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MLS # 721979 - 658 20th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

$440,000

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  • MLS# 721979
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 3
  • Total Sq.ft 2,110
  • Property Type Residential
  • Style TwoStory
  • Basement Unfinished
  • Year Built 1880

Property Description

Welcome to Historic Sherman Hill! This 4 bedroom - grand two-story home combines timeless charm with thoughtful, high-quality updates. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot, it features a two-car garage with loft (2015), newer roof (est. 2015), furnace, A/C (approx. 5 yrs old), new electrical panel, and garage electrical upgrade (2024). Energy-efficient improvements include PEX plumbing, blown-in insulation in walls and attic wrap, and an average utility bill of ~$165/month. Inside, you'll find refinished hardwood floors (2024), fresh interior paint (2024–2025), and crystal door hardware throughout. The main level offers a flexible layout with a bedroom/flex space, updated laundry and ¾ bath, and a beautifully remodeled kitchen (2024) with new layout, cabinetry, appliances, countertops, and added electrical. The adjacent dining area includes custom cabinetry and beverage fridge hookup. Upstairs offers three spacious bedrooms, a bonus room, and two full baths—including one recently remodeled. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and new doors (2023). Additional updates include new lighting, millwork replacement upstairs, updated exterior paint (2025), and more. All this just steps from Aposto, parks, and shops in Des Moines’ most historic and walkable neighborhood. A perfect blend of old-home character and modern comfort!

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Property Information

  • 721979
  • $440,000
  • 658 20th Street
  • Downtown
  • Des Moines
  • Polk
  • IA
  • Sale
  • Residential
  • Residential
  • TwoStory
  • Unfinished
  • 2110
  • 2
  • Detached, Garage, TwoCarGar
  • East on Ashworth Road, South on 19th Street, West on Prospect Ave, South on 20th Street. Home is on west side of road.
  • 70
  • 1880
  • 3
  • 4
  • 50314

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RE/MAX Concepts, Ingrid Williams (515.371.5277)

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