A MUST SEE beautiful home in Owls Head neighborhood south of Grand Avenue in Des Moines. The craftsman style home is one-of-a-kind built in 1885 and is known as the Watt house. Recent upgrades include a new broiler, new pipes for heating and plumbing, new radiators, new water heater, new drywall in some areas, new paint throughout interior, and newly redone flooring. These upgrades totaled $240,000. Prior to these most recent updates, updates in 2018 and 2020 included a new electric junction box upgrade, exterior painting, A/C, newly sealed driveway, new light switches and new landscaping. The home sits on top of 28th street, providing the homeowner with stunning views to the South, East and West. Come take a look for yourself today!
Sold for $575,000 on 02/10/25
$575,000
313 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
4beds
3,146sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1885
0.28 Acres Lot
$579,000 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$3,140 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 14, 2025 at 11:35am
Listed by:
Dale Engelken 515-509-2344,
United Real Estate Professionals
Bought with:
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 65906

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,146
- Total interior livable area: 3,146 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,646
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 02002036000000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Services availability

Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a free Zillow Showcase℠ listing and you could sell for .
$579,000
2% more+ $11,580
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$590,580