$550,000

300 Walnut Street 1509, Des Moines, IA 50309

2 beds |
2 baths |
1,781 sqft

Condominium
Built in 1985
—— sqft lot
2 car garage
$309/sqft
Listed 27 days ago

Property Description

Every now + then a true opportunity surfaces in real estate to note + this 15th floor penthouse is just the one. A remodel done right. If you are replacing windows for a lifetime, you research the best. Commercial grade picture windows have been added throughout; all professionally topped w/remote-control Hunter Douglas blinds. Main living wraps the entire corner of the building, w/views from Capitol to Traveler's Umbrella + the River in-between. From this vantage point, one look of the East Village + "the Amalfi Coast of Des Moines" comes to mind. Italian porcelain tile elevates the entire living space w/a moveable island, glass backsplash, new Bosch appliances + fireplace. The primary suite update was executed to a "T". Privacy height windows, light switches accessible bedside + a closet that can only be described as flawless. The wall of shoe storage alone is perfection ... but add a personal island, 2 walls outfitted w/tiered storage ... goosebumps for anyone who appreciates organization + good design. Home features an office/guest room, 2 updated baths, tiled balcony, private washer/dryer + side-by-side parking in the heated garage. Premier conveniences include: Rooftop Pool/ Pickleball/Tennis/Basketball/Social Room Sauna/Health Club/Sun Deck Heating/Cooling Cable/Internet/Garbage & Skywalk/Concierge. Access to a fully furnished guest suite w/parking = a new convenient addition to The Plaza. A truly ultimate downtown getaway. Your new lifestyle awaits! Offered @ $550K

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: February 12, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 12, 2026 at 2:20AM
Listing Office:: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300
Listing Agent:: Darla Willett-Rohrssen : 515-203-6108
MLS ID:: 734369

General: Dining AreaEat-in KitchenCable TVWindow Treatments
Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Laundry: Main Level
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: Tile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: ElectricHot Water
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: Basketball CourtDeckHot Tub/SpaTennis Court(s)
Other Structures: Deck
Pool: HeatedIn Ground
Parking: AttachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: Metal
General: BrickPoured

Road/Access: Concrete
HOA Amenities: Cable TVInternetMaintenance GroundsMaintenance StructureRecreation FacilitiesSecurityTrashSnow Removal1300.56Monthly
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: DX1UNIT 1509 THE PLAZA02002520001378
Fencing: Metal

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Darla Willett-Rohrssen , Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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Location

Schools Nearby

Walnut Street Elementary School

901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Grades EE-5

0.39 miles away

Hiatt Middle School

1430 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50316

Grades 6-8

1.59 miles away

East High School

815 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA, 50316

Grades 9-12

1.30 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.