Peaceful country living just 16 minutes from downtown Des Moines—now with even more to love. This 2020-built home sits on a full acre of open sky and has been thoughtfully enhanced to elevate both comfort and outdoor living. Inside, fresh paint throughout creates a crisp, move-in-ready feel, while two newly added fireplaces bring warmth and ambiance to the main living spaces. East- and west-facing windows frame beautiful sunrises and sunsets, filling the home with natural light. The open main level features vaulted ceilings, a spacious living area, and a well-appointed kitchen with a new tile backsplash, walk-in pantry, and seamless flow for everyday living or entertaining. The main-floor primary suite offers a soaking tub, tiled walk-in shower, and oversized closet. The finished walkout lower level includes a large rec room, office, workout space, two bedrooms, and a ¾ bath, with plumbing ready for a future wet bar. Outdoor living truly shines with a dramatically expanded patio, sail cloth shade and supports, concrete retaining walls, and a newly added barn/shed—perfect for hobbies, storage, or extra toys. An oversized 3-car garage with EV outlet completes this exceptional property, blending modern design, craftsmanship, and room to breathe. Main level laundry and fiber internet.
This stunning all-brick ranch has been fully remodeled. Enjoy a rural community full of charm plus desirable Southeast Polk Schools. No detail was overlooked—new roof, windows, oversized deck, electrical panel, HVAC system, and all new appliances provide peace of mind. Inside, you’ll love the new cabinetry, countertops, doors, trim, flooring, fresh paint, and modern light fixtures throughout. Basement includes non-conforming 4th bedroom, large family room/recreation area for additional room to entertain or hang. Outside, you'll find a generously sized yard complemented by a convenient storage shed. This home has a rare combination of quality craftsmanship, modern updates, and timeless curb appeal. Just a quick commute to the metro area's finest restaurants, shopping & more.
This Breathtaking - Beautiful 168 acre has so much to offer with Rolling Hills, Creeks, Mature trees, Wooden fencing, Hard surface roads throughout the property, your very own private getaway, all on a hard surface road and close to Des Moines! Put your personal touch to make this property your very own with so many options to choose from, keep it all or split it up to meet your needs. All this land comes with a private getaway and your own Caboose with a party room, an Equine Facility that is 2nd to none, additional barn and run-ins, a Commercial Vet Clinic that is the state of art and professionally done and updated or turn this into your own private stable with a kitchen, bathrooms, bedroom and beautiful stalls and so much more. Don't miss this Great Opportunity with so much to offer you!
Welcome to your private retreat in Runnells! Nestled on over 3.5 acres along Vandalia Road, this 4-bedroom, 2½-bath home offers more than 3,500 sq ft of living space with a perfect flow for entertaining and all on a hard-surface road. The expansive living room sets the stage for gatherings, flowing into the massive custom kitchen with premium cabinetry and countertops. Upstairs, the master suite retreat boasts a spa-inspired bath, large walk-in closet, and access to a cozy loft living area, an ideal spot to sip your morning coffee while gazing through arched windows at the peaceful countryside. The lower level features a spacious family/game room perfect for a pool table or watching the big game. Additional perks include extra garages on site, offering plenty of space for workshops, hobbies, or even your own chicken coop setup. With thoughtful design, abundant storage, and space inside and out, this home blends elegance, comfort, and rural freedom.
Fantastic Opportunity! This Country setting has it all and more. Sitting on 10 acres M/L, to be surveyed, this can be your private Stable for horses or other animals with an apartment style living. Currently used as a Vet clinic and Zoned Commercial it can be rezoned for RR living and used as a very special place for you and your 4-legged friends. Totally redone inside and boasting over 6,384 sq. ft. with low maintenance exterior, 4 rail wood fencing with a run-in and so much more. Move in and it's ready to go! More land available if you need more space as well up to an additional 158 acres can be yours! Don't wait Call Now for your Private Tour!
Horse Lovers this is it! The opportunities are endless for this Magnificent Equine Facility, with mature trees, rolling hills, Beautiful Views, hard surface road and very close to DSM. You will fall in Love with this setting and all of the amenities that this property has to offer, with wood fences, large pastures, paddocks, auto-water, numerous stalls, exerciser, office space and living quarters within the barn, lots of storage for hay and equipment, lots of parking for equipment and Great Neighbors all around! There is a 3 bedroom and 1 bath home that comes with this as well which totally rounds out this Great Opportunity and Horse Lovers Dream! If you need more Land to add to this Great property, there is an additional 131 acres of Rolling Hills, Pasture and more all fenced just for you! Well-manicured throughout this property that words just can't describe, it's a MUST SEE! Call Now for your Private Tour!

Runnells is located in Iowa. Runnells, Iowa has a population of 459. Runnells is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 38.14% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 34.53%.
The median household income in Runnells, Iowa is $88,095. The median household income for the surrounding county is $73,015 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Runnells is 35.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36 inches per year, with 30.3 inches of snow per year.