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Fresh interior paint completed March 2026 - move in (or rent it out) the day you close.
The seller is including a full 1-year home warranty for a smooth, stress-free start.
Fitness center, community room, a private 6×10 storage unit, and a rooftop deck redone in 2025.
Exposed brick. Polished concrete floors. Open ductwork overhead and a rooftop view of the Des Moines skyline. Unit #203 at Mulberry Lofts - the beautifully converted Harger Blish building, standing since 1919 - delivers authentic industrial loft character that new construction simply can't replicate. And because this one comes fully turn-key, you can move in (or rent it out) the day you close.
Step through the door and the loft opens up in front of you - one continuous, light-filled living space framed by original exposed brick and warm-toned concrete floors. The open layout gives you real flexibility: living room, work-from-home corner, and dining space arrange however your life demands.
The kitchen flows directly into the living area, keeping the conversation going whether you're cooking for one or hosting friends before a night out on Mulberry Street. Past the living space, the bedroom area offers a generous closet, and the bathroom features a large tiled shower with the same clean, industrial-modern finish carried throughout the unit.
Mulberry Lofts' rooftop deck - completely redone in 2025 - overlooks the downtown Des Moines skyline and is built for entertaining. Add the on-site fitness center, community room, and your own private 6×10 storage unit, and the HOA works hard for you.
At $169,000 ($208 per square foot), this condo is a straightforward entry point into downtown Des Moines real estate - whether you're a first-time buyer ready to stop renting, an investor adding a low-maintenance downtown unit, or a seasonal owner who wants a lock-and-leave home base in Central Iowa. Want to run the numbers? I'm happy to walk you through them.
From 11th and Mulberry, you're a short walk to some of the city's best food and gathering spots - Mulberry Tavern, the Surety Hotel, Western Gateway Park, and the Downtown Farmers' Market - yet tucked just far enough from the core to keep evenings quiet. Commutes are simple too, with quick access to I-235 connecting you across the metro in minutes.
| Price | $169,000 |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 1 / 1 |
| Square Feet | 813 |
| Year Built | 1919 (historic Harger Blish building) |
| HOA | $450 / month |
| Annual Taxes | $3,144 |
| Seller Incentive | 1-year home warranty included |
| MLS # | 69721 |
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Estimate for illustration only. This is not a loan offer, a rate quote or a commitment to lend. The starting rate is Freddie Mac’s national weekly average for a fixed-rate loan (Primary Mortgage Market Survey, week of October 15, 2026), not a rate available to you; your actual rate, APR, mortgage insurance and payment depend on your credit, lender, loan program and the final price. Taxes: starts at $3,144 a year, per the MLS. Insurance: starts at $295 a year, the Iowa average for a condo (HO-6) policy that LendingTree reports from NAIC 2021 data (accessed October 15, 2026); confirm what the association's master policy covers, and your quote will differ. Mortgage insurance starts at the midpoint of the range Freddie Mac publishes, $30 to $70 a month per $100,000 borrowed, when the down payment is under 20% (Freddie Mac My Home, accessed October 15, 2026). I am a licensed REALTOR®, not a lender; confirm your numbers with a licensed lender.
September 2024 to August 2026. Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), city level, accessed October 12, 2026.
September 2024 to August 2026. Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), ZIP level, accessed October 15, 2026.
Realtor.com Research, ZIP-level inventory data, accessed October 15, 2026.
Historical figures only, never a forecast. A ZIP code covers more ground than one street, so read these as the backdrop for this home, not its value. For the full picture, see my Central Iowa market updates.
| School | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street School | Pre-K-5 | 0.2 mi |
| Downtown School | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
| Lincoln High School | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
| Callanan Middle School | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
The nearest elementary, middle and high schools run by Des Moines Public Schools, measured in a straight line from the home, from the NCES public school locations file (2024-25 school year), accessed October 15, 2026. Attendance boundaries are set by the district and can change, so confirm the assigned schools for this address with Des Moines Public Schools before you write an offer.
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