West Des Moines Homes with Ranch Style

West Des Moines Homes with Ranch Style

Welcome to West Des Moines, Iowa—a vibrant city that beautifully blends suburban charm with urban convenience. Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, West Des Moines is renowned for its friendly atmosphere, top-rated schools, and a thriving economy. With a rich tapestry of parks, shopping centers, and cultural attractions, this city is perfect for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

One of the most sought-after home styles in West Des Moines is the ranch-style home. Characterized by their single-story layout and open floor plans, ranch homes offer a seamless blend of comfort and functionality. These homes often feature large yards, perfect for outdoor activities and gardening, creating an inviting space for family gatherings and summer barbecues. The spacious interiors typically boast large windows that flood the living areas with natural light, enhancing the welcoming ambiance.

Living in a ranch-style home in West Des Moines means enjoying the best of both worlds: the tranquility of suburban life and the convenience of nearby urban amenities. Explore the local parks, enjoy shopping at the bustling Jordan Creek Town Center, or indulge in the diverse dining options that the city has to offer. With easy access to major highways, commuting to nearby cities is a breeze.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize, West Des Moines’ ranch-style homes provide an ideal setting for creating lasting memories. Discover the charm and comfort of West Des Moines today, and find your perfect ranch-style retreat in this delightful city!

Newest West Des Moines Homes with Ranch Style

$319,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 748911 MLS
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable Fairmeadows neighborhood! Ideally located near parks, schools, shopping, and everyday conveniences, this home offers both character and modern updates. Beautiful original hardwood floors flow throughout the home, adding warmth and timeless appeal. The spacious kitchen features plenty of room to cook and gather. A bright and inviting large sunroom provides the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, relax with a book, or take in views of the beautiful backyard. Outside, you'll find a great private backyard space perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying a little peace and privacy. Major updates provide added peace of mind, including a new HVAC system in 2024, water heater in 2023, roof in 2022 and driveway in 2019. With its classic charm, thoughtful updates, spacious living areas, and fantastic Fairmeadows location, this home is ready to welcome its next owner!

2401 Meadow Lane, West Des Moines
$498,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 748868 MLS
Luxury villa living meets natural beauty at 645 65th Place #147 in Brookside, a premier West Des Moines location. Quality Built, this free-standing villa offers more than 3,350 finished square feet with a spacious, open-concept footprint designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. The main level showcases rich Australian Cypress hardwood floors and a chef-inspired kitchen with granite countertops and generous workspace. Step outside to the covered concrete patio and enjoy an unusually large open yard, a rare find in villa living. The prime homesite backs to a peaceful creek and mature tree line, creating privacy, beautiful views, and frequent visits from deer. Enjoy the ease of maintenance-free living just minutes from Jordan Creek Mall, interstate access, dining, shopping, and Historic Valley Junction. Refined finishes, exceptional space, and a setting that truly stands apart. Updated. New HVAC, heated garage, water softener, radon system.

645 65th Place Unit 147, West Des Moines
$489,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 748782 MLS
LOCATION, CONDITION & VALUE come together at 1007 Woodland Park Drive. Extensively remodeled from top to bottom, this West Des Moines home offers something increasingly difficult to find—a truly turnkey home where the work has already been done. At the heart of the home is a beautifully remodeled kitchen featuring refinished cabinetry, new solid-surface countertops, a new 6-piece appliance package, and updated fixtures. Three full bathrooms have also been completely remodeled, complementing 4 legal bedrooms, an additional non-conforming bedroom, and a partially finished lower level offering flexible living space. Improvements continue with new flooring and paint, updated lighting and plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets and switches, updated plumbing and windows, roof (2019), HVAC (2020), and water heater (2026). Outside, enjoy fresh paint, new landscaping, retaining walls, irrigation, resurfaced decks, and an epoxy-finished garage floor. Then there’s the LOCATION—near highly regarded schools, including Valley and Dowling Catholic, freeway access, shopping, dining, and everything West Des Moines has to offer. Thoughtfully selected finishes create a cohesive, updated feel throughout, making this an exceptional opportunity to enjoy a complete remodel from day one. Why take on the cost, time, and uncertainty of remodeling when it’s already been done? Compare CONDITION, QUALITY OF IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATION & VALUE. TURNKEY. EXTENSIVELY REMODELED. PRIME WDM LOCATION.

1007 Woodland Park Drive, West Des Moines
$350,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 748765 MLS
Welcome to this cozy, sunlit 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom ranch home nestled in a highly desirable West Des Moines neighborhood. Designed for easy, comfortable living, the home features timeless hardwood floors and a warm, inviting open layout. The heart of the home is a thoughtfully updated kitchen that flows seamlessly into the dining area, offering direct access to the private deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard—a great spot for morning coffee or weekend BBQs. A second spacious living area, three comfortable bedrooms, and two freshly updated bathrooms complete the main floor. The finished lower level boasts a large fourth bedroom, ¾ bath, a dedicated exercise room, laundry area, and abundant storage. With so many major recent updates, you can move in with confidence: new windows (2026), updated electrical (2026), a new furnace and A/C (2023), and a new roof (2022). Situated just minutes from local schools, shopping, and highways, the property offers great convenience. Schedule your showing today! All information was obtained from the sellers and public records.

4008 Western Hills Drive, West Des Moines
$445,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 748685 MLS
Like-new and barely lived in! This beautifully maintained ranch offers over 2,350 finished SF with an open-concept design and an abundance of natural light. The spacious family room features a gas fireplace, while the kitchen showcases quartz countertops, tile backsplash, abundant cabinetry with soft-close doors/drawers and a pantry. Enjoy the added living space of a 4-season room and deck with no neighbors behind you. The primary suite features a tray ceiling, walk-in closet, double vanity, tiled shower and private toilet room. One additional bedroom/full bath on the main level and one more bedroom and ¾ bath in the lower level. The walkout basement offers a large family room with sliders to the concrete patio. LVP flooring, main-level laundry and bedrooms with ceiling fans add extra convenience. Enjoy fantastic HOA amenities, including a community pool, pickleball court and clubhouse. Close to Jordan Creek Mall, dining, trails, entertainment and grocery stores. Furniture negotiable.

1264 S Maycomb Drive, West Des Moines
$300,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 748588 MLS
Over half an acre in West Des Moines, directly across the street from Stilwell Junior High! This flexible home offers a rare combination of a convenient central location and an oversized, fully fenced, flat backyard with mature trees. Outside, you'll also find a detached 2.5-car garage, double gate, and open brick patio with plenty of room to enjoy the yard. Inside, the main level features a spacious living room, formal dining room, three bedrooms, an updated full bath, and a cozy sunroom. A unique staircase leads to the upper-level bonus space with a large walk-in closet - perfect for a 4th bedroom, home office, playroom, or hobby space. The lower level offers even more possibilities with a large unfinished area ready for future finishing, abundant storage, laundry, and a half bath. Additional features include vinyl siding, newer covered gutters, newer roofs on the house and garage, plus Ring doorbells at both the front and back entrances. With Stilwell just steps from the front door and more than half an acre to call your own, this is a hard-to-find opportunity in the heart of West Des Moines!

1532 Vine Street, West Des Moines
$542,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 748518 MLS
Experience elevated living in desirable Vineyard Ridge with this stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bath walkout ranch, thoughtfully designed with sophisticated finishes and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. Soaring 10-ft tray ceilings and expansive windows frame views of the private, professionally landscaped oasis. The gourmet kitchen features 42” cabinetry, quartz countertops, center island, and built-in oven and microwave. Wide-plank engineered hardwood spans both levels, complemented by designer lighting and upscale finishes throughout. The main level offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, including an inviting primary suite with newly tiled shower and walk-in closet. The finished walkout lower level is an entertainer’s dream with a spacious family room, wet bar with full-size refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave, plus a 3rd bedroom, full bath and versatile flex space ideal for an office, fitness area, salon or storage. Enjoy the covered composite deck, pergola, irrigation and serene landscaped setting. Additional highlights include central vac with garage car-care kit, newly epoxied garage floor, new stair carpeting—the only carpet in the home—and new furnace & A/C in Dec. 2025. A beautifully curated home where luxury, comfort and functionality come together effortlessly.

255 41st Street Unit 162, West Des Moines
$420,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 748519 MLS
New Construction in a great WDM location. Introducing the Jackson ranch plan by Venture Homes. This extremely livable plan features 1400 sq ft of finish on main level and a full concrete porch to enjoy quiet evenings. Currently in very early stages of construction so there is time to make many choices of finish to make this home truly your own. Current construction plans for this home include: 9' ceilings, LVP flooring on main level with carpet in bedrooms, tray ceiling in Primary Suite, full hall bath with tub/shower. Primary suite bath to include double raised vanity and tile walled shower with fiberglass pan. Home will feature quartz countertops in kitchen and baths, slow close cabinets in kitchen, walk in pantry, and 10 x 12 patio in rear. Home will feature 3 car attached garage. Great neighborhood in WDM schools and bonus, home will back to future city park. Contact us today or have hyour agent reach out for further details.

685 SE Hollow Court, West Des Moines
$290,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 748435 MLS
Here’s the one! This end-unit ranch townhome offers easy one-level living with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and LVP flooring throughout. The bright sunroom provides access to a private patio, while the vaulted living room features added can lighting and opens to the kitchen with a center island, breakfast bar, granite countertops, tile backsplash and all appliances included. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet with custom shelving, large walk-in shower and additional bathroom cabinetry. You’ll also love the added pantry storage and spacious laundry/mudroom with additional cabinets, built-in bench and washer and dryer included. A second bedroom and full bath provide great space for guests. Average gas and electric are just $87/month! Enjoy a beautiful, quiet setting surrounded by mature trees with walking and biking trails and a community center. Fantastic West Des Moines location just minutes from Topgolf, Jordan Creek Mall, Valley View Park’s pickleball courts and Valley View Aquatic Center!

280 S 79th Street Unit 1503, West Des Moines
$325,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 748350 MLS
Welcome home to this charming ranch in West Des Moines! Offering over 1500 sq ft of finished living space including: 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, spacious kitchen and dining area. In addition, the lower level has a bathroom and lots of potential to make it your own! Outside, enjoy a large deck with a backyard that backs to mature trees for added privacy. There is a two-car garage offering plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. Home updates include new roof, furnace and air conditioner for added piece of mind!

536 34th Street, West Des Moines
$575,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 748306 MLS
Luxury living meets everyday comfort in this beautifully designed 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with an additional lower-level bonus room, ideally located near Jordan Creek Mall, Costco, dining spots, Woodland Hills Elementary, parks, and the aquatic center. Close to it all but with a neighborhood feel. An inviting front porch welcomes you into a spacious entry and open-concept main level featuring a large living room with a cozy fireplace, generous dining area, and an impressive kitchen loaded with upscale finishes including quartz countertops, gas stove, center island with indirect lighting, under-cabinet lighting, pantry, soft-close drawers, and Blanco sink. The main-level primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with a tray ceiling, subtle accent lighting, stylish barn door, dual sinks, tiled shower, and walk-in closet. Main-level laundry and a convenient drop zone add everyday functionality. The finished lower level provides even more space to entertain and unwind with a large family room, wet bar, additional bedroom, bathroom, versatile bonus room perfect for an office, workout room, playroom, or non-conforming 5th bedroom, plus plenty of storage. Outdoor living is just as impressive with a large covered deck, irrigation system, and welcoming front porch. Dual-zone heating and cooling and a spacious 3-car attached garage complete this thoughtfully designed home, offering elevated living, quality finishes, and an exceptional location! 13 Mo HWA Platinum Home Warranty included!

9126 Wellington Drive, West Des Moines
$254,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 748262 MLS
Classic brick ranch in the heart of West Des Moines. 1,770 square feet, all on one level. Three bedrooms and two full baths, including a primary bedroom with its own bath. Hardwood floors run through the main living areas. The eat-in kitchen opens to an oversized family room anchored by a fireplace. A large, clean, unfinished basement gives you room to expand or simply room to store. Outside, a fully fenced backyard and a two-car garage. Built solid in 1952 and sitting on an established street minutes from Historic Valley Junction, Jordan Creek, and I-235. West Des Moines Community Schools. Schedule your showing today. SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE.

617 13th Street, West Des Moines
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