2831 Ridge Road, Des Moines, IA 50312

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,572 sqft

Property Description

A charming Victorian-Queen Anne home in sought-after south of Grand Owl’s Head perfectly blends historic beauty and modern family-friendly features. Built in 1893, fully updated top to bottom; 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, front porch, back deck, professionally landscaped yard, original renovated carriage house. First floor: wraparound front porch, back deck, front living space with gas fireplace, turret office nook, dining room, cozy den/TV room, updated kitchen with island, pantry, abundant storage, mudroom area, convenient half bath off kitchen. Second floor: primary suite with remodeled bathroom with heated floors, dual sinks, integrated laundry; 2 additional spacious bedrooms; hall closet; full bathroom (featured in Better Homes & Gardens magazine). Finished third floor: a half bath and open plan suitable for a home office, studio, playroom, guest retreat, or potential fourth bedroom. Outside: detached 2-car garage and carriage house (to use as bonus space or home gym, with 220V power and floor drain) and fenced garden bed. Features include a new electrical panel, furnace with dual-zone heat, new water heater, Google Fiber, 47 new high-performance windows, new roofs on house, garage, and carriage house. Now is your chance to live in an old-fashioned community to make memories and lifelong friends, with convenient access to schools, shopping, restaurants. Ask your Realtor for the extensive improvements list on this meticulously maintained historic property.

Listing Status:

Pending

Date Added:

June 13, 2026

Data Last Updated:

July 26, 2026 at 7:19AM

Listing Office:

Keller Williams Realty GDM : (515) 334-4900

Listing Agent:

Tony Sly : (515) 202-9859

MLS ID:

742937

Interior

• General: Dining AreaCable TVWindow Treatments
• Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
• Laundry: Upper Level
• Basement: Unfinished
• Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Forced AirGasNatural GasSee Remarks
• Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: DeckEnclosed Porch
• Style: Two Story
• Other Structures: PorchDeckScreened
• Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Construction

• Roofing: AsphaltShingle
• General: Wood Siding2Brick/Mortar

Location

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

Lot

• Zoning: N1BE 66 F LOT 9 OWLS HEAD09005545000000

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: DMAAR_DM