Closed
Last Sold Price
$693,000
4 beds2,572 sqft

2831 Ridge Road, Des Moines, IA 50312

Description

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...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 plan 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.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.30 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$269/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Tony Sly 515.202.9859 tony@slyrealestategroup.com • Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Listed by: Angie Sly 515.202.0682 angiesly@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty GDM
Listing closed: 08/31/2026 12:00 AM
Source: Des Moines Area AOR, MLS#: 742937
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2831 Ridge Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $9,110 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residential
  • County: Polk County
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Zoning: N1B

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,200 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • Directions: East on Grand Ave to 29th St. South to Ridge Rd then East and home will be on the North side of the street.
  • Latitude: 41.583208
  • Longitude: -93.655798
  • MLS Area Major: Des Moines West
  • Senior Community: No

Taxes and HOA

  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 09005545000000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,110.00

School Information

  • Elementary School District: Des Moines Independent
  • High School District: Des Moines Independent
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Des Moines Independent

Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Property

Lot Information

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.303
  • Lot Size Area: 0.303
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 66X200
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13200.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete

Property and Assessments

  • Building Area Total: 2572.0
  • Living Area: 2572.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900

Building Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick Mortar
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Stories: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas, See Remarks
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Cable Tv, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level

Property History

2831 Ridge Road

DateEventPrice
Aug 31, 2026

Sold

Des Moines Area AOR #742937

$693,000
Aug 27, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #152095705

$693,000
Jun 13, 2026

Contract Signed

Des Moines Area AOR #742937

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DateEventPrice
08/31/2026

Sold

Des Moines Area AOR #742937

$693,000
08/27/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #152095705

$693,000

+4.3% / yr

06/13/2026

Contract Signed

Des Moines Area AOR #742937

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Public records

2831 Ridge Road

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,572 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,572 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

13,200 SqFt

Schools

Near 2831 Ridge Road

This home is within Des Moines Independent Community School District.

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2831 Ridge Road, Des Moines, IA 50312
$693,000
4
2,572
13,200
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5
3,048
19,000
$945,000
5
4,855
24,800
$665,000
5
3
3,739
19,000
$525,000
4
3,417
20,034
$260,000
4
2,120
12,300

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