Welcome home to the charming community of Runnells, where small-town living meets everyday convenience just minutes from the metro. This well-maintained home offers an inviting open floor plan with 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main level, along with abundant storage throughout. You’ll love the ease of main-level living featuring a convenient laundry area and an oversized pantry perfect for everyday organization. Both bedrooms include generous walk-in closets, while the primary suite provides a comfortable retreat with a large ensuite bath. The updated kitchen shines with modern touches and flows seamlessly into the main living space, highlighted by vaulted ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Downstairs, the finished lower level expands your living space with a 3rd non conforming bedroom, a 3/4 bathroom, additional storage areas, and even secondary laundry hookups for added flexibility. One of the standout features of this property is the massive climate-controlled 4+ car garage—perfect for car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or anyone needing extra workspace. Tucked within this space is a private office, offering a quiet and separate area for working from home. Close to a park. Golf cart friendly town.
Peace and quiet. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers over 1,500 square feet of living space and sits on a spacious two-thirds acre lot. The large basement provides excellent storage or the opportunity to finish and add even more living space. Outside, enjoy a beautiful mixture of mature trees where you will find plenty of room to build your dream outbuilding, shop, or additional garage. Enjoy the perfect blend of privacy and convenience just a short drive from Des Moines.
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.
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.
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.
