# 918 Buchanan Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba single family, $174,900 ($177/sqft), built 1918, 988 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $758/mo. Listed 14 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $174,900 |
| Price/sqft | $177 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 988 |
| Year Built | 1918 |
| Lot Size | 3,441 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 14 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $758 |
| **Total** | **$758** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1918
- 0.08 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
Check out this well maintained 2 story home in the heart of Des Moines. Home has beautiful original hardwood floors throughout. When you enter the home imagine enjoying your coffee on the front porch. Then proceed inside to a large living space. The dining area is large enough to hold your entire family for meals and entertaining. All the appliances are included. Basement is dry and has a 2nd 3/4 bathroom. There is plenty of space to add another living space and 3rd bedroom. Lots of options for this basement. This is perfect home for a first time home buyer! Call your favorite Realtor today for a showing. All information obtained from Seller and public records.

## Location

- **Address:** 918 Buchanan Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.597827, -93.605624
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.597827,-93.605624

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Joanne May
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Concepts
- **Phone:** 5159794279
- **Email:** joanne@nextdoorrealestateteam.com

## Primary Photo

![918 Buchanan Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9b004fb3232d9c426994fcaf7cb0e0cbl-f3862694420r.jpg)

*35 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/918-buchanan-street-des-moines-ia-50316-a737149)*

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**MLS#:** 737149 | **Updated:** 2026-04-25
**Source:** listhub

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