Des Moines Homes For Sale
  • Home
  • Buy
  • Sell
  • Mortgage
  • Preferred Partners
  • Blog
Login
(515)707-8487

Sign in to your account

Need to reset your phone number?

Don't have an account with us?

Click here to sign up.

Windsor Heights Homes For Sale

TO
Advanced Search

Address Search

Windsor Heights Homes For Sale

Windsor Heights Real Estate Information

This is Windsor Heights - the city that is the heart of it all. Come, feel the heart-beat.

The City of Windsor Heights is a unique community that was incorporated in 1941. Windsor Heights has the unique distinction of being the only community that borders Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, and West Des Moines - in the heart of the Des Moines Metro area.

It is at the heart of the greater Des Moines metro area. The city of Windsor Heights fills a niche as a top quality small community within Iowa’s major metropolitan area. Windsor Heights has a distinctive niche as a quality small community within the state's major metropolitan area. It is unmatched in its strategic location, convenient to all of the metropolitan and suburban amenities while offering affordable housing, business opportunities and a strong sense of community. We offer convenient shopping, great schools and beautiful parks to citizens and visitors alike. Here you will find varied shopping and dining opportunities, churches and elementary schools within and near the city limits, and beautiful parks with improvements to come.

Close by are centers of Polk County government, business and industry and outstanding educational institutions including Des Moines Area Community College, Grand View College, Drake University, Simpson College, Iowa State University, William Penn University, and Upper Iowa University. Only minutes from downtown, Windsor Heights offers easy access to the Civic Center, and other arts and entertainment attractions, the airport and expansive commercial opportunities.

City History

In what was once an area that had four operational underground coal mines, approximately 200 property owners in Walnut Township signed a petition that would lead to the official incorporation of the city of Windsor Heights on May 4th, 1941.

Soon after the election of mayor, town council, treasurer, and assessor, Don Mercer defeated E.A. McNabb for mayor and the five town councilmen elected were Fred Stroeber, A.M. Kephart, Henry Hughes, Fairus Troutman, and Elmer Torode. P.B. Harrison was elected treasurer and H. Carman was elected assessor.

A feed station was purchased by the city and served as a town hall until the 1960's. The building stands to this day as a barely recognizable part of the store at 6507 University Avenue. In one of the first council meetings, Mr. Verne Akey was appointed Town Marshal. Mr. Akey occupied this position for many years on a part time basis and for an average salary of less than $10.00 per month.

In a law that remains in effect today, council erected a sign at the East and West city limits of University Avenue that read “Speed Limit 25 miles Per Hour - Road Patrolled". During 1960 and 1961, the decision to locate the MacVickar in the southern part of Windsor Heights was made. Earlier possibilities were along University Avenue or even farther south along Ashworth Road. By 1964 the construction of the freeway had progressed to what is now 73rd and Buffalo Road. The area just to the west of Buffalo Road was occupied by the Des Moines Golf and Country Club before relocating to West Des Moines. In all, 25 homes in Windsor Heights were sold to the highway commission and moved to make way for the project. Once complete in 1968, the MacVickar Freeway essentially connected Windsor Heights to the 41,000 miles of interstate highway that existed in the United States at that time.

For more info on

Windsor Heights homes for sale

contact Windsor Heights Realtor JC Walker (515)707-8487

 


View Larger Map

Windsor Heights Homes For Sale

6530 Elmcrest Drive, Windsor Heights image
6530 Elmcrest Drive, Windsor Heights $149,900

Looking for that home that is one of the best values in Windsor Heights? This is it!! Located on a non-through street, this home will offer you the ability to build ins...

  • 4 Beds
  • 1.0 Baths
  • 558449 MLS
6609 Colby Avenue, Windsor Heights image
6609 Colby Avenue, Windsor Heights $209,900

This 3 Bedroom, 3 Car Windsor Heights Brick home is sure to impress the new owners. Main level features updated bathroom, newer carpet, 2 bedrooms, living area, dining a...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.0 Baths
  • 558513 MLS
7014 Colby Avenue, Windsor Heights image
7014 Colby Avenue, Windsor Heights $210,000

Here is your chance to own a classic Windsor Heights ranch. In this home, the potential is endless. With a little updating, you could have the contemporary home of your d...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.0 Baths
  • 559388 MLS
901 64th Street, Windsor Heights image
901 64th Street, Windsor Heights $235,000 ▼

Space abounds in this sprawling ranch home located in Windsor Heights. With 5 bedrooms alone on the main floor there is plenty of room to spread out and make this home yo...

  • 7 Beds
  • 3.0 Baths
  • 550864 MLS
6915 Reite Avenue, Windsor Heights image
6915 Reite Avenue, Windsor Heights $249,900 ▼

Check out this mid-century stunner! Here is your rare chance to purchase in the popular Windsor Heights area. 3 bedroom ranch with 2 bathrooms on the main level and one b...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.0 Baths
  • 557936 MLS
1913 68th Street, Windsor Heights image
1913 68th Street, Windsor Heights $259,900 ▼

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 story home in Windsor Heights. Updates include Kitchen remodel with all new stainless steel appliances, new heating and cooling system, new...

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.0 Baths
  • 550116 MLS
6808 Timmons Drive, Windsor Heights image
6808 Timmons Drive, Windsor Heights $309,000

Looking for a beautiful home to entertain in? This newly renovated home in Windsor Heights features a large kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.0 Baths
  • 555963 MLS
1036/1036 1/2 66th Street, Windsor Heights image
1036/1036 1/2 66th Street, Windsor Heights $499,000

Investment opportunity! Unbelievable new construction duplex in the heart of Windsor Heights. Each unit has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Finished daylight lower level has...

  • 3.0 Baths
  • 540762 MLS
1033/1035 67th Street, Windsor Heights image
1033/1035 67th Street, Windsor Heights $499,000

Investment opportunity! Unbelievable new construction duplex in the heart of Windsor Heights. Each unit has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Finished daylight lower level has...

  • 3.0 Baths
  • 540908 MLS
Like or Share
Loading likes...

Address Search

 

Free Daily Email Updates

* Automated home searches

* Favorite properties

* Email updates

* And much more!

Property Updates

  • TripAdvisor

Absolute Insurance Des Moines Logo

  Lincoln Savings Bank Des Moines Logo

 Scotty's Body Shop Logo

Helpful Information About Windsor Heights

  • City Of Windsor Heights
  • Windsor Heights Chamber Of Commerce
  • Windsor Heights On Facebook
  • Turning Utilities On In Windsor Heights
  • Homes For Sale In Windsor Heights Iowa
  • Windsor Heights Foreclosures
  • What's Your Windsor Heights Home Worth?

Learn more about the Des Moines Area Communities & Search For Homes

  • Adel
  • Altoona
  • Ankeny
  • Bondurant
  • Carlisle
  • Clive
  • Cumming
  • Dallas Center
  • Des Moines
  • Granger
  • Grimes
  • Indianola
  • Johnston
  • Nowalk
  • Pleasant Hill
  • Polk City
  • Runnells
  • Urbandale
  • Waukee
  • West Des Moines
  • Windsor Heights
  • Winterset
  • Van Meter

 

  • Home
  • Advanced Search
  • Buying
  • Foreclosures
  • Realtor JC Walker
  • Blog
  • Featured Properties
  • Contact Us

JC Walker RE/MAX Precision

       2202 Woodlands Pkwy
           Clive, IA 50325

We are professional Realtors that specialize in homes for sale in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Johnston, Urbandale, Clive, Ankeny, Windsor Heights, Waukee, Norwalk, Indianola, Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Grimes, Granger and all the surrounding communities.

IDX Real Estate Websites by