$459,000

680 18th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,428 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1885
7,492sqft lot
2 car garage
$189/sqft
Listed 10 days ago

Property Description

Built about 1885, Victorian 4 bedroom w/practical updates for comfortable living. Expansive wrap-around front porch w/Azek composite no-maintenance deck boards in the heart of the Sherman Hill Neighborhood. Beautiful original historic trim work throughout, first floor built-in shelving in the parlor, leading to the large living room with wood fireplace. The kitchen features a large pantry w/stainless steel appliances and eat-in area. 1st floor bedroom w/full bath. The 2nd story w/3 bedrooms, the large primary w/ huge bathroom, featuring California closets, a walk-in tile shower, Upper level laundry w/Speed Queen machines. A 3rd bathroom with a clawfoot tub / shower in the front bedroom, Large den/ extra room on the second floor. HVAC replaced 2021,Owens Corning Duration Roof, Wood Cedar Siding, Brick foundation, Unfinished basement with plenty of storage w/ exterior access, 2 car garage carriage house with home office option plus front driveway and on-street parking. Privacy fence yard, Mature flower beds all keeping in step with this historic neighborhood Near Downtown Des Moines in Sherman Hill Historic District and steps away from Aposto Restaurant, Gateway Market, Smokey Row, Ingersoll Avenue.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: July 16, 2026
Data Last Updated:: July 26, 2026 at 5:18AM
Listing Office:: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300
Listing Agent:: SCOTT STEELMAN : 515-556-2208
MLS ID:: 745110

General: Separate/Formal Dining RoomWindow Treatments
Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Laundry: Upper Level
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 2

General: Deck
Style: Two StoryVictorian
Other Structures: Deck
Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: BrickWood Siding2Brick/Mortar

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

Zoning: RESLOT 27 RICKEYS ADDITION03004209000000

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of SCOTT STEELMAN , Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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