Des Moines, IA Homes for Sale with Acreage

Discover a rare opportunity to own a preserved mid-century home blending iconic design with modern livability, including two stone fireplaces with gas logs, three living rooms, and many windows showing the beautiful views. Designed with architectural integrity, there is an updated kitchen with beautiful cupboards, quartz counters, a 6-burner gas stove top, double wall ovens, and subzero

Sara Gaskell Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Calling all acreage buyers and car enthusiasts. This acreage property is a real gem! 1.174 acres right in town and a beautiful home to go with it. Two nice sized bedrooms on the main floor and one in the walk-out lower level. Lower level has a family room, full bedroom, 3/4 bath and space for an office. There is a 2-car attached garage; and a 2-car detached garage. Both garages have a TV that

Frank Hanson Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Rare find. International/Moderne architectural gem that was The Des Moines Register front page news in 1935. Spacious private lot, mature trees, picturesque views. Well-maintained gorgeous floor-to-ceiling glass, hardwood floors, modern amenities. Enter a glass door to a long foyer with views & storage or welcome guests to a central foyer. Grand living room features curved wall of glass,

Stephanie Wright RE/MAX Precision

Nearly 3,500 sq ft of beautifully finished living space on a rare 1.37-acre in-town acreage! Built in 2017, this spacious ranch offers acreage living just minutes from downtown Des Moines. Oversized windows in the kitchen + dining area bring in incredible morning light while showcasing expansive views. The kitchen features white cabinetry, vaulted ceilings, vented hood, gas range, large pantry +

Gina Swanson Century 21 Signature

Discover an incredible opportunity to own a beautifully remodeled home in Des Moines! This move-in-ready property features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus 2 non-conforming bedrooms, providing flexible space for guests, a home office, workout room, or hobby area. The home underwent a complete remodel in 2024, including a new central air conditioning system, new water heater, and new sump pump,

Lora Olerich Heartland Realty

Cottage in the Woods! Tucked away on a beautiful 1.16-acre lot in the coveted South of Grand neighborhood, this charming 3-bedroom, 4-bath home feels like a private retreat while still being close to everything. Surrounded by mature trees, perennials, stone waterfalls and a refurbished garden pond (2026), the setting is truly something special. Inside, you’ll find newly refinished hardwood floors

Angela Erickson Realty ONE Group Impact

Experience a rare opportunity to own a private, parklike property on 2.244 acres on the northwest side of Des Moines in the highly sought-after Johnston School District. This gorgeous ranch offers a unique retreat close to city conveniences. The main level boasts a family room with brick fireplace and built-in that opens to the eat-in kitchen, perfect for entertaining. There is a separate family

Robert Eisenlauer RE/MAX Revolution

This is a unique opportunity to own a sprawling 3.6 acre equestrian property in a prime location within Des Moines! Located in the Southwestern Hills neighborhood, this property is perfect for horse lovers searching for the chance to enjoy their passion within the city limits. The executive equestrian acreage has been meticulously maintained and boasts renovations completed in 2012, including a

Sara Hopkins RE/MAX Precision

Welcome home to this rare find- Walkout ranch on over 4.5 acres within city limits! Nestled on the outskirts of Southeast Des Moines is a little piece of heaven sitting on two parcels. Open floor plan w/woodburning fireplace, dining area & large kitchen & engineered flooring throughout. Nice laundry rm & drop area off kitchen. Front office w built ins as well as 3 beds including master en suite.

Nichole Rector LPT Realty, LLC

Rare opportunity to own this distinctive, custom-designed, award-winning home by Bloodgood Architects and built by Dean Paulsen & Sons, a respected multi-generation builder in Greater Des Moines. Situated on two parcels totaling 1.67 acres, this remarkable in-town acreage has been lovingly maintained by a one-owner family since 1967. This architectural gem was honored as Architectural Digest

Julie Moore RE/MAX Concepts

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

Rick Wanamaker Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

It's more than a home-it's a retreat set on nearly 2.2 acres. A beautiful stone exterior and new landscaping lead you to the front door. Step inside to find new flooring, soaring vaulted ceilings, and two fireplaces in an expansive open concept kitchen, dining, and living space. Marble and quartz finishes elevate every corner-from countertops to fireplaces to bathrooms. The kitchen stuns with a

Emily Campbell RE/MAX Revolution