680 18th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,428 sqft

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 7:19AM

Listing Office:

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300

Listing Agent:

SCOTT STEELMAN : 515-556-2208

MLS ID:

745110

Interior

• 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

Exterior

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

Construction

• Roofing: AsphaltShingle
• General: BrickWood Siding2Brick/Mortar

Location

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

Lot

• Zoning: RESLOT 27 RICKEYS ADDITION03004209000000

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: DMAAR_DM