About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1623 Center Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $995,000 ($233 per sqft). Built in 1882, the home offers 4,264 sqft of living space on a 0.56 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1882
  • 0.56 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1882

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Discover the timeless elegance of this beautifully restored four-bedroom home in historic Sherman Hill. Meticulously preserved, this exceptional residence blends original character with refined modern living. A welcoming wrap-around porch leads to gold-leaf-accented double doors with etched glass.

Inside, a stunning staircase and original hardwood floors lead to two elegant parlors and a formal dining room, each enhanced by stone fireplaces, ornate overmantel mirrors, vintage chandeliers, painted stenciling, and intricate wood moldings. Soaring windows fill the home with natural light, while the first-floor library adds another layer of charm.

The custom-designed kitchen features the original pantry and dining-room pass-through, complemented by a beautifully appointed half bath. Upstairs, the spacious two-room primary suite includes a walk-in closet and ensuite bath. Three additional bedrooms feature generous proportions and tall ceilings, with a second custom-designed bath.

Outside, three parcels create more than a half-acre setting with beautiful landscaping, a pond, patio, distinctive egg-shaped cairn, and inviting back porch. A truly special Sherman Hill residence where history, craftsmanship, and character come together beautifully. Schedule your private tour and experience it for yourself.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$5,321/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$720
Interest$4,312
Insurance$290

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1623 Center Street

Des Moines, IA 50314

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

SeparateFormalDiningRoomEatInKitchenWindowTreatments

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetHardwoodTile

Construction

WoodSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Hot Water(Heating)Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1623 Center Street is listed at $995,000 ($233/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $5,321 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1882, 0.56 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen, WindowTreatments.

This property is listed by York Taenzer.

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York Taenzer

Agent at Iowa Realty Co., Inc.

Listed by Iowa Realty Co., Inc. · Broker phone: (800) 724-2297 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 747736· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 68 days on PropertySimple

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1623 Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

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