115 Tonawanda Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312
3
Bed
2
Bath
1,600Sqft
0.31Acre(Lot)
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 beautifull
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 3Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space -
Flooring Information
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Main Level -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air
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Building Information
Year Built: 1887 Building Area Total: 1600 Construction Materials: Metal Siding Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Covered, Screened Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Main Square Feet: 0.308 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.308 Lot Size Square Feet: 13430 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $525000 Original Price: $570000 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 090/00613-000-000 Annual Tax: $5624.96 Tax Legal Desc: LTS 84 & 85 SUB DIV OF LTS 11, 14 & 15 BROWNS WOODS
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Parking Information
Detached, GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
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Utility Information
Cable Available -
Location Information
Direction: From the 235, exit 42nd Street and head south to Grand Avenue. Turn left onto Grand Avenue and then an immediate right onto Tonawanda. Take Tonawanda past Greenwood and when you get to the end and there is a fork in the road, take a hard left and the property will be on the right side of the street. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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| 2819 Rollins Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $284,900 | 4 | 3 | 968 | 968 SqFt |
| 829 29th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $214,900 | 2 | 1 | 1,567 | 1,567 SqFt |
| 3001 Center Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $155,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,224 | 1,224 SqFt |
| 36 30th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $650,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,258 | 2,258 SqFt |
| 714 31st Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312 | $274,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,384 | 1,384 SqFt |
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