Mindy Sue Goldsberry - Estate Property Specialist

06/19/2026

🏡 Fabulous Finds Friday 🏡

This week's featured home is a true gem for anyone who loves historic character but doesn't want to sacrifice modern convenience.

1131 22nd Street, Des Moines
Listed at $290,000

From the moment you step onto the expansive front porch, this home welcomes you with the kind of craftsmanship and charm that is hard to find today. I absolutely love the original woodwork, beautiful hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and unique architectural details throughout. The blend of historic character and thoughtful updates creates a home that feels both timeless and functional.

Recent improvements include a newer roof, updated HVAC, new driveway, and a spacious deck perfect for enjoying Iowa evenings. The flexible floor plan offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a main-floor office that could also serve as a fifth bedroom. You'll also appreciate the convenience of first-floor laundry and the potential for owner-occupants, investors, or those looking for a home near Drake University.

One detail that really stood out to me is how the modern updates complement the home's original personality rather than erase it. That's not always easy to accomplish, but this home does it beautifully.

If you've been dreaming of a home with character, warmth, and modern comforts, this one is definitely worth a look.

✨ What is your favorite feature—the wraparound porch, the gorgeous woodwork, or the blend of old and new?

If you would like a private tour of this amazing home, reach out to me at 515-979-9181

Courtesy of RE/MAX Revolution – Dillon Bradshaw

06/07/2026

The open house at 602 5th Avenue SE in Altoona today is cancelled - it's SOLD but stay tuned for the next one!

Send a message to learn more

06/06/2026

🏡 Fabulous Finds Friday – Beaverdale Charm Edition! 🏡

I like to share a fabulous find, and this week's pick is a newly listed home that perfectly captures the character so many people love about Des Moines' established neighborhoods.

Located in the desirable Beaverdale/Waveland Park area, this charming home is full of timeless features, including original hardwood floors, formal living and dining spaces, and a bright sunroom overlooking the fenced backyard and patio. 🌳☀️

Need extra space? The finished attic offers additional living area and storage, while the partially finished lower level—with a fireplace and daylight windows—could serve as a family room, home office, hobby space, or cozy retreat.

Outside, you'll find a two-car garage, a new privacy fence, and a neighborhood known for its beautiful mature oak, maple, and sycamore trees. Plus, you're just minutes from golf, the Art Center, swimming, and miles of bike trails.

📍 1211 46th Street, Des Moines 💲 $320,000
Sometimes the most fabulous finds aren't tucked away at estate sales—they're homes filled with character, history, and the promise of a new chapter.

If you would like a private tour, I am here for you 515-979-9181

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Signature.

06/01/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY! 🏡

📍 602 5th Avenue SE, Altoona
📅 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Come take a look at this move-in-ready split-level home in the heart of Altoona!

✨ Features You'll Love:
✔️ Backs directly to Haines Park
✔️ 3 bedrooms
✔️ Newer appliances
✔️ Spacious family room
✔️ 20' x 24' detached garage
✔️ Storage shed for tools and toys
✔️ Southeast Polk School District

One of the biggest highlights is the location! This property borders Haines Park, offering easy access to playgrounds, splash pads, pickleball courts, shelters, and plenty of green space to enjoy.

The main level features a comfortable living room, dining area, and kitchen. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level includes a family room, laundry area, and toilet, with space to potentially add a full bathroom in the future.

Relax on the patio, enjoy the park-like setting, and discover everything this Altoona home has to offer.

Stop by Sunday and see if this could be your next chapter! 🏠✨

05/28/2026

One of the biggest challenges families face after the passing of a loved one isn’t just selling the house — it’s figuring out what to do with everything inside it.

That’s why I’ve built my business around helping with both.

As an Estate Property Specialist, I help families navigate the transition from “we don’t know where to begin” to getting the property prepared for the market with a calm, organized plan.

Whether it’s coordinating an estate sale, preparing a home for listing, or simply helping create a path forward, my goal is to make a difficult season feel a little less overwhelming.

Serving the Des Moines metro area. If you or someone you know needs guidance with an estate property, I’m always happy to be a resource.

05/07/2026

Today, May 7th is "Make a book day", and while it would be hard to make a book in just one day...I did make one this year and it is available for absolutely FREE on my website www.nextchapterservices.com - just click on download my book and it will open as a PDF - no registration needed! My book is called "Your Next Chapter - A Simple Guide to downsizing" - Enjoy!

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04/22/2026

🌿 Walkout Woodland Lake Estates townhome with a VIEW! 🌿

This is one of the rarest townhome opportunities you’ll find in the Des Moines metro.

Tucked into a unique 4-unit complex on nearly 2 acres, this property backs to mature trees and sits just a block from a private 30-acre lake. It’s the perfect blend of low-maintenance living and peaceful, private surroundings — giving you the feel of a single-family home without the typical townhome congestion or traffic.

Step inside to find hardwood floors throughout most of the main level and a spacious living room centered around a cozy fireplace. From here, step out onto the deck and take in the beautiful, wide-open green space views 🌅

The kitchen is efficient and functional with stainless steel appliances and a seamless flow into the main living area — perfect for everyday living or entertaining.

The main level features:
✔️ 2 bedrooms
✔️ Primary suite with walk-in closet & tiled shower
✔️ Additional full bathroom
✔️ Convenient main-floor laundry

Downstairs, the walkout lower level truly shines with brand-new LVP flooring, offering:
✔️ A second living area
✔️ Full bathroom
✔️ Large bedroom with double closets, barn doors & private backyard views

Walkout basements in townhomes are hard to find — and this one delivers in all the right ways.

And just down the street? A private lake where you can fish, kayak, or simply unwind and take in the sunset 💛

Space. Privacy. Views. This one is something special.

Listing price $280,000

📩 Call or Message me for details or a private showing! 515-979-9181

Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX Concepts

04/21/2026

Peep this adorable new townhome listing 👀✨

5673 Ponderosa Drive, Pleasant Hill, Iowa - Listed at $269,500

This one is just like new with over 1,500 finished square feet plus an additional 144 sq ft of storage space! This very well cared for ranch end-unit townhome is ideally located in Pleasant Hill.

The open main level features 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms, beautiful quartz countertops, a pantry, and a classic subway tile backsplash. All appliances stay—including the washer and dryer—making this one truly move-in ready.

The main floor living space opens to a deck overlooking a beautiful green space, offering great rear views plus additional side green space for extra privacy.

Downstairs, you’ll find a spacious family room, 2 additional bedrooms, and a full bathroom—perfect for guests, hobbies, or extra living space.

Enjoy the convenience of a 2-car attached garage, and best of all, all outdoor maintenance is covered by the HOA. Bonus: no HOA dues for the first year—the seller is covering them in full! 🙌

Call me for a private showing! 515-979-9181

Listing courtesy of: Realty One Group Impact

04/20/2026

Big news… my website is officially LIVE! 🎉

You can now visit www.nextchapterservices.com to learn more about everything I offer — from real estate services to senior downsizing, elevated estate/tag sales, and online auctions.

I also created a FREE guide you can download right on the site:
“Your Next Chapter – A Simple Guide to Downsizing”
It’s full of practical tips to make the process feel a little less overwhelming.

If you know anyone who might be going through a move, helping a loved one downsize, or in need of estate sale or auction services, I would be so grateful if you’d share my website with them. ❤️

And a very special THANK YOU to my designer extraordinaire, Jordan Miller Design, for bringing this vision to life!

Here’s to new beginnings and helping others with their next chapter ✨