Vintage homes for sale & real estate in Polk County, IA

Vintage Home for sale in Polk County, IA:

A rare opportunity to own the first home built in the Waterbury neighborhood, originally constructed for Frank Waterbury. This 7-bedroom, 5-bath home offers scale and versatility that's hard to find, anchored by an attached 4-car garage - a standout feature in this historic pocket of Des Moines. The upscale kitchen includes a full pantry and a mudroom off the garage, while the family room's warm, lodge-like feel makes it hard to leave. The primary suite feels like a true retreat, and each of the remaining 5 bedrooms holds its own in size and function. Enjoy the outside with its mature trees and established landscaping, along with a composite deck and a newly fenced yard. The home's original

Vintage Home for sale in Polk County, IA:

Two homes for the price of one! Built in 1890 in the heart of Des Moines' Sherman Hill Historic Neighborhood, these two historic homes are offered together on an 8,750 sq ft lot, with over 5,000 sq ft of combined living space. MAIN HOUSE, 1701 Woodland Ave: a stately Victorian with 3,713 sq ft across three finished levels, including a 774 sq ft finished attic, plus a full basement. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 11 rooms, two fireplaces, central air, boiler heat, and a 382 sq ft front porch. CARRIAGE HOUSE, 1711 Woodland Ave: a separately addressed 1.5-story all-brick home with 1,378 sq ft, 2 bedrooms including an upstairs primary with its own fireplace, a full bath, a full basement, boiler

Vintage Home for sale in Polk County, IA:

Welcome home to this updated gem just off Ingersoll Avenue! As you step inside, the main level welcomes you with beautiful hardwood floors and a dining room that leads into the fully remodeled and and spacious kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find all three bedrooms along with a fully remodeled bathroom. The lower level offers flexible space to use as a rec room, home office, or TV room, plus an additional toilet and shower for added convenience. Major updates have already been taken care of, including a newer furnace, AC, and water heater, a new water line from the house to the street, and a new driveway. Outside, the brand new heated two-car detached garage with updated electrical is a standout

Vintage Home for sale in Polk County, IA:

Your backyard oasis is ready! Mature landscaping wraps the fenced yard of this Windsor Heights ranch, where an expanded deck with an included awning sets the scene for slow mornings and long summer evenings. Step through the front door into a living room filled with light from huge windows, then flow into the dining room and the kitchen, remodeled in 2024. At the back of the home, a bedroom with its own half bath flexes as a guest room, home office, or rec room. A hallway off the living room leads to the primary bedroom with its own half bath, two more bedrooms, and a charming full bath. Downstairs, the half-finished basement features a bar area made for game nights and gatherings, plus TON