# 280 E Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/4ba townhouse, $630,000 ($282/sqft), built 2017, 2,232 sqft. > A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $3,635/mo. Listed 85 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $630,000 | | Price/sqft | $282 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 full, 1 half | | Square Feet | 2,232 | | Year Built | 2017 | | Lot Size | 1,220 sqft (0.03 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Townhouse (Townhouse) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 85 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $3,186 | | Estimated Insurance | $184 | | HOA | $265 | | **Total** | **$3,635** | ## Key Amenities - A/C - 2-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 2017 - 0.03 acre lot - 2 stories ## Description ### Agent Description Perfectly positioned on the highest point of The Banks neighborhood, 280 E Center has quite the commanding vantage point. Wrapped in windows and surrounded by green space, it captures unique views in all directions. Oversized southern exposure windows frame the East Village from the living room, primary and 4-season room. To the East: a tranquil tree-lined bluff, and the West is like a scenic overlook. The showpiece edge-to-edge rooftop terrace-a private outdoor retreat unlike any other. Entertain beneath the city lights, cultivate a rooftop garden, unwind in the sunshine with an outdoor TV, or create your own spa oasis with a roof built to support a hot tub. Uniquely designed rounding the corner, home is connected only by neighboring garage walls, offering exceptional privacy. The 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath floor plan includes two handy ensuites, wet bar, window seats only available in a handful of homes here, custom built-in pantry and closets, top-down/bottom-up blinds, and a new smart-screen refrigerator. Additional highlights include a pergola, heated two-car garage with natural light and a private alley area perfect for social hour BBQ's with a parking nook. Beyond the home itself, living 2 blocks to the East Village is pretty okay. Maybe a little better than okay. It's a lifestyle you can't begin to appreciate until you are here. Offered at $630,000 with tax abatement. ## Location - **Address:** 280 E Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 - **County:** Polk - **Coordinates:** 41.593094, -93.614134 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.593094,-93.614134 ## Virtual Tour & Media - **Video Tour:** https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/546de2ff-0340-404c-9969-e4d03dc68f82?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&init ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Darla Willett-Rohrssen - **Brokerage:** Iowa Realty Co., Inc. - **Broker Phone:** (800) 724-2297 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/280-E-Center-St_Des-Moines_IA_50309_M80213-66032?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=746834&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![280 E Center Street - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f749057828r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3071946275r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3675272795r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f2966883858r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3080937067r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f2673613027r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f383486360r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f1451877192r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f2088867772r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f1568300638r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3049653543r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3657522165r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3021901241r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f4057905400r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f4038503658r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f2697305720r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3693646932r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3391714765r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f13598403r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3970623143r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f1993627696r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3386297227r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f2874791495r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f2725785090r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f1037387177r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f157899510r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3251826681r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 28](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f4237637573r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 29](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f889257730r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 30](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3255419774r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 31](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f590081234r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 32](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f607879595r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 33](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f1106597779r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 34](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f2519548627r.jpg) ![280 E Center Street - Photo 35](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d3c6c557913e7146269cf28e177b1818l-f3908781480r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 746834 | **Updated:** 2026-10-26 **Source:** listhub *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.* [View on PropertySimple](https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/280-e-center-street-des-moines-ia-50309-5cecb56ea8d9407f973296e7b9fc588e) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/280-e-center-street-des-moines-ia-50309-5cecb56ea8d9407f973296e7b9fc588e#listing", "url": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/280-e-center-street-des-moines-ia-50309-5cecb56ea8d9407f973296e7b9fc588e", "name": "280 E Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50309", "description": "Perfectly positioned on the highest point of The Banks neighborhood, 280 E Center has quite the commanding vantage point. Wrapped in windows and surrounded by green space, it captures unique views in all directions. 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