688 Bridal Row, Des Moines, IA 50314
What's special
INVESTOR OPPPORTUNITY! Located just north of Hoyt Sherman Place and on the fringe of downtown, home is an absolutely PERFECT Airbnb or full-time rental property (with a current rental certificate already in place) ... or make this your very own story-book home w/timeless character & urban conveniences. Built in 1888, live on one of the very first streets in Des Moines: Bridal Row. This iconic Queen Anne gem places you just blocks from downtown dining, parks, festivals, and nightlife, while offering a peaceful retreat at home with a welcoming front portico and fully fenced backyard. Inside, nearly 1,800 square feet showcases craftsmanship you simply can’t recreate today. A stunning two-story foyer with dual staircases sets the tone, leading into spaces filled with rich hardwood floors, intricate trim, thick pocket doors, and original built-ins. The main level offers a formal dining room, a living room with fireplace, an updated 1/2 bath, a den/flex room with moveable transoms, a delightful 2-story walk-in pantry, and a thoughtfully updated kitchen that blends modern function with historic charm. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms plus a versatile sunset loft; perfect for an office or reading nook, along with a full bath featuring a classic claw-foot tub. Home has just been professionally painted throughout. Quaint character, mixed with vibrant energy of downtown. Own a piece of DSM history here in Sherman Hill.
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Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTravel times
Family Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Loft
Foyer
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Listing updated:
Darla Willett-Rohrssen 515-203-6108,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,790
- Total interior livable area: 1,790 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,179 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 95
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03004678000000
- Zoning: NX2A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1888
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: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $314,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,140
- Date on market: 4/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 100 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Pending sale | $329,900$184/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $329,900-3%$184/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $340,000+41.7%$190/sqft |
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| 11/9/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/20/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,685+2.1%$1/sqft |
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| 6/24/2020 | Listing removed | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 4/28/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 2/21/2020 | Listing removed | $239,900$134/sqft |
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| 10/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $239,900+4.8%$134/sqft |
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| 3/1/2019 | Sold | $229,000-2.6%$128/sqft |
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| 1/18/2019 | Pending sale | $235,000$131/sqft |
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| 1/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $235,000+18.1%$131/sqft |
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| 3/30/2018 | Sold | $199,000-11.6%$111/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #548652 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2018 | Pending sale | $225,000$126/sqft |
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| 1/16/2018 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$126/sqft |
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| 9/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $235,000+56.7%$131/sqft |
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| 6/28/2017 | Listing removed | $150,000$84/sqft |
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| 6/9/2017 | Pending sale | $150,000$84/sqft |
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| 6/6/2017 | Price change | $150,000-18.9%$84/sqft |
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| 6/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $185,000+72.1%$103/sqft |
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| 9/22/2003 | Sold | $107,500$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,884 +2% | $314,600 +11.1% |
| 2024 | $5,766 +5.3% | $283,100 |
| 2023 | $5,478 +0.8% | $283,100 +26% |
| 2022 | $5,436 +3.2% | $224,600 |
| 2021 | $5,268 -3.6% | $224,600 +10% |
| 2020 | $5,462 +51.6% | $204,200 |
| 2019 | $3,602 +1.2% | $204,200 +47.5% |
| 2018 | $3,558 | $138,400 |
| 2017 | $3,558 +9.5% | $138,400 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $3,250 | $128,300 |
| 2015 | $3,250 +7.3% | $128,300 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $3,028 | $123,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $123,500 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $123,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $123,300 -3.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $128,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $128,200 +11% |
| 2008 | -- | $115,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $115,500 +28.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $89,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $89,800 +26.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $71,070 +28.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $55,220 |
| 2001 | -- | $55,220 |
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