Welcome home to this adorable ground-floor condo in the heart of the historic Sherman Hill neighborhood, just minutes from Downtown Des Moines! Full of charm, character, and historic appeal, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Des Moines condo offers the perfect combination of classic style and convenient city living. Enjoy the in-unit laundry, generous living spaces, and one dedicated garage parking spot. The self-managed HOA adds to the unique community feel of this charming Sherman Hill property. Located in one of Des Moines’ most historic and desirable neighborhoods, you’ll love being close to Downtown Des Moines, local restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, shopping, entertainment, Hoyt Sherman Place, and everything the city has to offer. Whether you’re searching for a 3-bedroom condo in Des Moines, a ground-floor condo, a historic Sherman Hill home, or a low-maintenance property near Downtown Des Moines, this one checks all the boxes. Historic charm, an unbeatable location, garage parking, in-unit laundry, and plenty of character make this Sherman Hill condo a must-see!
For sale
$220,000
824 18th St APT 2, Des Moines, IA 50314
3beds
865sqft
Townhouse, Condominium
Built in 1986
-- sqft lot
$213,500 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$400/mo HOA
What's special
Historic charmGround-floor condoGenerous living spacesIn-unit laundry
- 14 days
- 916
- 39
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Madi Andersen (515)954-0283,
NextHome Your Way
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749745
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 865
- Total interior livable area: 865 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 740
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03004787002000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Trash
- HOA fee: $400 monthly
- HOA name: The Bradley
- Second HOA name: Self-Managed
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,442
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$213,500
$203,000 - $224,000
$1,565/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $220,000+10%$254/sqft |
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| 1/18/2024 | Sold | $200,000$231/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #681869 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2023 | Pending sale | $200,000$231/sqft |
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| 12/8/2023 | Price change | $200,000-4.3%$231/sqft |
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| 11/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/3/2023 | Price change | $209,000-2.8%$242/sqft |
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| 9/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $215,000+20.1%$249/sqft |
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| 8/20/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,900$2/sqft |
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| 4/17/2023 | Sold | $179,000-5.3%$207/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #666832 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2023 | Pending sale | $189,000$218/sqft |
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| 3/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $189,000$218/sqft |
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| 3/17/2023 | Pending sale | $189,000$218/sqft |
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| 3/3/2023 | Price change | $189,000-5%$218/sqft |
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| 2/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $199,000$230/sqft |
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| 2/2/2023 | Pending sale | $199,000$230/sqft |
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| 1/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $199,000+21%$230/sqft |
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| 5/23/2007 | Sold | $164,500$190/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,418 -3.9% | $176,400 +1% |
| 2024 | $3,558 -7% | $174,700 |
| 2023 | $3,824 +0.8% | $174,700 +11.4% |
| 2022 | $3,794 -0.6% | $156,800 |
| 2021 | $3,816 -3.5% | $156,800 +6% |
| 2020 | $3,956 +4.2% | $147,900 |
| 2019 | $3,798 +1.1% | $147,900 +8% |
| 2018 | $3,758 | $137,000 |
| 2017 | $3,758 +181.3% | $137,000 +3% |
| 2016 | $1,336 | $133,000 |
| 2015 | $1,336 +2.3% | $133,000 -10% |
| 2014 | $1,306 | $147,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $147,700 -9% |
| 2012 | -- | $162,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $162,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $162,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $162,300 -1.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $165,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $165,000 -17.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $201,000 |
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Neighborhood: Sherman Hill
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.
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