Tom Stender-Custer

Urbandale IA

Century 21 Signature

77 Closed Sales

$29.2M Total Value

$154K - $1.4M Price Range

$379.5K Average Price

Prior 5 years

About Tom

After 20 years of working in real estate for a number of outstanding companies, I'm truly excited to partner with the CENTURY 21 team. I always place you and your family's real estate needs first because I want you to love where you live. I'm Iowa Nice and I’m always in your corner, doggedly determined to help you sell your current house or find your next dream home. When I'm not working for you, you can find me enjoying time with friends and family (doubly entertaining with five-year-old twins), restoring our 1910 Dutch Colonial home in the historic Owl’s Head Neighborhood, or on our family’s 2,000-acre farm near Massena, Iowa.

MY ETHOS
Love Where You Live. Is there anything more meaningful than that? My job is to help get you there, to realize that dream, handling all the details behind-the-scenes so you can relax and enjoy the ride. Whether you're looking for a new home, selling a current one -- or both -- I accomplish this by understanding your individual needs. Then it's on me to provide you with all of the key information, support and expert consultation. I love where I live. Do you?

Home Types: House

Years of Experience: 23

Education: Emerson College

Transaction History

1 Year
2 Year
5 Year

Seller Deals
Total Deals	8
Total Value	$4,592,000
Average Sale Price	$574,000
Price Range	$263K - $1.1M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	8
Total Value	$4,174,500
Average Sale Price	$521,813
Price Range	$175K - $1.4M

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals
Total Deals	12
Total Value	$5,996,499
Average Sale Price	$499,708
Price Range	$207K - $1.1M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	19
Total Value	$8,617,865
Average Sale Price	$453,572
Price Range	$107K - $1.4M

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals
Total Deals	25
Total Value	$9,831,899
Average Sale Price	$393,276
Price Range	$105K - $1.1M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	52
Total Value	$19,387,930
Average Sale Price	$372,845
Price Range	$95K - $1.4M

5 Year View

Neighborhoods Tom is Experienced In

Tom's Recent Active Listings

$8,500
- Land
- 0.26 Acre
- $32,692 per Acre
LOT 11 BLK 2 Wind-N-waves Cotton-Wood Park None

Moravia, IA
LOT 11 BLK 2 in Wind & Waves Cotton-Wood Park Subdivision near Rathbun Lake. There are 7 lots being sold. Purchase, one, two, three - or all 7 lots being sold! These lots provide privacy and access to outdoor activities in Moravia and Rathbun Lake. As Iowa's second largest lake, Rathbun Lake is an ideal setting for a getaway cabin, full time residence or a rental property. Just minutes away from

Tom Stender-Custer Century 21 Signature

$8,500
- Land
- 0.26 Acre
- $32,692 per Acre
LOT 2 BLK 2 Wind-N-waves Cotton-Wood Park None

Moravia, IA
LOT 2 BLK 2 in Wind & Waves Cotton-Wood Park Subdivision near Rathbun Lake. There are 7 lots being sold. Purchase, one, two, three - or all 7 lots being sold! These lots provide privacy and access to outdoor activities in Moravia and Rathbun Lake. As Iowa's second largest lake, Rathbun Lake is an ideal setting for a getaway cabin, full time residence or a rental property. Just minutes away from

Tom Stender-Custer Century 21 Signature

$8,500
- Land
- 0.25 Acre
- $34,000 per Acre
LOT 4 BLK 3 Wind-N-waves Cotton-Wood Park None

Moravia, IA
LOT 4 BLK 3 in Wind & Waves Cotton-Wood Park Subdivision near Rathbun Lake. There are 7 lots being sold. Purchase, one, two, three - or all 7 lots being sold! These lots provide privacy and access to outdoor activities in Moravia and Rathbun Lake. As Iowa's second largest lake, Rathbun Lake is an ideal setting for a getaway cabin, full time residence or a rental property. Just minutes away from

Tom Stender-Custer Century 21 Signature

$8,500
- Land
- 0.25 Acre
- $34,000 per Acre
LOT 2 BLK 3 Wind-N-waves Cotton-Wood Park None

Moravia, IA
LOT 2 BLK 3 in Wind & Waves Cotton-Wood Park Subdivision near Rathbun Lake. There are 7 lots being sold. Purchase, one, two, three - or all 7 lots being sold! These lots provide privacy and access to outdoor activities in Moravia and Rathbun Lake. As Iowa's second largest lake, Rathbun Lake is an ideal setting for a getaway cabin, full time residence or a rental property. Just minutes away from

Tom Stender-Custer Century 21 Signature

$8,500
- Land
- 0.26 Acre
- $32,692 per Acre
LOT 10 BLK 2 Wind-N-waves Cotton-Wood Park None

Moravia, IA
LOT 10 BLK 2 in Wind & Waves Cotton-Wood Park Subdivision near Rathbun Lake. There are 7 lots being sold. Purchase, one, two, three - or all 7 lots being sold! These lots provide privacy and access to outdoor activities in Moravia and Rathbun Lake. As Iowa's second largest lake, Rathbun Lake is an ideal setting for a getaway cabin, full time residence or a rental property. Just minutes away from

Tom Stender-Custer Century 21 Signature

$8,500
- Land
- 0.26 Acre
- $32,692 per Acre
LOT 1 BLK 2 Wind-N-waves Cotton-Wood Park None

Moravia, IA
LOT 1 BLK 2 in Wind & Waves Cotton-Wood Park Subdivision near Rathbun Lake. There are 7 lots being sold. Purchase, one, two, three - or all 7 lots being sold! These lots provide privacy and access to outdoor activities in Moravia and Rathbun Lake. As Iowa's second largest lake, Rathbun Lake is an ideal setting for a getaway cabin, full time residence or a rental property. Just minutes away from

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$374,000
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,164 Sq Ft
2816 Watrous Ave

Des Moines, IA
Nestled among the mature trees of Des Moines' desirable Southwestern Hills, this beautifully maintained two-story home offers generous living spaces, extensive updates, and exceptional convenience. Double front doors open to an inviting main level featuring a cozy family room with a striking brick fireplace and built-in shelving, while the oversized formal living room is filled with natural light

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$350,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,484 Sq Ft
2924 Willowmere Dr

Des Moines, IA
Updated split foyer is a Southwestern Hills standout! Located on a quiet street, this bright and inviting home blends character with thoughtful updates and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. A large cedar front deck, freshly stained in 2026, creates a warm welcome. Inside, the living room is the heart of the home with a large bay window, striking wood-burning mid-century modern corner fireplace,

Tom Stender-Custer Century 21 Signature

$499,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,600 Sq Ft
115 Tonawanda Dr

Des Moines, IA
Surrounded by the wooded embrace of Tonawanda Ravine, 115 Tonawanda Drive is a rare convergence of history, privacy, and modern refinement, all set in one of Des Moines most desirable locales - the coveted South of Grand-Salisbury Oaks neighborhood. The highlight of this residence are the large, ten-foot deep front porch and side screened porch, creating the feeling of a secluded lakeside retreat

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Recently Sold

$642,000

Sold Jun 5, 2026
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,945 Sq Ft
425 NW Woodmoor Dr

Waukee, IA
- $330/SF
- 4 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $646K
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$995,000

Sold Mar 2, 2026
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,148 Sq Ft
1105 Tradition Dr

Polk City, IA
- 12% Below List
- $316/SF
- 95 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $1M
Tom Stender-Custer Century 21 Signature

$575,000

Sold Dec 15, 2025
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,890 Sq Ft
3802 Lincoln Place Dr

Des Moines, IA
- $304/SF
- 4 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $556K
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$447,500

Sold Dec 9, 2025
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,906 Sq Ft
139 56th St

West Des Moines, IA
- 1% Above List
- $235/SF
- 3 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $445K
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$285,000

Sold Oct 27, 2025
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,900 Sq Ft
308 33rd St

West Des Moines, IA
- 21% Below List
- $150/SF
- 53 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $317K
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$1,115,000

Sold Aug 28, 2025
- 5 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 2,699 Sq Ft
15745 Meredith Dr

Urbandale, IA
- 10% Below List
- $413/SF
- 115 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $1M
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$270,000

Sold Jul 24, 2025
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 1,463 Sq Ft
305 E State St

Baxter, IA
- 4% Below List
- $185/SF
- 34 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $260K
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$262,500

Sold Jul 1, 2025
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,388 Sq Ft
308 18th Place

West Des Moines, IA
- 6% Below List
- $189/SF
- 39 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $270K
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$207,000

Sold Jun 30, 2025
- 2 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,280 Sq Ft
3600 SE Glenstone Dr

Unit 308

Grimes, IA
- 1% Below List
- $162/SF
- 3 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $204K
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Awards and Designations

Quality Service Award 2023
Quality Service PINNACLE for Superior Performance 2024
NAR - National Association of Realtors

Other Experience

First Time Home Buyers, Investments, Luxury Homes, New Construction

Tom Stender-Custer

(515) 400-4326

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Tom Stender-Custer

About Tom

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

5 Year View

Neighborhoods Tom is Experienced In

Tom's Listings and Deals

Tom's Recent Active Listings

Recently Sold

Awards and Designations

Other Experience