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
$575,000
313 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
4beds
3,146sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1885
0.28 Acres Lot
$575,700 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$3,077 Estimated rent
Home value
$575,700
$541,000 - $616,000
$3,077/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 19, 2025 at 07:14am
Listed by:
Dale Engelken,
Platinum Realty
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
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
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
- 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: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2025 | Sold | $575,000-14.8%$183/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #65906 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2025 | Pending sale | $675,000$215/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #705519 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $675,000-2.9%$215/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #705519 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: DMMLS #636467 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2022 | Price change | $695,000-8.6%$221/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #636467 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,511 +15.6% | $597,800 |
| 2023 | $11,688 +0.8% | $597,800 +20.5% |
| 2022 | $11,598 +9.7% | $495,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Arbor Peaks
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50312
- Arbor Peaks
- 313 28th St