Live Above It All in the Historic Kirkwood Building! Welcome to downtown Des Moines living at its finest in this stunning 9th-floor corner condo located at 4th & Walnut. Right in the heart of the action. With 925 sq ft, this 1 bed, 1 bath unit delivers the perfect blend of historic charm and sweeping views of Cowles Commons through oversized windows. The open-concept layout offers a spacious kitchen with a large bar overlooking the living area plus a bonus flex space, perfect for a home office, dining nook, or creative studio. The bedroom is generously sized, the walk-in closet is massive, and in-unit laundry makes everyday living effortless. Enjoy unbeatable amenities including skywalk access, workout facility, sauna, and a secure attached garage with a parking space included in the HOA. Step outside your door to the Downtown Farmers Market, Hy-Vee, Cowles Commons events, the Civic Center, Wells Fargo Arena, restaurants, nightlife, and more.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Washer
- Laundry Features: MainLevel
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: CentralAir
- Heating Features: Electric, ForcedAir
- Heating: Yes
Interior Features
Exterior and Lot Features
- Road Surface Type: Concrete
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 450
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: MaintenanceStructure, Utilities
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 450
- Association Name: Kirkwood Commons HOA
- Association Name 2: Kouri Management
- 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: Fitness, Sauna, Sidewalks
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3060
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Polk
- Directions: Downtown between 4th and 5th on Walnut. North of Court Ave
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: Downtown
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: Downtown
- Parcel Number: 02001715002037
- Postal City: Des Moines
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2395
- Zoning: DX1
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 925
- Year Built: 1930
- Building Area Total: 925
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Property Age: 96
- Structure Type: Apartment, MultiFamily
- House Style: Condominium, Townhouse, Apartment
Utilities
- Sewer: PublicSewer
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Security Features: SmokeDetectors