100 37th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
Greenwood
6 Beds
6 Baths
7,151 sqft (on 2.53 acres)
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
6 Beds
6 Baths
7,151 sqft
(on 2.53 acres)
Local Information
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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.
Home Highlights
Parking
4 Car Garage
Outdoor
Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$210
Listed
2 days ago
Home Details for 100 37th St
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 7151 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherLaundry: Upper LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 4Fireplace: Gas Log, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: Two, Three Or MoreFloors: Hardwood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: SlateFoundation: Brick/Mortar |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached,Garage |
Pool Pool: In GroundPool |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Days on Market: 2 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1909 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story,Three Story |
Building Construction Materials: Brick |
Property Information Parcel Number: 09004515004000 |
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Price List Price: $1,500,000Price Per Sqft: $210 |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 742062 |
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Building Area Building Area: 7151 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 2.533 Acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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BasementMls Number: 742062Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 515-771-2412Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-09004515004000-R-N |
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Days On Market Replication: 0 |
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing courtesy of RICK WANAMAKER, (515) 771-2412
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
MARY KAY MICKELSON, (515) 453-6655
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#742062
Also Listed on Iowa Realty, DMMLS.
Price History for 100 37th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/01/2026 | $1,500,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #742062 |
| 01/15/1999 | $749,500 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $30,056 |
| Assessment | $1,462,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 100 37th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.18 | Single-Family Home | $2,600,000 | 11/13/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,843 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $705,000 | 11/07/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,175 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $759,900 | 10/16/25 | 3 | 4.5 | 2,502 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $900,000 | 12/05/25 | 4 | 3 | 2,544 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $425,000 | 12/09/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,536 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $1,082,775 | 12/15/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 3,293 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $738,000 | 07/31/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,770 | |
0.55 | Single-Family Home | $1,350,000 | 10/20/25 | 6 | 4.5 | 3,952 | |
0.59 | Single-Family Home | $1,700,000 | 08/04/25 | 5 | 4.5 | 6,463 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $530,000 | 10/22/25 | 4 | 3 | 2,247 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 100 37th St.
- Callanan Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 507 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMiddle School with great teachers and administration.Other Review1y ago - Greenwood Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 272 Students
5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWas a wonderful school for our children in a small classroom environment.Parent Review1y ago - Roosevelt High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1986 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageRoosevelt is an excellent Public high school. One of the best in Des Moines for many generations for our family.Other Review1y ago 
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Neighborhood Overview
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What Locals Say about Greenwood
At least 5 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
80 % Say streets are well-lit
80 % Say people would walk alone at night
75 % Say yards are well-kept
71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say parking is easy
60 % Say there's holiday spirit
60 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say there's wildlife
45 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say car is needed
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