This 1891 home is one of the farmstead houses in the Drake Neighborhood. Renovated from top to bottom bringing some of the charm back to the house, with modern touches for today's living. Invest DSM is working hard to save homes like this in the area and strengthen the community. When you walk in to the home, you will immediately notice all of the large windows that bring a lot of natural light into house. As you walk through the living room, you will find a large brand new kitchen with ample storage, including a nice island with and pantry cabinet. Upstairs are 2 spacious bedrooms one with an on-suite and additional full bath. The laundry has been relocated to the main level for convenience. One of the unexpected items you will find is a two car attached garage. Outside you have a large front covered porch and patio outside under mature trees. On the third level there are two additional bedrooms with the ability to finish out another ½ bath. This home has everything you could possibly want, in a fantastic neighborhood with amazing walkability. You are only a few minutes from the newly renovated Varsity theater, Lucky Horse, Dough Co. and other restaurants and entertainment venues. You have Black Cat Ice Cream out your back door are 2 minutes from I235 and a couple more minutes to Downtown, the East Village and the Historic Highland Park Business District.
Sold for $430,353 on 07/28/23
$430,353
1085 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
2,290sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1891
7,056.72 Square Feet Lot
$434,500 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$2,160 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 20, 2023 at 10:12am
Listed by:
Gina Swanson (515)224-4002,
Century 21 Signature
Bought with:
Gina Swanson
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 671418
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,290
- Total interior livable area: 2,290 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,056 sqft
- Dimensions: 128 x 55
Details
- Parcel number: 03001429000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Three Story,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1891
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability
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