1820 SE Browns Woods Cove, West Des Moines, IA 50265

• 5 beds |
• 6 baths |
• 3,387 sqft

Property Description

Set on a 2.8 acre wooded cul-de-sac lot, backing directly to Browns Woods Park, a vast 486 acre forest that offers hiking, cross-country skiing, dog walking, mushroom hunting, and wildlife viewing. This updated walk-out 1.5 story home has 4,734 SF finished, 5 BRs with first floor primary BR and 6 baths. There is a heated 30’x 60’ detached garage that is great for an automotive hobby. The main floor has hardwood floors, a private work-from-home office, a living room that would make a second office, 2-story great room with gas fireplace with built-ins, eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry, white cabinets, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances & island, primary bedroom with walk-in closet, primary bath with two sinks, whirlpool tub, tile shower with two heads; half bath, mud room and laundry room. The second floor has 3 more BRs & 2 baths. The walk-out basement has a 5th BR, 1.5 baths, large family room, rec room with walk-behind wet bar and unfinished exercise room. There is a full-length deck and covered patio. Heated and cooled with economical geothermal. The Midamerican Energy monthly average is $237. This in-town acreage has everything you want; country living with a convenient location. See it today.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

March 13, 2026

Data Last Updated:

April 1, 2026 at 4:18PM

Listing Office:

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300

Listing Agent:

RICK WANAMAKER : 515-771-2412

MLS ID:

736299

Interior

• General: Wet BarCentral VacuumSeparate/Formal Dining RoomCable TVWindow Treatments
• Appliances: Built-In OvenCooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: Main Level
• Basement: FinishedWalk-Out Access
• Flooring: HardwoodTile
• A/C: Geothermal
• Heating: ElectricGeothermal
• Fireplace: GasVentedFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: DeckFire PitSprinkler/Irrigation
• Style: One and One Half Story
• Other Structures: Deck
• Parking: AttachedDetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Construction

• Roofing: AsphaltShingle
• General: Cement SidingOne and One HalfPoured

Location

• Road/Access: Asphalt
• Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
• School District: West Des Moines
• County: Polk

Lot

• Zoning: RESLT 3 MAREANS ACRES32002963153000

Utilities

• Water: Rural
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: DMAAR_DM