Condominiums of Sherman Hill

The Condominiums of Sherman Hill is a top-quality restoration project in the coveted Sherman Hill district of Des Moines. In phase one, two large vintage buildings are currently undergoing a complete restoration. Dallenbach and Larson have enlisted the services of top architects and subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed to the highest quality and aesthetically fits the neighborhood.

Phase two will include three carriage homes and five garages. Phase three includes a new six-unit building to complete this beautiful project. The condominiums are just north of Hoyt Sherman Place and west of Methodist Medical Center. It is close to many of Des Moines’ newest projects including the Des Moines Public Library, Gateway Park and the Science Center to name a few. 

A few of the amenities:
• New kitchens include appliances, cherry cabinets and granite counter tops

• Hardwood floors throughout the units

• Washer and dryer in each condo

• Individual decks or screened-in porches

• On-site parking includes assigned surface or garage stalls

• Double the security, which includes foyer locks and private door locks for each unit

• High speed wireless Internet service

• Basement storage lockers provided

• 10 year tax abatement

• 100 percent financing available

Units are now available. Open house every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. To learn more about the project, please call Tom DeWaay at 515-991-1072.

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Condominiums of Sherman Hill
Location: 1503 Pleasant St., Des Moines
Size of condos: 775 - 1,200 sq. ft.
Pricing: $157,00 to $199,500
Visit: http://www.dallenbachlarson.com

Jerry’s Homes

Experience Silver Oaks Condos and Townhomes. Experience the best in urban townhome living at Silver Oak in Wes Des Moines. Located next to the renowned Des Moines Golf and Country Club and just minutes from the impressive Jordan Creek Mall area with restaurants, shopping, nightlife and so much more, Silver Oak has the best amenities and best location for your home buying investment.

Silver Oak boasts condominiums, as well as urban townhomes and both feature two or three bedroom floor plans to choose from, depending on your personal needs and taste. The condos include up to two full baths and over 1,200 sq. ft. of living space, and all of your kitchen appliances are included as well as a washer and dryer.  Your days of saving quarters and waiting for a dryer to open up are over.  These are all yours.

Urban townhomes include attached single or two-car garages with quick access right into your kitchen. Open floor plans with a bathroom on the main level and two full baths upstairs. The laundry is also located conveniently on the second floor with full size washer and dryer that come standard with all the appliances.

Many homes feature the urban “loftz” stylized finish for that downtown inspired look without the hassles and the hefty price tag of living downtown.  Sleek natural wood trim, wood floors and 9’ ceilings with architectural black paint treatment are a major wow factor.  Whatever your design preference, Silver Oak, without a doubt, has the home for you. And, as always, they are maintenance-free.

As the builder of the Silver Oak community, Jerry’s Homes is proud to sponsor Iowa Finance Authority and First American Bank First Time Buyer seminars. Ask a Jerry’s Homes agent or visit their Web site for more information on how easy it is to buy your first home and hear more information about state financing programs available. To further your buying power, Jerry’s Homes will offer several additional incentives for buyers to choose from including association dues free for a set time, lease-break assistance and several down payment assistance programs. Some restrictions may apply and your Jerry’s Homes Specialist or First American Bank representative would be happy to discuss this incredible limited-time opportunity with you.

Directions: From I-80/35, take University Avenue west past Des Moines Golf and Country Club. South on 92nd Steet, east on Chalk Street then south on 88th to the community.

For more information, call Chris Ranallo or Mike Harris at 515-401-1444.

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Jerry’s Homes
Location: 8601 Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines
Size of condos: 995 - 1,215 sq. ft.
Pricing: $99,000 to $112,990
Visit: http://www.jerryshomes.com

418 Liberty

With 10-year full tax abatements and 17 executive condominiums ready and available, now is the time to see the Liberty Building in the center of downtown Des Moines. Built in 1923, the Liberty Building was originally home to Banker’s Life Insurance and WHO Radio.

Several unique floor plans are available, ranging in size from approximately 1,070 sq. ft. to over 2,000 sq. ft. with one to three bedrooms available. Standard features include: granite countertops in the kitchen and the baths, stainless steel kitchen appliances, Merillate cabinets, hardwood and tile flooring, washer/dryer, Kohler fixtures and bubble tubs in the master baths.

Each condominium comes with a spacious storage room on the same floor and a parking space in our new six story parking garage, which is attached via the skywalk.

Additional features include a community room with kitchen and an upscale health club in the building. Dry cleaning and cleaning services are available, as well as UPS pick up. Everyone wishes they “just had more time” — time for relationships, exercise, relaxation or to pursue an advanced degree. It may be time to let go of the lifestyle that’s stealing yours. There is time to live when you’re living at 418 Liberty.

Please contact Lucrezia DeFrancisco at 453.5846 for more information or visit online at http://www.418liberty.com.

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418 Liberty
Location: 418 6th Ave., Des Moines
Size of condos: 1,070 - 2,200 sq. ft.
Pricing: $278,000 to $528,000
Visit: www.418liberty.com

East Village Court

Walking to work, to the market, to concerts? Sounds like some sort of new age fitness plan. Actually, it’s an option for the new residents of the East Village Court. The revitalization of downtown brings the mobile lifestyle typical of San Francisco and New York City citizens to Des Moines. The revitalization is “creating a dynamic place to live, work and play. That’s one thing I love about downtown,” comments Greg Wattier, AIA, of GE Wattier.

East Village Court is the replacement for a turn-of-the-century warehouse and manufacturing building that stood vacant for more than twenty years. ST Howard Development plays a large part in revitalizing downtown and the East Village area, with the current opening of the Village Market and now East Village Court located a couple of blocks away. These new developments are bringing back the lifestyle of living, working and shopping all in one area, according to Brian Borchardt of ST Howard.

Wattier designed the condos to feature the original elements of the building, creating an eclectic yet urban feel to each unit. Original brick walls are prominent on both the outside and inside walls of all units, including a rail line once used in manufacturing. All windows are replicas of the original, and new fixtures in the common area of the building mimic the industrial origins of the structure. High ceilings with exposed beams are found consistently throughout the building.

A loft-style was chosen for the design; however, the condos are not true lofts. Walls separate the main rooms but leave plenty of open space.  Skylights in both the kitchen and the bedroom provide daylight, and a terrace offers views of both the Capitol building and downtown skyline. These design choices were made to “attract more people downtown and get used to the lifestyle change,” explains Borchardt. While cities like New York and San Francisco thrive on loft residences, only in the last few years has it in been offered in Des Moines.

Each condo is unique in floor plan and fixtures. While they all contain the same basic areas, some enter from the side whereas others from the rear. In the kitchen, each unit features different countertops, custom cabinets, tile, hardware and backsplashes. In the bathroom, there is also differing tile, vanity styles and countertops to choose from. Hardwood floors beautify the remaining floor areas in all units. Security was also taken into consideration, with each unit containing a video monitor for entry.

ST Howard Development hopes to attract younger people to the East Village Court Condos, with the proximity of the “live, work and play” environment similar to that of larger urban cities, states Borchardt. He also notes “the East Village is the most pedestrian friendly area of downtown.” The Court Avenue entertainment district is just
up the street, in addition to all
the attractions downtown.

And if more exercise is desired after walking home from work or play, a fitness center is located on-site for both residents and commercial tenants. The condos do provide both indoor and outdoor parking, as well as storage space within the indoor parking area.

For more information on the East Village Court Condominiums, contact ST Howard Development at 515.987.7949 or visit http://www.sthowarddevelopment.com.

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East Village Court Condominiums
Location: 301 E. Court Ave., Des Moines
Size of condos: 650 - 1,100 sq. ft.
Pricing: $150,000 to $225,000
Visit: http://www.sthowarddevelopment.com

Park Place Condo

Own part of the Des Moines skyline. Live right in the heart of downtown and enjoy the benefits of condominium living with contemporary, sleek styles at Park Place Condos. Located at 6th and Park Street, Park Place condos offer the most affordable living in the downtown area. With never-ending views and prices ranging from $84 to $179 (K), this solid building offers many options for customizing your very own condo. Ten-year tax abatement, combined with the affordable pricing, leads to monthly payments that are often lower than renting.

Being one of the few buildings in the downtown area to offer underground parking, this wonderful option helps bring you in from the ever-changing weather and keeps some extra change in your pocket while avoiding the meters. And, if you want a taste of the weather, just step out onto your very own balcony to take in the gorgeous lights of downtown. Park Place Condos offers one of the Des Moines’ largest rooftop terraces where you can enjoy a day or night of entertaining or simple relaxation. Concierge services, low association dues, high-speed elevators and a limited access building are just a few of the wonderful amenities.

You’ll enjoy at Park Place. Whether it’s being close to work, a walk away from a night out, minutes from the skywalks or the unmatched live entertainment and fine dining of downtown Des Moines — Park Place Condos offers all that and more.

For more information contact, Scott Remsburg (515) 979-3440.

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Park Place Condo
Location: 6th & Park St., Des Moines
Size of condos: 424 - 760 sq. ft.
Pricing: $84,000 to $179,000
Visit: http://www.parkplacedsm.com

Brett Fine: your downtown realtor

Specializing in downtown living, Brett Fine has over six years of real estate and mortgage experience. Whether it’s looking for your first home, your dream home or an investment property, Fine can find something to fit your unique style. The adventurous journey of buying a home can be a very time consuming, costly, and stressful task, but Fine can walk you down a path to success and will stick by you every step of the way. He’s available for any of your real estate needs by phone or email, and always willing to schedule private showings of Des Moines hottest downtown projects. You can also visit Brett at his convenient new skywalk office location in the Kaleidoscope at the Hub. Visiting his Web site, www.aFinePlaceToLive.com, will give you a glimpse of what he has to offer and the services he provides. While visiting his site, you can browse through listings and view photographs; who knows maybe you will find your dream home.

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Brett Fine
Re/Max Real Estate Concepts
Email: BrettFine@remax.net
Mobile:(515)-314-8673
Fax:(866)-458-4756
Visit: http://www.aFinePlaceToLive.com

West End Architechtural Salvage

West End Architectural Salvage is now available in two different locations throughout Des Moines. Des Moines now has a great new location for restoration ideas, building fragments and architectural elements: West End Architectural Salvage at 500 Locust St. in downtown and the new location soon to open at the corner of Ninth Street and Cherry.

With the current restoration movement and downtown housing projects becoming a reality, there is now a store that can provide unique structural and decorative elements. Located in an old warehouse across from Gateway Park, West End Architectural Salvage is offering a collection of unique stuff that, until now, was only available in larger metropolitan markets. Their new location on Ninth and Cherry offers character and ideas on how to use the unique inventory in your loft-condo space.

They can help you create a focal point of architectural history in your urban living space, old-home restoration or new construction project. There are many items of large size and scale, which would be a stunning addition to a loft-condo or commercial renovation.

They also have a large amount of salvage to complete any project, from Victorian to Craftsman Style restorations, as well as contemporary renovations: stained-glass windows, fireplace mantels, oversized doors, wall and room dividers, built-in hutch and buffet units, salvaged woodwork, rugs, columns, yard ornamentation, woodwork, tiles, door knobs, furniture and many unique, decorative structural items.

Stop in and check them out. Preserve a small piece of history, buy old stuff; it will add cool character to your home.

Call Don Short at 641-751-2937 for more information. Hours are seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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West End Architechtural Salvage
Location: 500 Locust St. & 9th & Cherry, Des Moines
Contact: Don Short
Phone: 641-751-2937
Hours: Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Ingersoll Square

In the middle of everything. Ingersoll Square are the new Euro-style lofts located at Ingersoll and MLK, offers a wide variety of choices and floor plans, with sizes from ranging from roughly 700 to 1,400 square feet and starting at $149,000 with a five-year tax abatement. This development has something for everyone; it’s a must see. Check out more information at www.ingersollsquare.com. Enjoy stylish new urban living with views of downtown, along with suburban amenities such as underground parking, landscaping and a comfortable, neighborhood feel. You’re in the middle of everything at Ingersoll Square. Eat, drink and make merry at the many neighborhood bars and restaurants within walking distance. Shop Ingersoll Avenue’s many stores for everything you need from the week’s groceries to luxury furs and clothing. You can walk or bike right downtown to the river-front and East Village.  

Ingersoll Square has floor to ceiling windows, granite counters throughout, plus Ingersoll Square condominium lofts have the features you’ve been dreaming of, including an in-ground swimming pool and spa, clubhouse, underground parking and a workout center. Safety is a priority with deadbolt locks on front doors, smoke detectors with battery backup, GFI electric shock protection in kitchen and bath, pre-wired for grade level security, sprinkler systems and fire sirens in all units and lighted and secured entry at all entries and the garage. In addition, Ingersoll Square Condos come with 10 foot ceilings, brick finish on window walls, exposed duct work for that urban feel, brushed nickel hardware and a washer/dryer. Units are pre-wired for cable, satellite service, phone and wireless-internet. The kitchen includes stainless steel sinks, refrigerator, electric range and dishwasher in addition to a microwave and garbage disposal. The bathrooms are equipped with ceramic tile shower with bench, oversized chrome showerhead, a white porcelain sink and an IKEA closet package.

For more information please call Iowa Realty at 453.6336. or visit www.ingersollsquare.com or contact Meg Nixon megn@iowarealty.com, Susan Stull susanstull@iowarealty.com, Kate Godwin kgodwin@iowarealty.com.

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Ingersoll Square
Location: Corner of Ingersoll and MLK, Des Moines
Size of condos: 700 - 1,400 sq. ft.
Pricing: Starting at $149,000
Visit: http://www.ingersollsquare.com

Gateway Lofts

As part of a national trend, people are not only choosing to move downtown, but they are also seeking diverse and unique living spaces. In downtown Des Moines rental lofts, and apartments are full. In response to this demand for downtown housing, Gateway Lofts provide a premiere rental option for residents ready to try the “loft lifestyle” in downtown living. The new Gateway Lofts offer 80 distinctly different, affordable, upscale rental lofts located in the beautiful new Western Gateway in downtown Des Moines.

Space to Define as Your Own: At Gateway Lofts, each loft is distinctly different, ranging in size from over 800 square feet to 1,927 square feet. The lofts are designed to appeal to those who crave something out of the ordinary and like the allure of minimalist finishes, characteristic of true urban lofts. The lofts’ open stylized spaces feature 12-20 foot ceilings, expansive windows, exposed ceilings and duct work, unique architectural lines — maximum flexibility for residents to arrange furniture and create a living space to suit their personal lifestyle and taste.

Upscale Amenities: From the moment you enter Gateway Lofts, you’ll notice their upscale amenities. Raw birch entry doors. Full kitchens with solid maple cabinets and stainless steel Frigidaire appliances, including refrigerator, dishwasher, gas range, and microwave. Exclusive concrete kitchen and bathroom countertops, oversize bathrooms with Brazilian slate tub/shower surrounds and overhead showerheads. Contemporary stainless steel sinks. Full size stacked washer and driers. Mezzanines with metal stairs. Skylights in all third story lofts. All of this and pet friendly too.

Green “Eco-Friendly” Design: A range of environmental factors were considered in the design and construction of Gateway Lofts — from energy efficiency to recycling period. Building materials were selected for both their durability and recycled material content, and eco-friendly cleaning products have been used throughout the construction and will continue throughout operations. To maximize energy efficiency, the lofts include high-efficiency lighting, high-efficiency cooling and heating systems and one foot thick insulated concrete exterior walls. Residents will find it easy to participate in recycling programs using the convenient recycling collection areas onsite.

Hassle-Free Lifestyles: Gateway Lofts are perfect for people who desire hassle free living. No lawns to mow or home repairs to worry about. Convenient interior trash shoots on each floor. Convenient washers and dryers in each loft. Limited access, climate controlled interior parking spaces for residents with plenty of guest parking outside.

A Chance to Sample Downtown Living: Gateway Lofts provide a perfect opportunity for those curious about upscale downtown living to give it a try — without having to buy. Gateway Lofts residents can enjoy the renaissance of downtown Des Moines with beautiful green space, a new public library, restaurants, the River Walk, concerts, a ball park, hockey, schools, beautiful lakes and parks, the Science Center, the Art Center and much more — all within walking distance from Gateway Lofts.

Gateway Lofts are Professional Managed by Conlin Properties Inc.: Conlin Properties is the leader in the downtown property management and home owner association management. Visit www.conlinproperties.com.

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Gateway Lofts
Location: 1719 Grand Ave., Des Moines
Size of condos: 800 - 1,927 sq. ft.
Pricing: Lease $980 to $2,690/mo.
Visit: http://www.gatewayloftsdm.com

e5w

e5w is an exciting new development located in the heart of the East Village. ST Howard Development is the developer of this 52,000 square foot, mixed use building. The design of the building fuses old with new, with brick, concrete and steel exterior elements. The architect, G.E. Wattier and Associates, wanted to design a building that includes the historical feel of the East Village but also creates an urban, modern feel. The building will be a pre-cast concrete structure. Floors, ceilings, and exterior walls will be concrete to give the building a modern, edgy feel. Commercial and residential spaces can retain the modern, urban feel, or can be warmed up with hardwood floors, and soft colors.

There will be approximately 8,000 square feet on the first floor available for retail or restaurants. The second floor is sized similarly to the first floor, and is dedicated to commercial office space.  Both floors can accommodate from one to four tenants. The developer is intending to sell space on the first or second floor as commercial condominiums, but rental arrangements can be made as well. 

Floors three through five are residential condominiums, ranging in size from 550 square feet to nearly 1,800 sq. ft., with prices beginning at $129,000. Great views of downtown or the capitol are available from every condominium.  Balconies or terraces are part of every condominium to give the owner some outdoor space without having to leave the building. The building was designed to give tenants the maximum flexibility in designing their own space. Choose flooring, cabinets, walls colors, and more. The fifth floor will have mezzanines with optional fireplaces, with 18 ft. ceilings. The views of downtown or the capitol will be truly outstanding.

The location of the building is perfect. You are a short stroll to the new
Village Market, the new small grocery store and deli that offers essentials and prepared food to take home. Just beyond the Village Market are the other shops and restaurants in the trendy, urban, pedestrian friendly East Village.

Please stop by the sales office, located adjacent to e5w, at 315 E. 5th St. The sales office is open M – F, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or by appointment. Please call them at 987-7944 if these hours are not convenient and they would love to show you the newest project.

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e5w
Location: corner of East 5th & Walnut, Des Moines
Size of condos: 550 - 1,800 sq. ft.
Pricing: starting at $129,000
Visit: www.sthowarddevelopment.com

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