About This Home

This 9-bedroom, 8-bathroom single family at 100 37th Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $1,395,000 ($195 per sqft). Built in 1909, the home offers 7,151 sqft of living space on a 2.53 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1909
  • 2.53 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
3 full, 2 half
1909

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

The Cowles Mansion is now for sale. It is a rare opportunity to live in a home with a significant local history. This magnificent home, built by Gardner Cowles in 1909, the founder of the DM Register, Minneapolis Star Newspaper, and Look Magazine, is set on a 2.5-acre estate with mature oak trees on a hilltop lot on Mansion Row.

The home has 15 rooms, 7,151 SF, 6 BRs, 8 baths, 4 fireplaces, all brick exterior, slate roof, 4 car detached garage/carriage house and a 700 SF in-ground pool installed in 1993. The first floor has 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, a large entry, elegant stairway, huge living room with woodburning FP, parlor/office with woodburning fireplace; formal d

ining room with beamed ceiling and woodburning fireplace, sitting room/office, sun room, family room, updated kitchen with island and deluxe appliances. The second floor has 4 BRs, 4 baths, primary BR has FP and his & her closets. The third floor is finished with more BRs & baths. All the old home charm remains. Make an appointment to explore this intriguing home.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$7,461/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,009
Interest$6,045
Insurance$407

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

100 37th Street

Des Moines, IA 50312

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

SeparateFormalDiningRoomEatInKitchen

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Brick

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasHot Water(Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

CooktopDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove

Questions & Answers

This 9-bedroom, 8-bathroom single family at 100 37th Street is listed at $1,395,000 ($195/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $7,461 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1909, 2.53 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen.

This property is listed by RICK WANAMAKER and can be reached at 5157712412.

RW

RICK WANAMAKER

Agent at Iowa Realty Co., Inc.

(515) 771-2412
Agent website

Listed by Iowa Realty Co., Inc. · Broker phone: (800) 724-2297 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 742062· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 141 days on PropertySimple

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100 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

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