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Recreational Land with Home for Sale in West Des Moines, Iowa

1245 SE Browns Woods Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

$999,000
27.5 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $6,613/mo

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an extraordinary piece of West Des Moines history. Never before offered on the market, this remarkable property encompasses over 27 acres of protected natural beauty, backing to the Raccoon River and preserved by a conservation easement. A true private sanctuary, the property offers abundant wildlife, scenic river views, and peaceful walking trails in an incredibly special setting. Built in 1967 and recognized as Architectural Home of the Year, the existing residence presents a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a significant piece of architectural history-or create something entirely your own. A designated one-acre building envelope provides the opportunity to build your dream home surrounded by nature, privacy, and breathtaking views. The land cannot be subdivided or developed beyond the rights permitted by the conservation easement, making this a truly unique offering for those who value preservation, architecture, and an extraordinary connection to the outdoors. Opportunities like this simply do not come along twice. A remarkable legacy property in the heart of West Des Moines.

4,967
Sq feet
5
Beds
1
Full bath
2
3/4 baths
1
1/2 bath
1967
Built

Location

Street address
1245 SE Browns Woods Dr
Zip code
50265
Community
West Des Moines
School district
West Des Moines
Elevation
881 feet
Coordinates
41.5424, -93.7201

Directions

From I-35 / Highway 5 (the bypass): Take Veterans Parkway north toward West Des Moines. Turn left (west) onto SE Browns Woods Drive. Follow SE Browns Woods Drive to the property at 1245 SE Browns Woods Drive. Follow the road to the property.

Property details

Acreage
27.457 acres
Zoning
RES
MLS #
DMAAR 751938
Posted

Property taxes

Recent
$13,608 - PLEASE SEE AGENT REMARKS

Parcels

  • 32000370101108

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential

Exterior

Parking
Garage
Features
Irrigation Sprinklers

Structure

Stories
2
Sewer
Septic Tank
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Materials
Frame, Stucco
Roof
Metal

Interior

Rooms
Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 5
Fireplaces
Yes

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatus
GasNatural GasConnected

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Oct 26, 2026New listing$999,000—DMAAR
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This 27.457-acre property is located at 1245 SE Browns Woods Dr in West Des Moines, IA 50265. The property is available for sale, priced at $999,000. It has a 4,967 square foot 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath house built in 1967.

Listed by Iowa Realty Mills Crossing, (800) 724-2297

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