Residential It’s no wonder that more and more, people at every stage of life are deciding to make West Des Moines their home. As area home builders stay on the cutting edge of new development trends, city programs ensure that West Des Moines’ older homes don’t slip into a state of disrepair. In recent years, West Des Moines has seen the construction of residential living, averaging about 429 per year. As a consequence, the city encompasses a variety of residential options, ranging from luxury wooded, gated or golf course communities to mid-range, affordable or starter homes. Townhomes, condominiums and apartments are booming all over the city as residents change their lifestyle and spend less time on yard work and more on travel and play. Parents are drawn to the city’s exceptional schools, pleasant neighborhoods, low crime rates and fine recreational facilities. Single or newly married professionals are attracted by well-paying jobs. And empty-nesters migrate toward West Des Moines looking for hassle free living with plentiful and convenient shopping, entertainment and dining options. Increasingly, home builders are incorporating new trends in their developments, giving residents a chance to enjoy amenities previously available only in large cities and on the East and West Coasts. The accelerated pace of new home construction is expected to continue into the foreseeable future. The city has recently annexed land in Dallas and Warren counties, opening opportunities for even more residential growth. Expectations are that land in Madison County will eventually be incorporated to provide attractive sites for expansion. A sampling of West Des Moines’ residential options includes: Bridgewood Brown's Woods Civic Estates Commerce Fairmeadows Glen Oaks King's Valley Maple Grove Quail Park Somerfield Turnberry Valley Junction Village of Ponderosa Western Hills Westridge Estates