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203 Tonawanda Drive

Des Moines, IA 50312
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$685,000 $2,887/Mo
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Bed 4

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Bath 4

Bath

SqFt2,310

Sqft

Acres0.33

Acre(Lot)

Imagine hosting a summer dinner party on your leafy private back patio in one of Des Moines' prettiest neighborhoods. Welcome to this Tonawanda Tudor where storybook craftsmanship and timeless architecture meet modern living. This home - surrounded by mature trees - sits on an end lot and feels like your own private perch in the elegant South of Grand neighborhood. The updated kitchen is a cook's dream with loads of well-designed storage, quartz countertops, new backsplash, gas range, island, and paneled appliances. The kitchen leads to a formal dining room, spacious living room with a gorgeous wood-burning fireplace and original tile hearth, half bath, and study/library that could double as an office. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a full bathroom with dual sinks and a new shower door. Anot her large bedroom is on the third floor with a new mini-split (heats and cools) and features it's own half bath, and large cedar closet. It also makes a fantastic private office. The basement is partially finished with a half bath and and plenty of storage. Original trim, crown molding, all new house gutters with LeafGuard gutter guards and every window on the first two floors have newer custom Hunter-Douglas window treatments. See list of improvements for more information.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $685,000

AD Id : 79596902

MLS Id : 741927

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.33 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,310

Year Built : 1924

Garage : 2

County : Polk

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partially Finished

  • Flooring Information

    Hardwood, Tile

  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle

  • Interior Features

    Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1924 Building Area Total: 2310 Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Deck Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 0.327 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.327 Lot Size Square Feet: 14263 Lot Description: Corner Lot

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $685000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 09006667000000 Tax Year: 2026 Annual Tax: $12105 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 2 TONAWANDA PLACE

  • Parking Information

    Detached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • Utility Information

    Cable Available

  • Location Information

    Direction: Take Grand Ave, to 38th Place. Home is the last one on the right. Parking and garage are off 38th Place. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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677 33rd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312 $200,000 2 1 1,088 1,088 SqFt

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/10/2026 @ 10:42

MLS: 741927 LISTED BY: Martha Miller Johnson, RE/MAX Concepts 515-276-2872 SOURCE: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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