Experience effortless downtown living at 118 Water St #125, an immaculate ground-floor condo w/ direct zero-entry access from the garage. No stairs to navigate, making it perfectly suited for aging in place, downsizing, or anyone prioritizing seamless accessibility (ideal for in-home care or mobility needs). This spacious 1,270 sq ft, 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath unit features stunning modern updates throughout, including custom gallery lighting, granite countertops, a stainless steel apron-front farmhouse single-basin sink, & a wine fridge. Enjoy an open, light-filled layout w/ south-facing windows & energy-efficient cellular shades for privacy. Did I mention the 10-foot ceilings OR in-unit laundry? The massive primary suite (12.9" x 22.10") has 3 separate closets, including a walk-in, ALL w/ organizers. Pet-friendly building & low-maintenance living w/ association dues of $576/month covering all the basics like water, trash, parking, extra storage, & building maintenance. Secured entry & heated underground parking ensure year-round convenience & safety. ALL mechanicals have been updated! Furnace ('24) with whole-house humidifier, A/C ('19), & water heater ('24). Just steps outside to the heart of ALL Des Moines has to offer: skywalk access, top restaurants, the farmers market, nightlife, & scenic river trails. Don't miss this rare gem in one of the Midwest's fastest-growing metros! ALL appliances stay, including washer & dryer. Two-year average for electric & gas is $106 per month
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- DiningArea
- EatInKitchen
- WindowTreatments
- Flooring: Tile
Appliances
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- WineCooler
- Washer
- Laundry Features: MainLevel
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: CentralAir
- Heating Features: ForcedAir, Gas, NaturalGas
- Heating: Yes
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage, OneCarGarage
Exterior and Lot Features
- Road Surface Type: Concrete
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 576
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: MaintenanceGrounds, MaintenanceStructure, Security, Trash, SnowRemoval
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 576
- Association Name: Water Street Brownstones
- Association Name 2: Sentry Management
- Association Phone 2: 5152223699
- Pets Allowed: SizeLimit, Yes, PetRestrictions
- Senior Community: No
School Information
- Elementary School District: Des Moines Independent
- High School District: Des Moines Independent
- Middle or Junior School District: Des Moines Independent
Rental Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Playground, StorageFacilities
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 4334
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Polk
- Directions: Court Avenue east to Water's Street, then go south. Park on the street between 100 & 118 Water. Entry into building is between building 100 & 118 Water. Take the sidewalk that runs between buildings. 118 is building on the right (north).
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Home Warranty: Yes
- Area: Downtown
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: Downtown
- Parcel Number: 02694-012-000 & 02694-073-000
- Postal City: Des Moines
- Zoning: DXR
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1271
- Year Built: 2002
- Building Area Total: 1271
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Foundation Details: Poured, Slab
- Property Age: 24
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Apartment, MultiFamily
- House Style: Condominium, Townhouse, Apartment
- Architectural Style: Ranch
Utilities
- Sewer: PublicSewer
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Security Features: SecuritySystem, FireAlarm, SmokeDetectors