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MLS® 742062

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Key Facts

Type 
Levels Residential
Size 7151 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $27,297
Days Active 0
Lot Size 
Approx. Age 1909
Avg. Price Per Sqft $209
MLS® Number 742062

Property Address: 100 37th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312-4304

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing 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.
MLS® Number742062
Laundry LevelUpper
Central VacNo
FireplaceYes
Acreage
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1909
BasementUnfinished
DrivewayAttached, Garage
Garage Spaces
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

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Jun 1, 2026List Date
$1,500,000List Price
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100 37Th St, Des Moines, IA

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