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This 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom single family at 100 37th Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $1,500,000 ($210 per sqft). Built in 1909, the home offers 7,151 sqft of living space on a 2.53 acres lot.
The Cowles Mansion is now for sale. It is a rare opportunity to live in 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 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; formal dining room, sitting room/office, updated kitchen with island, deluxe appliances.
The second floor has 4 BRs, 4 baths, primary BR has FP, his & her closets. The third floor is finished. All the old home charm remains. Make an appointment to explore this intriguing home.
Key Features
- Built in 1909
- 2.53 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace
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Monthly Cost Estimate
$8,022/mo
20% down · 6.5% · 30 years
Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.
Location
100 37th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
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Questions & Answers
This 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom single family at 100 37th Street is listed at $1,500,000 ($210/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $6,500 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.
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 or rickw@iowarealty.com.




