French Country Chateau Mansion on a private 4.84-acre wooded lot. This all-brick home has 4,513 SF, 5 BRS, 6 baths and a huge 1,144 SF attached garage. There is an 800 SF in-ground heated vinyl lined saltwater pool, installed in 2018, with slide, diving board, and basketball hoop, plus a hot tub and a 392 SF detached storage shed built in 2020. Inside there is a gourmet kitchen with marble top island, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking cooktop and ovens, and a Miele dishwasher; great room with vaulted beamed ceilings and stone front see-thru fireplace; office/den with stone-front wood burning fireplace with gas log; formal dining room; hardwood floors; primary bedroom with walk-in closet and fireplace; primary bath with tile shower and whirlpool tub and an apartment size bedroom on the second floor. Outdoor features include a fenced back yard, screened porch, and limestone patios. There is lots of wildlife to see and plenty of peace and quiet. Choose from highly rated Van Meter or Waukee schools. See this special one-of-a-kind custom-built home today. Seller is offering a $50,000 roof allowance to the Buyer.
For sale
Price cut: $55K (6/8)
$1,195,000
27681 Northwoods Rd, Adel, IA 50003
5beds
3,513sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
4.84 Acres Lot
$1,133,500 Zestimate®
$340/sqft
$150/mo HOA
What's special
Stone front see-thru fireplaceFormal dining roomHot tubScreened porchAll-brick homeHardwood floorsGourmet kitchen
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Listed by:
RICK WANAMAKER 515-771-2412,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing,
MARCIA WANAMAKER 515-771-3330,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741073
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,513
- Total interior livable area: 3,513 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fire Pit, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, Storage
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
Lot
- Size: 4.84 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1510276001
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle,Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $150 monthly
- HOA name: Wildwood Valley
- Second HOA name: Wildwood Valley
- Second HOA phone: 515-111-1111
Location
- Region: Adel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $340/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $932,670
- Annual tax amount: $9,816
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$1,133,500
$1.08M - $1.19M
$3,603/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $1,195,000-4.4%$340/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $1,250,000-3.8%$356/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000-18.7%$370/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listing removed | $1,599,900$455/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Price change | $1,599,900-13.5%$455/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+224.6%$527/sqft |
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| 4/10/2017 | Sold | $570,000-5.4%$162/sqft |
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| 2/13/2017 | Pending sale | $602,500$172/sqft |
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| 1/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $602,500+5.7%$172/sqft |
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| 6/8/2016 | Sold | $570,000-5.8%$162/sqft |
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| 1/22/2016 | Price change | $605,000-4%$172/sqft |
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| 9/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $630,000+9.6%$179/sqft |
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| 4/21/2015 | Sold | $575,000-7.9%$164/sqft |
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| 2/5/2015 | Price change | $624,000-3.9%$178/sqft |
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| 12/18/2014 | Price change | $649,000-0.2%$185/sqft |
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| 8/29/2014 | Price change | $650,000-3.7%$185/sqft |
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| 7/19/2014 | Price change | $675,000-2.9%$192/sqft |
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| 3/16/2014 | Listed for sale | $695,000$198/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,816 +1.9% | $932,670 +7.1% |
| 2024 | $9,630 -2.8% | $871,230 |
| 2023 | $9,904 +21.7% | $871,230 +11.5% |
| 2022 | $8,136 +1.2% | $781,170 +21% |
| 2021 | $8,038 +1.8% | $645,810 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $7,892 -4.5% | $595,830 |
| 2019 | $8,262 +0.7% | $595,830 -0.1% |
| 2018 | $8,202 | $596,720 |
| 2017 | $8,202 -18.8% | $596,720 -3.1% |
| 2016 | $10,106 +14.8% | $615,630 -12% |
| 2015 | $8,804 -10.6% | $699,550 -1.4% |
| 2014 | $9,848 +2.5% | $709,580 |
| 2013 | $9,604 +0.6% | -- |
| 2012 | $9,542 -1.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $9,712 +2% | -- |
| 2010 | $9,524 +11.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $8,568 +3.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $8,274 -6% | -- |
| 2007 | $8,798 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50003
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Van Meter Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 8/10Van Meter Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 10/10Van Meter Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Van Meter
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- Iowa
- Dallas County
- Adel
- 50003
- 27681 Northwoods Rd
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