Tori Day, Realtor

09/08/2026

✨ NEW PRICE | $474,900

If you’ve had your eye on this one, it might be time for another look.

📍 216 SW 39th St | Des Moines, IA 50312
4 bedrooms | 1.5 bathrooms | 1,600+ finished sq ft
Detached 2-car garage | Just shy of ½ acre

Extensively renovated over the last two years with a new roof, HVAC, windows, electrical panel, new garage doors, plumbing improvements, transformed main-level layout, beautiful kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, lighting + more.

And one of my favorite parts? The lot. Mature trees, tons of privacy and nearly half an acre right in Des Moines.

Now offered at $474,900
https://listings.dymomedia.com/sites/216-sw-39th-st-des-moines-ia-50312-27277698/branded

Message me for more details or to schedule a private showing!

Tori Day, Realtor®
Sara Hopkins Real Estate Team
[email protected]
Licensed to sell real estate in the State of Iowa

07/28/2026

🚨 PRICE IMPROVEMENT🚨

Now offered at $265,000

This isn't another house with fresh paint and trendy finishes. This is a home where the BIG-TICKET expenses have already been taken care of.

✔️ Updated kitchen with soft-close cabinetry and granite countertops (2022)
✔️ New furnace (2022)
✔️ New water heater (2022)
✔️ New double-hung vinyl windows (2020)
✔️ New LVP siding on the house & garage (2020)
✔️ New roof on both the house & detached 2-car garage (2016)
✔️ Exterior tuck-pointing completed (2021)
✔️ New carpet in the walkout family room & third bedroom (2026)
✔️ Wood-burning fireplace that's been professionally maintained year after year

Now priced $10,000 lower, this home gives you the opportunity to move into a property with the expensive updates already behind you, leaving room to personalize cosmetic touches like flooring or paint over time.

If you've been waiting for a well-maintained home in Norwalk that offers incredible value, with nearly 1,884 sq.ft. of finished living space, this is one you don't want to miss.

📍1301 Meadow Drive, Norwalk, IA 50211

View all photos:
https://listings.dymomedia.com/sites/1301-meadow-dr-norwalk-ia-50211-26640201/branded

📩 Send me a message to schedule your private showing or tag someone who's been looking for a home like this!

MLS # 745038

Licensed to sell real estate in the state of Iowa.

07/20/2026

Would you rather spend your money making a house your own... or replacing the things someone else neglected?

In today's market, value isn't just about updated finishes.

It's about knowing the major investments have already been made.

That's exactly what makes this Norwalk home so compelling.

Over the years, the same family lovingly maintained this home and continued investing in the things that truly protect your investment.

✔ Roof, gutters & soffits (house & garage)
✔ LP SmartSide siding (house & garage)
✔ Double-hung vinyl windows
✔ Remodeled kitchen
✔ New furnace
✔ New water heater
✔ Finished walkout lower level
✔ Detached two-car garage

Now the next owner has the freedom to make it their own instead of budgeting for major repairs.

📍1301 Meadow Drive | Norwalk
💲275,000

I'd love to hear your thoughts...

When you're shopping for a home, what gives you more confidence...beautiful finishes or knowing the expensive projects have already been completed?

Tori Day, Realtor®
515-204-3300
[email protected]
Licensed to sell real estate in the state of Iowa.

07/15/2026

🏡 Big-ticket updates? Already done.

If you've been searching for a home where you can skip the stress of replacing the roof, windows, siding, furnace, or water heater, this one deserves a spot at the top of your list.

📍 1301 Meadow Drive, Norwalk
🔑 $275,000

With nearly 1,900 finished square feet, this well-cared-for split foyer offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a finished walkout lower level complete with a cozy wood-burning stove, spacious family room, and flexible living space.

The beautifully remodeled kitchen features ceiling-height soft-close cabinetry, granite countertops, and newer appliances.

Step outside to enjoy the large deck overlooking the backyard and the oversized 24×24 detached garage—perfect for projects, storage, or extra parking.

The expensive improvements have already been made. Now all that's left is making it your own.

Learn more here: https://www.tourfactory.com/3248249

07/14/2026

What if the smartest home isn't the one with the trendiest finishes... but the one where someone else has already paid for the expensive updates?

In a world where the cost of everything seems to keep climbing, buyer confidence isn't just built on aesthetics...it's built on knowing the home's biggest investments have already been made.

That's exactly what makes 1301 Meadow Drive in Norwalk, IA stand out.

✔ New roof, gutters & soffits on the house and detached garage
✔ LP SmartSide siding on the house and garage
✔ Double-hung vinyl windows throughout
✔ Beautifully remodeled kitchen with soft-close, ceiling-height cabinetry, granite countertops & newer appliances
✔ New furnace
✔ New water heater
✔ Brand-new carpet in lower level living area and upstairs bedroom
✔ Finished walkout lower level
✔ Detached 2-car garage
✔ Fully fenced yard

Lovingly maintained by the same family for more than 30 years, this home offers approximately 1,884 square feet of finished living space and the kind of peace of mind that's hard to put a price on.

Because buying a home isn't just about finding one you love...

It's about finding one that gives you confidence.

📍1301 Meadow Drive | Norwalk
💲$275,000

I'd love to hear your thoughts...

Would you rather buy a home with brand-new flooring, or one where the roof, siding, windows, and mechanicals have already been replaced?

Property website for full listing photos:
https://listings.dymomedia.com/sites/1301-meadow-dr-norwalk-ia-50211-26640201/branded

Licensed to sell real estate in the state of Iowa.
Tori Day, Realtor®

04/29/2026

Check out our blog!

👉🏻
https://www.sarahopkinsrealtor.com/post/can-you-sell-a-house-as-is-in-des-moines-what-sellers-need-to-know
🏡

f you’re thinking about selling your home in the Des Moines area, you’ve probably had this thought: “I just want to sell my house as-is.”

04/13/2026

✨ Improved price + a payment that feels even better ✨

Now offered at $269,900 - and here’s where this gets really exciting…

This home comes with a 9-year property tax abatement, which means your taxes stay significantly lower for years-and that can make a big difference in your monthly payment.

💡 Think: more home, without the full tax burden upfront.
💡 Think: breathing room in your budget.
💡 Think: getting into a home sooner than you thought possible.

And on top of that:
✔️ 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
✔️ Main-level primary suite
✔️ Built-in drop zone
✔️ Main-level laundry
✔️ 1,296 finished sq ft of clean, modern finishes

This price improvement isn't just about the number-it's about creating real opportunity in today’s market.

If affordability has been the thing holding you back… this is one you need to see.

📲 Reach out for a showing or to run the numbers - I’ll help you break down exactly what this looks like for you.

Tori Day, Realtor®
515-204-3300
[email protected]

REMAX Precision
3720 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50313
Sara Hopkins Real Estate Team
Licensed to sell real estate in the state of Iowa

04/12/2026

Thinking about selling your house “as-is”?

Don’t panic-you don’t have to throw that strategy out completely.

But in today’s Des Moines real estate market, “as-is” doesn’t mean buyers won’t do a home inspection or ask for repairs.

The goal isn’t to avoid negotiation-it’s to be prepared for it.

The sellers who are seeing the most success right now are:

✔️ Pricing their home accurately for the market
✔️ Staying open to inspection negotiations
✔️ And making strategic decisions that protect their bottom line

You can still sell successfully-and maximize what you walk away with.

It just comes down to having the right strategy in place from the start. 🤍

If you’re not sure what that looks like for your home, I’m always here to help you map it out.

04/08/2026

First-time homebuyers will always have my heart 🩶

Lauren, getting to walk through this process with you—from the unknowns to the “this is it” moment—was something I’ll never take for granted. Thank you for trusting me and for sharing your experience so openly.

If you’re reading this and thinking…
“I want to buy, but I have no idea where to start”
or
“I’m not sure I’m ready yet…”

You are exactly who I love working with.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need someone in your corner who will walk you through it step by step, answer every question, and make sure you feel confident in every decision.

If that’s you… I’m here when you’re ready 🖤

Tori Day, Realtor®

515-204-3300
[email protected]


Sara Hopkins Real Estate Team

RE/MAX Precision
3720 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50313

Licensed to sell real estate in the state of Iowa