Great investor opportunity! This historic Sherman Hill property was built as a 3-plex in the early1900s. Each floor had a 1,400 sf, two bedroom apartment with a formal dining room, large living room and sunroom. Some original tile and hardwood flooring remain in the building and could be restored. The original fire boxes and chimney remain in the building. The main building has a newer commercial TPO roof, installed by the previous owner, and the interior of the building is mostly demolished, ready for restoration. The back addition has some fire damage and needs repair. Seller can complete repairs prior to close, if requested. The property is eligible for state historic tax credits up to 45%. Contact your realtor to ask about historic tax credit details. The property will also qualify for 10 year tax abatement on all improvements. Floorplan drawings for3 bedroom layout available upon request. This building has tons of potential and is in a great location. Convenient to downtown, parks, Ingersoll, Gateway, restaurants, breweries, and Hoyt Sherman Place. Contact a realtor and set a time to stop by and check this opportunity out!
For sale
Price cut: $11K (12/2)
$189,000
672 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
--beds
--baths
4,737sqft
Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 1914
-- sqft lot
$175,300 Zestimate®
$40/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomNewer commercial tpo roof
- 20 days |
- 1,254 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 02, 2025 at 02:35pm
Listed by:
York Taenzer (515)321-1873,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 731168
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Heating
- Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,737
- Total interior livable area: 4,737 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 7,492.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03000436000000
- Zoning: R-HD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Three Story
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $40/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $3,950
- Date on market: 12/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$175,300
$163,000 - $188,000
$1,023/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $189,000-5.5%$40/sqft |
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| 10/23/2023 | Pending sale | $200,000+11.1%$42/sqft |
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| 10/20/2023 | Sold | $180,000-10%$38/sqft |
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| 9/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $200,000-29.8%$42/sqft |
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| 11/23/2022 | Sold | $285,000$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,053/mo
Principal & interest
$733
Property taxes
$254
Home insurance
$66
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Sherman Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Edmunds Fine Arts AcademyGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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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