Over half an acre in West Des Moines, directly across the street from Stilwell Junior High! This flexible home offers a rare combination of a convenient central location and an oversized, fully fenced, flat backyard with mature trees. Outside, you’ll also find a detached 2.5-car garage, double gate, and open brick patio with plenty of room to enjoy the yard. Inside, the main level features a spacious living room, formal dining room, three bedrooms, an updated full bath, and a cozy sunroom. A unique staircase leads to the upper-level bonus space with a large walk-in closet—perfect for a 4th bedroom, home office, playroom, or hobby space. The lower level offers even more possibilities with a large unfinished area ready for future finishing, abundant storage, laundry, and a half bath. Additional features include vinyl siding, newer covered gutters, newer roofs on the house and garage, plus Ring doorbells at both the front and back entrances. With Stilwell just steps from the front door and more than half an acre to call your own, this is a hard-to-find opportunity in the heart of West Des Moines!