Curious about this home?

Ask anything — no agents, no pressure

Try asking

About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 115 Tonawanda Drive in Des Moines, IA is listed for $525,000 ($328 per sqft). Built in 1887, the home offers 1,600 sqft of living space on a 0.31 acres lot.

Agent Description

Surrounded by the wooded embrace of Tonawanda Ravine, 115 Tonawanda Drive is a rare convergence of history, privacy, and modern refinement, all set in one of Des Moines most desirable locales - the coveted South of Grand-Salisbury Oaks neighborhood. The highlight of this residence are the large, ten-foot deep front porch and side screened porch, cr

eating the feeling of a secluded lakeside retreat yet sits moments from the cultural, dining, and lifestyle conveniences of the city. It's serenity without sacrifice. This storied home occupies a distinguished place in Des Moines history, once serving as a trolley station and ticket master residence - a legacy that lends character and provenance impossible to replicate today.

Thoughtfully and comprehensively updated, the home now lives beautifully with modern standards while honoring its past. Improvements include: new two-car garage with a finished room above for a studio, office, or guest retreat; a new driveway, new washer and dryer, 7-person salt water hot tub, newer roof, windows, and updated plumbing, providing comfort and peace of mind.

The natural setting combined with the indoor outdoor living of this residence create a private retreat in the heart of the city, designed for those who value refined living, timeless character, and a setting that feels worlds away. Homes like this do not simply exist, they endure. And opportunities like this are exceedingly rare. Don't miss your opportunity to own this rarefied residence!

Key Features

  • Built in 1887
  • 0.31 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
1887

Amenities

SpaHardwoodA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,808/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$380
Interest$2,275
Insurance$153

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

115 Tonawanda Drive

Des Moines, IA 50312

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

SeparateFormalDiningRoomCableTvWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

EnclosedPorchFenceHotTubSpaPatio

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetTileHardwood

Construction

MetalSiding

Pool Features

PatioPorch

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 115 Tonawanda Drive is listed at $525,000 ($328/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,275 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1887, 0.31 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: SeparateFormalDiningRoom, CableTv, WindowTreatments. Exterior Features: EnclosedPorch, Fence, HotTubSpa.

This property is listed by Tom Stender-Custer and can be reached at 5158688000 or tom@c21sre.com.

Similar Homes in Des Moines

View all
TS

Tom Stender-Custer

Agent at Century 21 Signature

(515) 868-8000

Listed by Century 21 Signature · View on Broker Site

MLS# 734288· Source: listhub· Updated 57 days ago

Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

115 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

Open this listing in: