You will instantly fall in love with this adorable Bungalow in the highly sought after South of Grand neighborhood. Just a stone's throw from the exciting urban revival happening at Ingersoll and Grand Ave. , and nestled in the beautiful wooded greenspace on the edge of the Owl's Nest neighborhood, this sophisticated 3-bedroom 1 bath boasts a spacious open floor plan with hard wood floors throughout. As you open the front door you will immediately enter the cozy 3 season porch, perfect for a book nook or your morning coffee. The spacious living room flows into the large dining area, large enough to seat everyone for the holiday dinners. The rustic family room features a wood burning floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Both bedrooms on the main level are spacious and are separated by a completely updated Jack and Jill bathroom. Rounding out the main level is the gorgeous, recently renovated kitchen complete with high end ss appliances, new flooring, and stunning countertops. The back deck is like a forest oasis, perfect for an evening with friends, or a good book and a glass of wine. The dormer is finished and a perfect size for an additional bedroom or a study. This fabulous home has tons of natural light. Other updates include windows, paint throughout, new carpet, new front porch, new roof 2021, and even an installed radon mitigation system. Enjoy all the natural beauty that South of Grand has to offer. Call us today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
5,420 sq ftLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dan Vierling• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Listed by Josh Dicks• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Contact: (515) 453-4300
Bought with Tiffan Yamen• Keller Williams Realty GDM
South of Grand bungalow located in a gorgeous, sought after, historical neighborhood behind the governor's mansion! Close to downtown and within walking distance to Des Moines University. This charming 1920’s home was renovated in 1972 and touched up again in 2015. The home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with two living rooms, a dining room, and a sun porch. The basement is unfinished and perfect for a children's play area or storage. The home has been beautifully updated with hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, a brand new high efficiency furnace and central air. There is a dishwasher in the kitchen and washer and dryer hookups in the basement as well as the main floor. The attached one car garage has a spacious driveway for additional parking. The wooded backyard consists of a small porch and beautiful trees and wildflowers so there is little yardwork. Come view the best of city living on a family friendly street with wonderful neighbors!
DMMLS #321386
Apr 8, 2008
Sold
$136,500
$96/sq ft
Jan 11, 2008
Listed
$144,000
$101/sq ft
+3
Prestigious south of Grand neighborhood without the huge price tag! Spacious 1.5 story with hardwood floors. Formal living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, first floor family room with new carpet, 2 main floor bedrooms and one large bedroom in 1/2 story, convenient first floor laundry, remodeled kitchen and bath, newer windows and roof with total tear down. Maintenance free vinyl sided exterior. Newer pulse furnace and central air. Quick possession possible. Stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher included.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,254 (+11.2%)
$47,000 + $180,700
$227,700
2024
$3,824 (−2.3%)
$43,500 + $168,400
$211,900
2023
$3,916 (+0.8%)
$43,500 + $168,400
$211,900
2022
$3,884 (+8.2%)
$37,500 + $137,500
$175,000
2021
$3,590 (−3.7%)
$37,500 + $137,500
$175,000
2020
$3,726 (+8.3%)
$37,500 + $137,500
$175,000
2019
$3,442 (+1.2%)
$33,000 + $119,500
$152,500
2018
$3,402 (+1.7%)
$33,000 + $119,500
$152,500
2017
$3,346 (+10.0%)
$29,200 + $107,400
$136,600
2016
$3,042 (+6.4%)
$28,200 + $104,000
$132,200
2013
$2,858
$26,200 + $97,000
$123,200
Tax history for 204 Terrace Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,254 (+11.2%)
$47,000 + $180,700
$227,700
2024
$3,824 (−2.3%)
$43,500 + $168,400
$211,900
2023
$3,916 (+0.8%)
$43,500 + $168,400
$211,900
2022
$3,884 (+8.2%)
$37,500 + $137,500
$175,000
2021
$3,590 (−3.7%)
$37,500 + $137,500
$175,000
2020
$3,726 (+8.3%)
$37,500 + $137,500
$175,000
2019
$3,442 (+1.2%)
$33,000 + $119,500
$152,500
2018
$3,402 (+1.7%)
$33,000 + $119,500
$152,500
2017
$3,346 (+10.0%)
$29,200 + $107,400
$136,600
2016
$3,042 (+6.4%)
$28,200 + $104,000
$132,200
2013
$2,858
$26,200 + $97,000
$123,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,420 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,429
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
02001875000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N5
Neighborhood District
N5 is intended to preserve the scale and character of neighborhoods developed with a mix of bungalow and two-story houses, predominantly in the Victorian, Revival, and Arts and Crafts styles pursuant to House D building type in section 135-2.16 of this code.