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400 Walnut Street 403, Des Moines, IA 50309

Polk County

Key Facts

1Beds
1Baths
925Sq Ft
1930Year Built
1Garage

Description

Live in the center of it all at the Historic Kirkwood Hotel! Built in 1930 and transformed into luxury condos in 2018, this fully furnished 1-bedroom, 1-full bath home offers 925 sq. ft. of stylish downtown living. Oversized- East facing windows fill the space with natural light, highlighting a modern design with historic character. The building offers amenities including a fitness center, secure entrance & lower-level storage. Step outside your door at 400 Walnut Street and explore all that downtown Des Moines has to offer: restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife, concerts, the Sculpture Park, the farmers market, and the skywalk system are all just a short walk away. Investor-friendly with flexible options for AirBnB, short-term, or long-term rental. Whether you're looking for a chic downtown home or an income-producing property, this condo checks all the boxes! *One covered parking space in attached garage can be rented $120/month! Pet friendly!

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Condominium

Structure Type

Multi Family

Year Built

1930

Living Area

925 sq ft

Garage Spaces

1

Zoning

DX1

Days on Market

41

MLS® Listing#

741099

Property Features

Interior

Eat-in Kitchen

Appliances

CooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

ElectricForced Air

Flooring

Tile

Parking

DetachedGarage

Laundry

Main Level

Construction

Brick

Security

Smoke Detector(s)Fire Alarm

Community

Fitness Center

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Financial Details

HOA

$473 / Monthly

Kirkwood Commons

Annual Taxes

$3,060

Tax year 2025

Parcel Number

02001715002012

Directions

From Grand Avenue, turn South on 5th Ave the East on Walnut Street to property.

Affordability Calculator

$35,000

Estimated monthly payment

$931/mo

Principal $140,000 · Est. interest $195,312 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Des Moines, IA

$294,436
Median Listing Price
57
Median Days on Market
1,400
Median Sq Ft
$206
Median Price / Sq Ft
1,325
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 41% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 8% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Des Moines, IA.

Location

  • 400 Walnut Street 403, Des Moines, IA 50309

Points of Interest in Des Moines, IA

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Nearby Schools

  • Escuelas Católicas, diócesis de des Moines

    School · 0.2 mi away

  • Walnut Street School

    Elementary · 0.3 mi away

  • Oak Academy

    School · 0.9 mi away

  • Jewels Academy

    School · 0.9 mi away

  • St. Anthony Catholic School

    School · 1.0 mi away

  • Central Campus

    Secondary · 1.0 mi away

  • Edmunds Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Des Moines Public Schools Central Academy

    School · 1.1 mi away

  • Carver Elementary

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • McKinley Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.2 mi away

  • East High School

    Secondary · 1.3 mi away

  • Holy Family School

    Secondary · 1.4 mi away

  • Moulton Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • School of Mary - Montessori

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Capitol View Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.6 mi away

  • Hiatt Middle School

    Secondary · 1.6 mi away

  • Martin Luther King Academy

    School · 1.6 mi away

  • King Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.6 mi away

  • Lincoln High School

    Secondary · 1.7 mi away

  • Ruby van Meter School

    School · 1.7 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: RE/MAX Concepts - 5152762872

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