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  • $378,700

    840 17th St, West Des Moines, IA 50314

    3beds
    2baths
    2,160sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1893
    5,000 Square Feet Lot
    $378,700 Zestimate®
    $175/sqft
    $1,877 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $378,700

    $348,000 - $417,000

    $1,877/mo

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    What's special

    Tris Cottage in the historic SHERMAN HILL DISTRICT was a 3 room cottage circa 1893. This year it has been completely renovated and transformed into a beautiful home with 2,160 sq. ft. of finished living space. The TRIS COTTAGE includes: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. New foundation. New roof. All new electrical and plumbing. New high-efficient Goodman furnace. New high-efficient water heater. 16 new Pella windows. Large bay window. All new stainless-steel appliances; gas stove, Granite counter tops. 1st floor laundry; new LG washer/dryer. Ornate Plaster ceilings. Oak flooring. Original woodwork. Claw foot tub in main bath. New window treatments throughout. Home Guard Security system. 1 car detached garage. Walking distance to Smokey Row, Hoyt Sherman Place, Gateway Market, Downtown and Ingersol dining & events, bike and running trails. No smoking, no pets. Tenant responsible for utilities. Must have a minimum credit score of 640.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,160 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street, On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 5,000 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 03000418000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1893

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: West Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Granite countertop
    • Living room
    • Stainless steel appliances
    • Vintage

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/17/2017Sold$226,500+132.3%$105/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/4/2013Sold$97,500-2.5%$45/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #407676 Report a problem
    10/5/2012Price change$100,000+1%$46/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #407676 Report a problem
    8/30/2012Price change$99,000-5.6%$46/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #398779 Report a problem
    7/20/2012Price change$104,900-5.1%$49/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #398779 Report a problem
    5/26/2012Price change$110,500+1.5%$51/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams?? Greater Des Moines #398779 Report a problem
    4/3/2012Listed for sale$108,900$50/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams?? Greater Des Moines #398779 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,170 -8.8%$393,500 +12%
    2024$4,572 +27.3%$351,400
    2023$3,592 +2.9%$351,400 +28.2%
    2022$3,490 +43.7%$274,200 +1.1%
    2021$2,428 +9.7%$271,100 +22.7%
    2020$2,214 +23.8%$221,000 +5.4%
    2019$1,788 -66%$209,700 +9.6%
    2018$5,252 $191,400
    2017$5,252 +212.6%$191,400 +209.7%
    2016$1,680 $61,800
    2015$1,680 -29.1%$61,800 -37.3%
    2014$2,368 $98,500
    2013-- $98,500 +0.1%
    2012-- $98,400
    2011-- $98,400 -5.9%
    2010-- $104,600
    2009-- $104,600 +10.9%
    2008-- $94,300
    2007-- $94,300 +69.3%
    2006-- $55,700
    2005-- $55,700 +26.1%
    2003-- $44,160 +24.5%
    2002-- $35,480
    2001-- $35,480

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    Neighborhood: Sherman Hill

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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