1701 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Des Moines
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1701 Woodland Avenue,Des Moines, IA 50309
$750,000
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  • 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, one address, and rental income built in. Built in 1890 in the heart of Des Moines’ Sherman Hill Historic Neighborhood, this rare property pairs a stately Victorian with a separately addressed, all-brick carriage house on an 8,750 sq ft lot, with over 5,000 sq ft of combined living space. THE CARRIAGE HOUSE, 1711 Woodland Ave: nearly 1,400 sq ft (1,378) of 1.5-story living with 2 bedrooms, including an upstairs primary with its own fireplace, plus a full bath, full basement, boiler heat, and its own porch. At an estimated $2,000 a month in rent ($24,000 a year, more than double the property taxes), it can help carry your mortgage. Or use it as an in-law suite, guest house, or studio. THE MAIN HOUSE, 1701 Woodland Ave: 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. Both homes showcase original woodwork...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1890
  • Listing ID #:749654
  • Added:50 day(s) ago
  • Updated:November 10, 2026 at 04:06 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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