27681 Northwoods Road, Adel, IA 50003

Adel
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27681 Northwoods Road,Adel, IA 50003
$1,850,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 3,513 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: erin rundall, staci burr
Office: keller williams realty gdm
MLS#:737993
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$1,850,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$526.62
  • Monthly HOA dues:$125

About this home

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 been thoughtfully curated into a sprawling primary suite, and original architectural plans are included. The interior features organic textures with an exquisite mix of cherry, oak, cedar, hard maple, and knotty pine woodwork. In 2023, the home was elevated with premium quarter-sawn oak wide-plank flooring from Carlisle Flooring throughout the den and upper levels. The heart of the home is a stunning French-country kitchen with a marble island, painted cherry cabinetry, and professional Viking, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances. In the Great Room, soaring cathedral ceilings lead to 5 bedrooms and 6 baths (4 full, 2 half) adorned with Italian and English ceramic tile, a jet spa,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1994
  • Listing ID #:737993
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:April 10, 2026 at 06:51 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Dining Description:Dining Area
  • Kitchen Description:Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Finished
  • Living area:3,513 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1994
  • Building area:3,513 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:4.84 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Two Story
  • Construction Materials:Brick
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Foundation Description:Poured
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Rural
  • Sewer:Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,850,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$526.62
  • Tax amount:$9,816 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Main Level, Washer
  • Amenities:Smoke Detectors, Storage, Wet Bar, Window Treatments
  • Pool features:Heated, In Ground

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:3

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