$329,900

688 Bridal Row, Des Moines, IA 50314

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,790 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1888
3,180sqft lot
—— car garage
$184/sqft
Listed 3 months ago

Property Description

INVESTOR OPPPORTUNITY! Located just north of Hoyt Sherman Place and on the fringe of downtown, home is an absolutely PERFECT Airbnb or full-time rental property (with a current rental certificate already in place) ... or make this your very own story-book home w/timeless character & urban conveniences. Built in 1888, live on one of the very first streets in Des Moines: Bridal Row. This iconic Queen Anne gem places you just blocks from downtown dining, parks, festivals, and nightlife, while offering a peaceful retreat at home with a welcoming front portico and fully fenced backyard. Inside, nearly 1,800 square feet showcases craftsmanship you simply can’t recreate today. A stunning two-story foyer with dual staircases sets the tone, leading into spaces filled with rich hardwood floors, intricate trim, thick pocket doors, and original built-ins. The main level offers a formal dining room, a living room with fireplace, an updated 1/2 bath, a den/flex room with moveable transoms, a delightful 2-story walk-in pantry, and a thoughtfully updated kitchen that blends modern function with historic charm. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms plus a versatile sunset loft; perfect for an office or reading nook, along with a full bath featuring a classic claw-foot tub. Home has just been professionally painted throughout. Quaint character, mixed with vibrant energy of downtown. Own a piece of DSM history here in Sherman Hill.

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: April 1, 2026
Data Last Updated:: July 26, 2026 at 7:19AM
Listing Office:: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300
Listing Agent:: Darla Willett-Rohrssen : 515-203-6108
MLS ID:: 737509

General: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Appliances: DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Basement: Crawl SpaceUnfinishedWalk-Out Access
Flooring: HardwoodTile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: DeckPatio
Style: Two StoryVictorian
Other Structures: DeckPatioCoveredOpen

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Metal Siding2Poured

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

Zoning: NX2A-EX W 32 FT- N 25 FT LOT 11 & -EX W 32 FT- & -EX N 33 1/3 FT- LOT 12 SHERMAN PLACE03004678000000
Fencing: Wood

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

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

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