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Sold for $300,000
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    688 Bridal Row, Des Moines, IA 50314

    3beds
    1,790sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1888
    3,179 Square Feet Lot
    $299,800 Zestimate®
    $168/sqft
    $1,928 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $299,800

    $285,000 - $315,000

    $1,928/mo

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    What's special

    Formal dining roomIconic queen anne gemIntricate trimOriginal built-insThick pocket doorsProfessionally painted throughoutRich hardwood floors
    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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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Darla Willett-Rohrssen 515-203-6108,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Bought with:

    Gina Swanson

    Century 21 Signature

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 737509MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & 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

    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: $168/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $314,600
    • Annual tax amount: $6,140
    • Date on market: 4/1/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 47 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/31/2026Sold$300,000-9.1%$168/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #737509 Report a problem
    7/2/2026Pending sale$329,900$184/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #737509 Report a problem
    5/8/2026Price change$329,900-3%$184/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #737509 Report a problem
    4/2/2026Listed for sale$340,000+41.7%$190/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #737509 Report a problem
    11/9/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium Report a problem
    10/20/2021Listed for rent$1,685+2.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium Report a problem
    6/24/2020Listing removed$1,650$1/sqft
    Source: Goodall Properties LLC Report a problem
    4/28/2020Listed for rent$1,650$1/sqft
    Source: Goodall Properties LLC Report a problem
    2/21/2020Listing removed$239,900$134/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #593609 Report a problem
    10/22/2019Listed for sale$239,900+4.8%$134/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #593609 Report a problem
    3/1/2019Sold$229,000-2.6%$128/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #575286 Report a problem
    1/18/2019Pending sale$235,000$131/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #575286 Report a problem
    1/16/2019Listed for sale$235,000+18.1%$131/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #575286 Report a problem
    3/30/2018Sold$199,000-11.6%$111/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #548652 Report a problem
    3/2/2018Pending sale$225,000$126/sqft
    Source: Space Simply #548652 Report a problem
    1/16/2018Price change$225,000-4.3%$126/sqft
    Source: Space Simply #548652 Report a problem
    9/28/2017Listed for sale$235,000+56.7%$131/sqft
    Source: Space Simply #548652 Report a problem
    6/28/2017Listing removed$150,000$84/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #540847 Report a problem
    6/9/2017Pending sale$150,000$84/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #540847 Report a problem
    6/6/2017Price change$150,000-18.9%$84/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #540847 Report a problem
    6/1/2017Listed for sale$185,000+72.1%$103/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #540847 Report a problem
    9/22/2003Sold$107,500$60/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Sherman Hill

    Nearby schools

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    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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