Rare acreage opportunity within the City of West Des Moines offering an exceptional combination of privacy, natural beauty, flexibility, and convenient access to the metro. This approximately 20-acre property, to be surveyed, features paved road access, mature oak and walnut trees, heavily wooded areas, a creek, and a secluded setting with tremendous potential for a private estate or acreage homesite. Currently zoned Residential Estate with no restrictive covenants and potential for equestrian use. Parcel size may be adjusted to accommodate a buyer’s needs, with up to approximately 50 acres available.
Enjoy a peaceful wooded setting while remaining just 3 minutes from the Highway 5 Bypass, 9 minutes from Mills Civic Parkway, 10 minutes from Des Moines International Airport, and approximately 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines. Located within the West Des Moines Community School District and near Brown’s Woods, with the Great Western Trail less than one mile away for convenient walking and biking access. Willow Creek, Echo Valley, and The Legacy golf courses are also just minutes away. A unique opportunity to create a secluded acreage retreat while enjoying the convenience and amenities of West Des Moines and the surrounding metro.
Lot/land
$799,000
2479 SE 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0beds
--baths
20Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
20 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Paved road accessA creekHeavily wooded areasPeaceful wooded settingSecluded setting
- 3 days
- 145
- 8
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jake Ried (515)865-0514,
Compass Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749514
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
Property
Features
- Frontage length: 504,504
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 782527251045
- Zoning: RE
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $81
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50316
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





