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Polk County, IA Homes for Sale
The Cowles Mansion is now for sale. It is a rare opportunity to live in a home with a significant local history. This magnificent home, built by Gardner Cowles in 1909, the founder of the DM Register, Minneapolis Star Newspaper, and Look Magazine, is set on a 2.5-acre estate with mature oak trees on a hilltop lot on Mansion Row. The home has 15 rooms, 7,151 SF, 6 BRs, 8 baths, 4 fireplaces, all brick exterior, slate roof, 4 car detached garage/carriage house and a 700 SF in-ground pool installed in 1993. The first floor has 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, a large entry, elegant stairway, huge living room with woodburning FP, parlor/office with woodburning fireplace; formal dining room w

$1,395,000

6 beds6 baths7,151 sq ft

100 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

In-ground pool • Mature oak trees • Hilltop lot

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Polk County, IA Homes for Sale
Classic English Tudor with fresh exterior paint trim. Nestled in the trees with private wooded backyard. The old world style door introduces this well built house. The extra wide bay window really lets the light into the living room with carpet and refinished hardwood floors. Family room french doors leading to glass/screened porch with vaulted ceiling. Architect designed kitchen with high counters. The location is like a private driveway.

$499,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,872 sq ft

213 38th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312

Vaulted ceiling • Glass screened porch • French doors

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Polk County, IA Homes for Sale
Welcome to Waterbury! This charming home offers over 2,000 finished square feet and a lovely screened porch—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Recent updates include a new roof (March 2025), plus newer AC, furnace, water heater, sump pump, gutters, and fresh interior paint for added peace of mind. The kitchen features maple cabinetry and a gas stove with hood. The spacious living room showcases crown molding, hardwood floors, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A main-floor bedroom offers flexibility as a home office or den. Upstairs includes two large bedrooms and a full bath, along with the potential to easily add a future rooftop deck off the primary bedroom. The finished lower l

$399,990

3 beds2.5 baths1,512 sq ft

5905 Walnut Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

Screened porch • Gas stove • Crown molding

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Polk County, IA Homes for Sale
Welcome to 6110 Woodland Rd - historic Waterbury neighborhood with all the charm! Nestled on a quiet street and close to trails. Main level features refinished hardwood floors, 2 good size bedrooms, full bath, living room, dining room and an adorable kitchen. Upstairs you have the primary suite with a 3/4 bath. Downstairs features a family room/work space/playroom area, lots of storage and mechanical room for a total of almost 1800 sq ft finished. Backyard is almost fully fenced and semi private, enjoy a large deck to relax on and a detached 2 car garage. Close to all the restaurants and shopping! Updates include: carpet removed to showcase beautiful hardwood flooring, radon mitigation, s

$314,900

3 beds2 baths1,283 sq ft

6110 Woodland Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312

Quiet street • Large deck • Radon mitigation

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Polk County, IA Homes for Sale
Move in Ready! Welcome home … to your cozy country style cabin-like residence perfectly nestled in the heart of a serene quiet comfy community offering all charm and convenience. With a relaxing vacation-like atmosphere, imagine driving into your drive as though you are seemingly time traveling. You are surrounded by trees and privacy which clothe the outskirts of your property providing you a safety shield from the outside. Inside your nest, you have warmth, comfort & all amenities (4-Bed, 2-Bath, fireplace, full kitchen & island, trash compacter, garden, deck) of living happily & healthy. When you venture outside your borders, you are in the midst of your neighbo

$344,900

4 beds2 baths1,335 sq ft

2167 NW 72nd Pl, Ankeny, IA 50023

Bike trail • Country style cabin • Surrounded by trees

Property at 1885 Glen Oaks Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 4 beds, 3 baths

$849,900

4 beds3 baths2,423 sq ft

1885 Glen Oaks Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property at 617 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$174,900

2 beds1 bath862 sq ft

617 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 3202 NW 87th Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, 5 beds, 4 baths

$819,900

5 beds4 baths3,581 sq ft

3202 NW 87th Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1370 NW 72nd Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$358,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,787 sq ft

1370 NW 72nd Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1094 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 7 beds, 6.5 baths

$399,000

7 beds6.5 baths2,863 sq ft

1094 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 1903 Mondamin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, 3 beds, 2 baths

$185,000

3 beds2 baths1,565 sq ft

1903 Mondamin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 208 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$170,000

2 beds1.5 baths938 sq ft

208 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 4212 95th Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$435,000

3 beds2.5 baths3,378 sq ft

4212 95th Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 8106 Wilden Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 3 baths

$413,000

3 beds3 baths1,806 sq ft

8106 Wilden Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 1120 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$225,000

3 beds1.5 baths2,000 sq ft

1120 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 3206 SW 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50321, 3 beds, 2 baths

$330,000

3 beds2 baths1,628 sq ft

3206 SW 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 6008 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$180,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,133 sq ft

6008 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 234 58th St, Des Moines, IA 50312, 4 beds, 2 baths

$279,900

4 beds2 baths1,229 sq ft

234 58th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 510 E Hughes Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$220,000

3 beds2 baths1,100 sq ft

510 E Hughes Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 10016 Valdez Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 6 beds, 3.5 baths

$415,000

6 beds3.5 baths2,786 sq ft

10016 Valdez Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 5804 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$209,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,277 sq ft

5804 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

Property at 9920 Hammontree Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$559,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,150 sq ft

9920 Hammontree Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 2817 NE Seneca Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, 4 beds, 6 baths

$1,494,999

4 beds6 baths5,100 sq ft

2817 NE Seneca Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 4716 90th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$530,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,511 sq ft

4716 90th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 3035 SW 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50321, 4 beds, 3 baths

$325,000

4 beds3 baths1,854 sq ft

3035 SW 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 821 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$624,900

4 beds2.5 baths2,583 sq ft

821 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 8008 Goodman Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 2 baths

$335,800

3 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft

8008 Goodman Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 1451 20th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$265,000

3 beds1.5 baths788 sq ft

1451 20th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 4840 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$388,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,672 sq ft

4840 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 912 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312, 3 beds, 1 bath

$260,000

3 beds1 bath1,410 sq ft

912 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 5410 SE 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$374,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,948 sq ft

5410 SE 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 1211 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 4 beds, 3 baths

$319,000

4 beds3 baths1,361 sq ft

1211 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 1103 NE Frisk Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, 5 beds, 4.5 baths

$688,000

5 beds4.5 baths2,646 sq ft

1103 NE Frisk Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 6800 Holcomb Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$275,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,636 sq ft

6800 Holcomb Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 435 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50312, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$294,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,464 sq ft

435 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 610 NE Bristol Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$499,900

4 beds3.5 baths2,929 sq ft

610 NE Bristol Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 1784 Burr Oaks Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 3 beds, 3 baths

$2,000,000

3 beds3 baths2,836 sq ft

1784 Burr Oaks Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property at 513 S 33rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 5 beds, 4.5 baths

$1,250,000

5 beds4.5 baths4,422 sq ft

513 S 33rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 344 58th Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$324,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,682 sq ft

344 58th Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property at 902 NE Lake View Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$575,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,714 sq ft

902 NE Lake View Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 1343 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$349,900

2 beds2.5 baths1,365 sq ft

1343 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309

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