1701 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate
Listed by: joseph g. henry
Office: iowa realty south
MLS#:749654
Source:IA_DMAAR
Price summary
- Price:$750,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$147.32
About this home
Two homes for the price of one! Built in 1890 in the heart of Des Moines' Sherman Hill Historic Neighborhood, these two historic homes are offered together on an 8,750 sq ft lot, with over 5,000 sq ft of combined living space. MAIN HOUSE, 1701 Woodland Ave: a stately Victorian with 3,713 sq ft across three finished levels, including a 774 sq ft finished attic, plus a full basement. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 11 rooms, two fireplaces, central air, boiler heat, and a 382 sq ft front porch. CARRIAGE HOUSE, 1711 Woodland Ave: a separately addressed 1.5-story all-brick home with 1,378 sq ft, 2 bedrooms including an upstairs primary with its own fireplace, a full bath, a full basement, boiler heat, and its own porch. Ideal as a guest house, in-law suite, studio, or income-producing rental. Both homes feature hand-printed Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper, faithfully reproduced from original Victorian patterns, in nearly every room and even on the ceilings, a rare flourish that makes each interior one of a kind. Once home to T. Fred Henry, the bandleader renowned across Iowa and the Midwest a century ago, and more recently to Jack Hatch and Sonja Roberts, Sherman Hill neighbors for over 40 years. Jack is a longtime Iowa state senator, the 2014 Democratic nominee for Governor, and a prominent Des Moines developer. Few properties connect Iowa's musical heritage and modern civic life so beautifully. Opportunities like this rarely come along. This one may never come again....
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Home facts
- Year built:1890
- Listing ID #:749654
- Added:21 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 12, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Dining Description:Dining Area, Separate Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Description:Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Unfinished, Walk Out Access
- Living area:5,091 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
- Year built:1890
- Building area:5,091 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.2 Acres
- Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
- Architectural Style:Two Story, Victorian
- Construction Materials:Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Covered, Deck
- Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar
- Levels:2 Story
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$750,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$147.32
- Tax amount:$10,528
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Main Level, Washer
- Amenities:Window Treatments
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