What Could $750,000 Buy in Waukee?

How much would you be willing to spend on a new home in Waukee? Is $750,000 too much?

According to the Des Moines MLS, the average home sale price in 2011 was $209,930. Even if that's all you're willing to spend, it's still a lot of fun to look.

Check out this home in Waukee, courtesy of Iowa Realty. While you may not be able to make an open house, you can check it out online.

2 SE Place D'avray St., $750,000

Situated on a little known cul-de sac in Waukee, this executive ranch boasts more than 4,200 finished square-feet on over an acre of land.

Just two blocks north of Des Moines Golf & Country Club, the home has 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 half baths. Relax in a great room overlooking your wooded lot or prepare dinner in your centrally-located kitchen.

The master bedroom is on the main level with a luxurious master bathroom. The walkout lower level features a home theater video projection system with 96" screen and a full bar area. If you like technology, you will love the internet accessible Home Logic automation system - controlling 2 furnace thermostats and zones, 3 CCTV cameras, music system, security system and lighting system.

The home also includes a two-car garage with two additional stalls.