French Country Chateau Mansion on a private 4.84-acre wooded lot. This all-brick home has 4,513 SF, 5 BRS, 6 baths and a huge 1,144 SF attached garage. There is an 800 SF in-ground heated vinyl lined saltwater pool, installed in 2018, with slide, diving board, and basketball hoop, plus a hot tub and a 392 SF detached storage shed built in 2020. Inside there is a gourmet kitchen with marble top island, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking cooktop and ovens, and a Miele dishwasher; great room with vaulted beamed ceilings and stone front see-thru fireplace; office/den with stone-front wood burning fireplace with gas log; formal dining room; hardwood floors; primary bedroom with walk-in closet and fireplace; primary bath with tile shower and whirlpool tub and an apartment size bedroom on the second floor. Outdoor features include a fenced back yard, screened porch, and limestone patios. There is lots of wildlife to see and plenty of peace and quiet. Choose from highly rated Van Meter or Waukee schools. See this special one-of-a-kind custom-built home today.
Vacant landProperty Type
1994Year Built
4.84 acresLot Size
$206,405Price/Acres
$150/moHOA Dues
3 car garageParking
Listed by Rick Wanamaker• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Listed by Marcia Wanamaker• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
This castle in the woods offers 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, almost 5 acres and complete privacy! Located in the highly desired Van Meter development of Wildwood, this home offers the best of all worlds. .. close to the amenities of West Des Moines, but also offering the high quality of life that small town Iowa affords. Some features of this home include: Extensive landscaping, high end finishes, fully finished lower level, screened in large porch, two master suites, executive office/den, hardwood floors, all appliances included in the sale, massive three stall garage, workout room, large storage rooms, low utility bills, and perfectly laid out basketball court area. This home is truly one of a kind and impossible to recreate even close to this list price. Very easy to show and flexible possession is available. Please call an agent today for a private tour. Note, there will be no open houses, very easy to show by private appointment.
DMMLS #513639
May 6, 2016
Listing Removed
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Mar 12, 2016
Listed
$605,000
$172/sq ft
DMMLS #504120
Jan 18, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 11, 2015
Listed
$630,000
$179/sq ft
DMMLS #446486
Apr 21, 2015
Sold
$575,000
$164/sq ft
Dec 16, 2014
Listed
$624,000
$178/sq ft
DMMLS #431881
Nov 26, 2014
Listing Removed
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Mar 14, 2014
Listed
$650,000
$185/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 2002
Sold
$587,500
$167/sq ft
Public Records
May 8, 1992
Sold
$59,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,816 (+1.9%)
$189,380 + $743,290
$932,670
2024
$9,630 (−2.8%)
$189,380 + $743,290
$932,670
2023
$9,904 (+21.7%)
$160,970 + $710,260
$871,230
2022
$8,136 (+1.2%)
$160,970 + $710,260
$871,230
2021
$8,038 (+1.8%)
$84,000 + $561,810
$645,810
2020
$7,892 (−4.5%)
$84,000 + $561,810
$645,810
2019
$8,262 (+0.7%)
$84,000 + $511,830
$595,830
2018
$8,202 (−8.4%)
$91,500 + $505,220
$596,720
2017
$8,956 (+1.7%)
$91,500 + $505,220
$596,720
2016
$8,804 (−10.6%)
$91,500 + $505,220
$596,720
2014
$9,848
$88,500 + $611,050
$699,550
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.84 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,513
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,513
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dallas County
APN
1510276001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Adel, IA • 50261
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
6.2 hrs
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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 27681 Northwoods Rd
$949,521
$49K under list price of $999K
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