- Second HOA name: Kouri Property Mgmt
- Second HOA phone: 515-369-6000
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $162,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,064
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 253 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $140,000-9.6%$151/sqft |
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| 8/28/2026 | Listing removed | $154,900$167/sqft |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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.








