Robin von Gillern; Your trusted home advisor.

10/13/2026

FEATURED LISTING | 17412 Oakwood Drive, Urbandale

I stepped inside to check on the construction progress of this gorgeous 1.5-story Destination Homes build, and the attention to detail is already shining through. From the dramatic two-story great room framing serene pond views, to the exceptional outdoor living space, this home is shaping up to be an absolute masterpiece!

Offered at $1,599,900

Full listing in the comments. Reach out with any questions or to set up a private tour.

Robin von Gillern, your Des Moines area Realtor
[email protected]
515-240-0500

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

New Listing in West Des Moines 🏡

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac on a half-acre tree-lined lot, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom ranch offers over 3,400 finished square feet of private, peaceful living. Inside, you'll love the kitchen with premium JennAir gas range, a main-level primary suite, a fully finished walk-out lower level with a wet bar, and major upgrades like a new 2024 Lennox furnace and A/C. Reach out today to schedule your private tour before it's gone! 📲✨

Robin von Gillern, Des Moines Metro Realtor
515-240-0500
[email protected]

10/06/2026

Some homes simply have a presence the moment you walk through the door ✨

This Everly plan by Destination Homes is one of those homes - an exceptionally designed 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom ranch home set on a pond backing lot in one of Urbandale’s most sought-after communities.

You’ll love the impeccable designer details: from the chef’s kitchen to the beautiful trim work throughout… no detail was overlooked.

Plus a sunken room in the basement perfect for a golf simulator or theater room!

Comment ARCH and I’ll send you the full listing.

Robin von Gillern
Des Moines Metro Realtor
[email protected]



Jamie M Myers
April Seydel

10/05/2026

SAVE this post! The Des Moines metro trick or treat schedules are out! 👻🍬🦇

09/29/2026

Price improvement on this incredible Waukee home just a 2 minute walk from Fox Creek Park! 🌳☀️

📍 555 NE Bowman Drive, Waukee, Iowa
4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2700+ finished sq ft

Now offered at $414,900

09/17/2026

A home you never want to leave. ❤️

Comment POND and I’ll send you the listing link.

This incredible home built by Destination Homes is now listed in Urbandale. With 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, over 4500 sq ft of finish, PLUS backing to a large pond, it’s a home you’ll truly love spending time in.

📍 17815 Goodman Dr, Urbandale

Send me a message or e mail if you’d like to arrange a tour: [email protected]

09/17/2026

It's not every day that a lot like this becomes available. Imagine your dream home in this incredible setting.

📍 2004 S 41st Court, West Des Moines

Full listing in the comments! Send me an e-mail with any questions: [email protected]

09/16/2026

So excited to share that our listing on Thorne Drive officially closed as the #3 top sale in the entire metro this past week! Michelle and I are so grateful for our amazing clients and thrilled to see this stunning Destination Homes build—complete with those incredible wooded views and pond backdrop—find its new owners.

Jamie M Myers April Seydel

A wooded-lot house in Johnston's Enclave sold for $1.65 million to lead the Des Moines metro area's reported home sales for the week ending September 6, 2026.

09/14/2026

✨NEW LISTING IN WAUKEE✨

This move-in-ready 2-story features brand-new 2026 LVP flooring and carpet, a dramatic 20-ft great room ceiling, and a finished basement with a wet bar... all on a fully fenced 0.30-acre lot just down the street from Fox Creek Park!

📍555 NE Bowman Drive, Waukee | Offered at $420,000
4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
2700+ FINISHED SQ FT

For questions or to schedule a private showing, reach out at [email protected]