115 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

Des Moines
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115 Tonawanda Drive,Des Moines, IA 50312
$525,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,600 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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Listed by: tom stender-custer, megan hill mitchum
Office: century 21 signature
MLS#:734288
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$525,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$328.13

About this home

Surrounded by the wooded embrace of Tonawanda Ravine, 115 Tonawanda Drive is a rare convergence of history, privacy, and modern refinement, all set in one of Des Moines most desirable locales - the coveted South of Grand-Salisbury Oaks neighborhood. The highlight of this residence are the large, ten-foot deep front porch and side screened porch, creating the feeling of a secluded lakeside retreat yet sits moments from the cultural, dining, and lifestyle conveniences of the city. It's serenity without sacrifice. This storied home occupies a distinguished place in Des Moines history, once serving as a trolley station and ticket master residence - a legacy that lends character and provenance impossible to replicate today. Thoughtfully and comprehensively updated, the home now lives beautifully with modern standards while honoring its past. Improvements include: new two-car garage with a finished room above for a studio, office, or guest retreat; a new driveway, new washer and dryer,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1887
  • Listing ID #:734288
  • Added:90 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 14, 2026 at 02:55 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Dining Description:Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Crawl Space
  • Living area:1,600 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1887
  • Building area:1,600 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.31 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Farmhouse, Two Story
  • Construction Materials:Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features:Covered, Enclosed Porch, Fence, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$525,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$328.13
  • Tax amount:$5,625

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Main Level, Washer
  • Amenities:Smoke Detectors, Window Treatments

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2

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