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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

9 beds7 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
Beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom two-story home located in a highly desirable Urbandale neighborhood, offering over 2,300 square feet of finished living space! The inviting grand entryway welcomes you into this spacious home featuring a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood floors, and ample cabinet space. The open dining room provide plenty of space to entertain. The spacious family room w/ fireplace and tons of natural light is a great place to relax. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, and a private ensuite complete with a jetted tub, separate shower, dual vanities, and a large walk-in closet. Two additional gen

$399,000

3 beds3 baths1,806 sq ft

8106 Wilden Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Grand entryway • Large kitchen • Ample cabinet space

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Polk County, IA Homes for Sale
With over 3,200 finished square feet, this beautifully updated South of Grand home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and privacy. The bright, open floor plan features vaulted ceilings, an inviting living room that flows into the kitchen, multiple gathering spaces, and a thoughtfully designed layout with the spacious primary suite tucked away from the additional bedrooms for added privacy. The walkout lower level provides even more room to spread out with a large family room and a fourth non-conforming bedroom, making it ideal for families, guests, or a home office. Recent updates include a new roof (2020), furnace (2018), composite decks (2015), exterior hardscaping (2016), siding

$599,000

3 beds3 baths2,258 sq ft

36 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Three-season room • Private balcony • Covered patio

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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

$339,900

4 beds2 baths1,335 sq ft

2167 NW 72nd Pl, Ankeny, IA 50023

Bike trail • Country style cabin • Surrounded by trees

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$574,900

4 beds2.5 baths2,583 sq ft

821 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Tall windows • Douglas fir trim • New foundation

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

$514,900

4 beds3.5 baths2,150 sq ft

9920 Hammontree Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 7016 Palm Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 1 bath

$154,900

2 beds1 bath856 sq ft

7016 Palm Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 6821 Jane Austen Ct, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 4.5 baths

$420,000

4 beds4.5 baths1,976 sq ft

6821 Jane Austen Ct, Johnston, IA 50131

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

$269,900

4 beds2 baths1,229 sq ft

234 58th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 9001 Windsor Pkwy #313, Johnston, IA 50131, 1 bed, 1 bath

$100,000

1 bed1 bath1,092 sq ft

9001 Windsor Pkwy #313, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 12993 Oak Brook Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323, 4 beds, 5 baths

$3,999,000

4 beds5 baths4,367 sq ft

12993 Oak Brook Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323

Property at 2611 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$299,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,679 sq ft

2611 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 609 Valley West Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 4 beds, 4 baths

$435,000

4 beds4 baths1,761 sq ft

609 Valley West Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 508 Valhigh Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$200,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,182 sq ft

508 Valhigh Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 1431 Dover Bay Dr, Clive, IA 50325, 2 beds, 3 baths

$312,000

2 beds3 baths1,462 sq ft

1431 Dover Bay Dr, Clive, IA 50325

Property at 3700 Hidden Creek Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 5 beds, 5.5 baths

$2,649,000

5 beds5.5 baths5,620 sq ft

3700 Hidden Creek Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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

$165,000

3 beds2 baths1,565 sq ft

1903 Mondamin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 7323 Maple Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 1 bath

$277,000

3 beds1 bath1,268 sq ft

7323 Maple Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 1351 Pompano Dr, Clive, IA 50325, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$329,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,014 sq ft

1351 Pompano Dr, Clive, IA 50325

Property at 2731 Indianapolis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$159,999

3 beds1.5 baths882 sq ft

2731 Indianapolis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 1502 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 2 beds, 2 baths

$179,900

2 beds2 baths1,320 sq ft

1502 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 2906 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$215,500

3 beds1 bath1,026 sq ft

2906 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 6808 Timmons Dr, Windsor Heights, IA 50324, 5 beds, 3 baths

$389,000

5 beds3 baths2,135 sq ft

6808 Timmons Dr, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Property at 3300 Elmwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312, 3 beds, 3 baths

$575,000

3 beds3 baths2,088 sq ft

3300 Elmwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

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

$350,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,787 sq ft

1370 NW 72nd Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 4080 NW 46th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$269,990

3 beds2 baths1,404 sq ft

4080 NW 46th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 4345 Grand Ave #3, Des Moines, IA 50312, 1 bed, 1 bath

$134,500

1 bed1 bath1,018 sq ft

4345 Grand Ave #3, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 4116 83rd St, Urbandale, IA 50322, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$284,900

4 beds2.5 baths1,777 sq ft

4116 83rd St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 1431 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$188,000

3 beds1.5 baths888 sq ft

1431 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 3616 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321, 3 beds, 3 baths

$415,000

3 beds3 baths2,012 sq ft

3616 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 1147 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$325,000

5 beds3.5 baths2,048 sq ft

1147 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 1183 S 52nd St #1303, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$155,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,130 sq ft

1183 S 52nd St #1303, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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 3207 NW Reinhart Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$399,999

4 beds3 baths1,543 sq ft

3207 NW Reinhart Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1011 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$265,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,213 sq ft

1011 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 120 7th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 5 beds, 2 baths

$239,000

5 beds2 baths1,708 sq ft

120 7th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 5449 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$359,900

3 beds2.5 baths2,019 sq ft

5449 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property at 3939 River Oaks Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$795,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,850 sq ft

3939 River Oaks Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

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

Property at 720 NE 42nd St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$522,400

5 beds3.5 baths2,589 sq ft

720 NE 42nd St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 1317 NE 29th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 4 beds, 3 baths

$524,900

4 beds3 baths2,324 sq ft

1317 NE 29th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

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