1701 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

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1701 Woodland Avenue,Des Moines, IA 50309
$750,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 5,091 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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...

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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