The Whitmer House was built in 1921 for the mayor of Des Moines, It's a classic 3 story full of history & vintage character. The homes features high ceilings, hardwood floors, original wood doors & gorgeous trim. Walk up the stone walkway to the enclosed 3-season porch & fall in love with the sprawling front yard & mature shade trees. A large living room filled w/ natural light & stately brick fireplace is open to the formal Dining room. Entertain on the deck thru the french doors. Newer kitchen features w/ white cabinets & new gas stove. Second story includes 3 spacious bedrooms w/ hardwood floors under the carpet & a full bath. Third floor w/ huge finished area for a 4th bdrm/office/flex space. Recent updates & improvements: NEW windows, hardboard siding, roof, HVAC system, retaining wall & more! Don’t miss the 2 car garage which can be hard to find in this area. You'll want to schedule your showing. .. yesterday! All info obtained from Seller & public records.
*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
—
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
136 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,504
Year built
1921
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
06007842000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.312
Lot Size Acres: 0.312
Zoning: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,504
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 06007842000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stowe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Goodrell Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50317
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$228,000 – $276,000
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