This week: Homes in Iowa
1 Des Moines This 1898 Queen Anne Victorian stands on a wooded half-acre in Des Moines’ Owls Head Historic District. The six-bedroom house has original fixtures, built-ins, and carved-wood trim, staircase, and fireplace surround; second-story decks; updated kitchen; dining room with raised-panel wainscoting and picture rails; three-season porch; and wraparound front porch with Tuscan columns. On the grounds are lawns, garden beds, brick patios, a pergola, a firepit, an outdoor fireplace, and a wood walkway to a treehouse with a deck. $1,185,000. Sara Hopkins, RE/MAX Precision, (515) 710-6030
2 Iowa City The 15-story Chauncey Building was built in 2019 in the heart of downtown. This onebedroom condo on the 12th floor features polished-concrete floors, wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows and covered balcony with city views, open kitchen with island, living room, powder room, laundry closet, walk-in bedroom closet, and bathroom with tiled shower and floating vanity. Amenities include a parking space and access to the building’s turfed terrace park and fitness room. $662,000. Karen Hanes, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professionals, (319) 321-1540
3 Waukee The Painted Woods development is just 20 minutes from Des Moines. This 2022 five-bedroom farmhouse has an open chef’s kitchen with wine refrigerator and pantry; dining space with deck access; living room with fireplace and built-ins; owner’s spa bath with soaker tub, walnut vanity, and heated floor; kids’ loft; and lower level with fireplace, wet bar, and game and exercise areas. The 0.72-acre lot has lawns, garden beds, and a four-car garage with storage tuck. $1,750,000. Andrew DePhillips, RE/MAX Precision, (515) 707-1026
4 St. Charles This four-bedroom contemporary home anchors five green acres in a wooded valley. Built in 1993 and recently renovated, the house features an open-plan great room with 22-foot-high beamed ceilings, stacked-stone gas fireplace, and wall of windows with valley views; a gourmet kitchen with island and hidden pantry; and a finished walk-out basement. Outside are a covered deck, porch, and patio, a yard, garden beds, and a roomy outbuilding; Des Moines is 40 minutes away by car. $950,000. Kala Yamen, Keller Williams Realty GDM, (515) 205-2171
5 Dubuque From Prince Phillip Drive, this five-bedroom contemporary offers an easy walk to the Dubuque Golf & Country Club. The house has recessed and accent lighting, geometric details, a vaulted living room with fireplace and angular-arched central window framing leafy views, a curve-walled eat-in kitchen, and a large entertainment space off the family room. A back deck looks out on a grassy slope shaded by mature trees. $895,000. Megan Burgmeier Pierce, Keller Williams Realty Greater Quad Cities, (563) 542-9722
6 Cedar Rapids This 1922 Dutch Colonial in east Cedar Rapids is 10 minutes’ walk from Bever Park. The recently updated three-bedroom house features wood floors, chunky trim and molding throughout, large windows, redone bathrooms, a living room with gas fireplace, a sitting room with built-ins, a modern kitchen with a wide cased entry to the dining room, and a basement laundry room. Outside are a front lawn with garden beds and a grassy fenced backyard. $240,000. Rachel Fischer, Coldwell Banker Hedges, (319) 432-4056