For sale
$1,850,000
5beds
3,513sqft
27681 Northwoods Rd, Adel, IA 50003
5beds
3,513sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1994
4.84 Acres
3 Attached garage spaces
$527 price/sqft
$125/mo HOA
What's special
Two stone fireplacesHot tubAll-brick and stone masterpieceJet spaWhole-house stereoPainted cherry cabinetryClaw-foot tub
This 4.84-acre French Chalet estate was designed by the late Mark Engelbrecht, Dean Emeritus of the ISU College of Design, and custom-built in 1995 for renowned artist James Buckles. This all-brick and stone masterpiece sits in a private woodland with a serene creek and daily wildlife. The original art studio has ...
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 737993
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 10, 2026 at 08:24am
Listed by:
Erin Rundall (515)326-0369,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Staci Burr 515-689-9226,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 737993Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,513
- Total interior livable area: 3,513 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, Storage
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 4.84 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1510276001
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: See Remarks
- HOA fee: $125 monthly
- HOA name: Wildwood Valley HOA
- Second HOA name: Wildwood Valley HOA
Location
- Region: Adel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $527/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $932,670
- Annual tax amount: $9,816
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: DMMLS #519510 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2016 | Price change | $605,000-4%$172/sqft |
Source: American Real Estate Services #10289189 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $630,000+9.6%$179/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #504120 Report a problem | ||
| 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 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$11,777/mo
Principal & interest
$9540
Property taxes
$2112
HOA Fees
$125
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Neighborhood: 50003
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Van Meter Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3 mi
- 8/10Van Meter Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 10/10Van Meter Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Van Meter
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Iowa
- Dallas County
- Adel
- 50003
- 27681 Northwoods Rd