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2831 Ridge Road

Des Moines, IA 50312
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

SqFt2,572

Sqft

Acres0.30

Acre(Lot)

A charming Victorian-Queen Anne home in sought-after south of Grand Owl’s Head perfectly blends historic beauty and modern family-friendly features. Built in 1893, fully updated top to bottom; 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, front porch, back deck, professionally landscaped yard, original renovated carriage house. First floor: wraparound front porch, back deck, front living space with gas fireplace, turret office nook, dining room, cozy den/TV room, updated kitchen with island, pantry, abundant storage, mudroom area, convenient half bath off kitchen. Second floor: primary suite with remodeled bathroom with heated floors, dual sinks, integrated laundry; 2 additional spacious bedrooms; hall closet; full bathroom (featured in Better Homes & Gardens magazine). Finished third floor: a half bath and open p lan suitable for a home office, studio, playroom, guest retreat, or potential fourth bedroom. Outside: detached 2-car garage and carriage house (to use as bonus space or home gym, with 220V power and floor drain) and fenced garden bed. Features include a new electrical panel, furnace with dual-zone heat, new water heater, Google Fiber, 47 new high-performance windows, new roofs on house, garage, and carriage house. Now is your chance to live in an old-fashioned community to make memories and lifelong friends, with convenient access to schools, shopping, restaurants. Ask your Realtor for the extensive improvements list on this meticulously maintained historic property.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $715,000

AD Id : 84831912

MLS Id : 742937

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.30 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,572

Year Built : 1900

Garage : 2

County : Polk

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Heating & Cooling

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

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1900 Building Area Total: 2572 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 66X200 Main Square Feet: 0.303 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.303 Lot Size Square Feet: 13200

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $715000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 09005545000000 Annual Tax: $9110 Tax Legal Desc: E 66 F LOT 9 OWLS HEAD

  • Parking Information

    Detached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • Utility Information

    Cable Available
  • Location Information

    Direction: East on Grand Ave to 29th St. South to Ridge Rd then East and home will be on the North side of the street. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/14/2026 @ 14:03

MLS: 742937 LISTED BY: Tony Sly, Keller Williams Realty GDM 515-334-4900 SOURCE: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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