NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $155,000 - $179,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft
1985 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 9, 2026

Last sale price $180,000 $240 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,658 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts
  • Patio
  • Community Pool
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2026

Experience downtown Des Moines living at its best at The Plaza. This turnkey 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo on the 19th floor showcases sweeping city views, beautiful sunsets, and a private balcony. The interior features a generous living and dining area, a spacious bedroom, and a tiled walk-in shower. A rare in-unit washer and dryer finishes off the space. The Plaza also offers heated underground parking with additional storage, secure building access, and convenient interior Skywalk access—perfect for comfortable, year-round downtown living. Amenities include a fitness center with sauna, outdoor pool and sundeck, basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts, an outdoor grilling area, and a community/party room with kitchen. A first level garage stall is also available for purchase separate from the condo. The monthly HOA dues cover nearly everything—heat, A/C, water, sewer, internet, Dish TV, trash, exterior insurance, lawn care, snow removal, security, and building maintenance. With utilities and services included, your only monthly expenses are electricity and the HOA fee. Don't wait to book your showing, as this one won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Leusink

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S70745000 Listed on: 02/10/2026

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Co-Listed By

Jason Mickelson

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S65550

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Skluzacek

CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

HOA Fees

  • $591 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 750 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 020/02520-001-407

Community Details

Overview

  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Snow Removal

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$591 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Co List Office Mls Id: C21 Signtr
  • Co List Office Phone: 515-233-2623
  • Directions: From I-235 look for 3rd Street exit ramp. Turn onto the 3rd Street exit and head south. A parking ramp can be located next to the Federal Building on 3rd and Court Streets. Proceed to the front desk by entering on Walnut Street.
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Foundation:Poured: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio3: Yes
  • Levels:Multi-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Trash, Tennis Court(s), Lawn Care, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal, Pool
  • Association Fee: 590.96
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Information:Homeowners Association (HOA): Yes
  • General Information:Association Fee: 590.96
  • General Information:Association Fee Per: Monthly
  • Amenities:Exterior Maintenance: Yes
  • Amenities:Lawn Care: Yes
  • Amenities:Snow Removal: Yes
  • Amenities:Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Amenities:Trash Pickup: Yes
  • Amenities:Tennis Court: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 020/02520-001-407
  • Zoning: Residential
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/09/2026 04/09/26 Sold $180,000 +14.6% $240 / Sq Ft
02/17/2026 02/17/26 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2026 02/10/26 For Sale $157,000 -- $209 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 69386

APN: 020-02520001407

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