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Tired of the crowded cookie cutter homes in suburbia? Experience the joy of country living with all the conveniences of the city only minutes away. This beautiful 3+ bedroom ranch is located in one of Des Moines’ best kept secrets in Fox Creek Acres. Only 5 minutes away from Jordan Creek Mall, grocery stores and all the restaurants you ever needed, this completely remodeled home offers the best of the country and the city. We have brought this ranch acreage up to date with the professional advice of an arhitect to give it a unique and modern feel and it embraces the warmth of the country style.. Recent updates include: New roofNew sidingAll new Low E Argon filled windowsNew furnace and A/CNew paint inside and outAll new hardwood floors and new carpetCompletely renovated kitchen featuring granite countertops and new cabinetsAll new appliancesNew deckMuch much more Check us out at 33154 PATERSON CIRCLE in WAUKEE

Great sw location on this homew with a nice lot and mature trees. make an offer. priced below assessed value. Check us out at 1129 MASON in DES MOINES

This newly-built (2005) 2-story has 4 second-floor bedrooms, a second-floor laundry, and an attached 3-car garage. Master bedroom features a whirlpool tub, and walk-in closet. Dining room and living room feature beautiful wide-plank 3/4″ brazilian walnut hardwood floor! Tile throughout entryway and kitchen, carpet upstairs. A 6′ privacy fence encloses a spacious backyard with several young apple trees, an oak and ball willow tree. Our large garden is the green-thumb’s delight! Expect an amazing asparagus crop starting this April. Landscaping in the front and back, lots of perennials and flowering plants. A full, unfinished basement–already plumbed for a bathroom–is a great opportunity for the handyman to build some sweat equity. Close to DesMoines, 7 miles from Ames, 8 miles from Ankeny. Check us out at 635 MEADOW CIRCLE in HUXLEY

Convenient location, needs some t.l.c. Check us out at 2120 WASHINGTON in DES MOINES

Family room features a gas log fireplace and significant amount of oak woodwork. Kitchen features oak cabinetry,granite countertops, center island and tile floor. Master suite is quite large with a jacuzzi tub and huge walk-in closet. Lower level is a walkout design with a shop,storange room utility room and a 5×7 cedar sauna. Lower level also has an egress window with a possible 5th bedroom. Lots of updates! This house won’t last at this price! Check us out at 5848 HIGHLAND CIRCLE in WEST DES MOINES

Largest home in exclusive gated community on 5.65 acres, w/horse privileges, fruit trees, barn, fenced pasture appx 12,000 sq ft contemporary hillside ranch Oak, marble, tile and carpeted floors throughout, 2 garages, 2 large sitting rooms/offices off main entry, high ceilings throughout, 8 bed, 8 bath, 2 jetted tubs, 2 kitchens, 4 dining rooms (formal and informal), conference room, library, theatre room, gym, game room, family room, 1 laundry rooms w/another roughed in, 4 seasons room, and a huge deck (appx 60′ x 12′) with the most incredible view imaginable! Plus a 1 bed 1 bath guest apt w/double garage, full kitchen, laundry rm. Southern exposure windows means great passive solar heat in the winter and blinds to cool in the summer produce VERY reasonable utility bills for the size! (For those with lingering children that have not yet found their way out of the “nest” and/or those with parents returning to live with you, the way this home is laid out it can actually be divi Check us out at 31600 SILVERADO LANE in WAUKEE

Beautiful home with lots of windows and skyline views and a great location! 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, 3 car garage on a corner lot. Walkout basement, fenced yard. Pearl-maple cabinets in kitchen with built-in appliances, and eat-up counter. Ceramic tile floors with upgraded carpets! Large bedrooms all with walk-in closets and organizers. 1 fireplace. Glass railing deck, aboveground pool with deck. 10′ and 9′ ceilings thru out home. Heat pump. Liteform basement, with plumbing and electrical roughed. A 15×20 basketball court in lower level of basement. Check us out at 432 MAIN STREET in LAWTON

Check us out at 6001 CRESTON in DES MOINEWS

Very rare to find an acreage for sale in this area. Almost 3 acres of USEABLE land with convenient commute to Des Moines or Ames. Cozy walk out ranch. Open DR with large sunny window and rustic hardwood flooring, large kitchen with double ovens, (one convection), island with smooth top range, draft pop-up ventilation with an outside blower, lots of custom oak cabinets, Wilsonart counter tops, large LR with gas fireplace, master bath has corner Jacuzzi tub. Also upstairs is a large laundry area with shower & toilet, large deck off laundry area The huge finished (08) basement is a walk-out with French doors, FP with granite slab, granite counter in bath, wired for surround sound, granite bar. Check us out at 6610 126TH AVENUE in ELKHART

This is a well maintained ranch-style home and is clean and in move-in condition. Located in an established neighborhood on a quiet street, this house is a gem. The wonderful location of this house, close to Urbandale schools, pool, library, grocery stores and shopping mall is worth taking the time to see it in person. Bedrooms: 3; Garage: 2 1/2 Detached; Garage Door Opener: 2008; Bathrooms: 1 full, 3/4 downstairs, 1/2 in master-bedroom; Taxes Paid/yr: $2,170; Year Built: 1962; Size: Main Floor SF: 1,140; Finished basement SF: 1,140; Air Conditioner: 1990; Kitchen & Dining Room Remodeled: 1999; Asphalt Roof: 1991; Basement Remodeled: 1996; Drain Tile: 1996; Sump Pump: 2008; Main Bathroom Remodeled: 2008; New Paint Throughout; Basement Bathroom Remodeled: 2007; New Water Heater: 2007 Check us out at 7711 BROOKSHIRE DRIVE in URBANDALE