# 100 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

> **TL;DR:** 6bd/7ba single family, $1,500,000 ($210/sqft), built 1909, 7,151 sqft.
> Fireplace, Hardwood, A/C. Est. $6,500/mo. Listed 1 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $1,500,000 |
| Price/sqft | $210 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 2 half |
| Square Feet | 7,151 |
| Year Built | 1909 |
| Lot Size | 110,337 sqft (2.53 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 1 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $6,500 |
| **Total** | **$6,500** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

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

## Description

### Agent Description
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.

## Location

- **Address:** 100 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.578984, -93.66768
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.578984,-93.66768

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** https://mosaics-media.com/100-37th-St/idx

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** RICK WANAMAKER
- **Brokerage:** Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
- **Phone:** 5157712412
- **Email:** rickw@iowarealty.com

## Primary Photo

![100 37th Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/93389a55758b3c3b11ef82ec3be349b4l-f759847535r.jpg)

*35 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/100-37th-street-des-moines-ia-50312-a742062)*

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**MLS#:** 742062 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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