Check out this classic American Foursquare style home with Craftsman details and a 24'x35' carriage house in historic Sherman Hill. The home has a wide front porch with french doors into the dining room and is walking distance from the state's best restaurants and cultural attractions. Observe the ornate details in the front doors as you enter into the front living room with oak beamed ceiling and built-in bench seat next to the warm fireplace and under the front window. The dining room has a beautiful built-in hutch and swinging door into the updated butler's pantry. The attractive kitchen and rear family room finish off the first floor. The oak staircase takes you up to the three bedrooms, laundry room, and bathroom with walk-in shower. The walk-up attic is available for storage. The basement is fully finished with a bathroom, bedroom, playroom (or nonconforming bedroom) and a rec room. The large historic barn has an upstairs loft for future finish or storage. Additional updates to the home include landscaping, brick retaining wall in front yard, newer A/C, sewer line, and exterior paint. Contact an agent to see this wonderful historic home.
Sold
$495,229
685 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
4beds
2,136sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
7,492 sqft lot
$561,100 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 05, 2023 at 05:25am
Listed by:
York Taenzer 515-321-1873,
Coldwell Banker Mid-America,
Seth Fisher 515-205-4744,
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Bought with:
Michelle Greene
Iowa Realty South
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 659705
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,136
- Total interior livable area: 2,136 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,050
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,492 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03000471000000
- Zoning: NX2A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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