$570,000

115 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,600 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1887
0.31acre lot
2 car garage
$356/sqft
Listed 2 days ago

Property Description

Surrounded by the wooded embrace of Tonawanda Ravine, 115 Tonawanda Drive is a rare convergence of history, privacy, and modern refinement, all set in one of Des Moines most desirable locales - the coveted South of Grand-Salisbury Oaks neighborhood. With a large, ten-foot deep front porch connected to the ten-food deep side screened porch, this residence offers the feel of a secluded lakeside retreat yet sits moments from the cultural, dining, and lifestyle conveniences of the city. It's serenity without sacrifice. This storied home occupies a distinguished place in Des Moines history, once serving as a trolley station and residence of the ticket master, a legacy that lends character and provenance impossible to replicate today. Thoughtfully and comprehensively updated, the home now lives beautifully with modern standards while honoring its past. Recent improvements include a new two-car garage with a finished room above, ideal for a studio, office, or guest retreat; a new driveway, roof, windows, and updated plumbing, along with other upgrades providing both comfort and peace of mind. The natural setting combined with the indoor outdoor living of this residence create a private retreat in the heart of the city, designed for those who value refined living, timeless character, and a setting that feels worlds away. Homes like this do not simply exist, they endure. And opportunities like this are exceedingly rare. Don't miss your opportunity to own this rarefied residence.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: February 12, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 14, 2026 at 4:17PM
Listing Office:: Century 21 Signature : (515) 224-4002
Listing Agent:: Tom Stender-Custer : (515) 868-8000
MLS ID:: 734288

General: Separate/Formal Dining RoomCable TVWindow Treatments
Appliances: DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorSee RemarksStoveWasher
Laundry: Main Level
Basement: Crawl Space
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

General: Enclosed PorchFenceHot Tub/SpaPatio
Style: FarmhouseTwo Story
Other Structures: PorchScreenedPatioCoveredOpen
Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Metal Siding2Brick/Mortar

Road/Access: Asphalt
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: N1A-RLTS 84 & 85 SUB DIV OF LTS 1114 & 15 BROWNS WOODS090/00613-000-000
Fencing: WoodPartial

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Tom Stender-Custer , Century 21 Signature

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Location

Schools Nearby

Greenwood Elementary School

316 37th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-5

0.29 miles away

Callanan Middle School

3010 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 6-8

1.04 miles away

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-12

1.07 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.