MR. MOTO REALTY · Winterset, IOWA
Homes for sale in Winterset, Iowa
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Living in Winterset
A local’s guide to buying in Winterset
Winterset is the Madison County seat, about 27 miles southwest of downtown Des Moines, known for the covered bridges of Madison County and as John Wayne's birthplace. Mr. Moto Realty can set up alerts for new Winterset listings, bring recent sales from the city and the surrounding county, and explain where to find property records at the Madison County Assessor. Because it is farther from the metro core, we will help you plan a day of tours that includes nearby cities. Owners can ask for a written estimate of net proceeds before listing. Winterset covers about 4.8 square miles in Madison County. Homes here are in the Winterset Community School District. Not sure where to start? Tell us your budget and timing, and we will tell you what Winterset has on the market now and what has recently sold. Active Winterset listings appear below.
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Homes for sale in Winterset
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Last checked: 2026-10-22 01:18 AM UTC
Questions about Winterset
Winterset home buying FAQ
What should I know before buying a home in Winterset?
Winterset is the Madison County seat, known for the covered bridges of Madison County and as John Wayne's birthplace. Before you start, decide your price range and timeline, then ask us to set up an alert for new Winterset listings. Property assessments and tax records come from the Madison County Assessor, and we can pull recent sales near any Winterset address you like so you know what similar homes have sold for.
What should I know about buying a rental or flip in Winterset?
Start with the numbers for the specific address: purchase price, likely rent, repairs, taxes and insurance. Some cities require rental registration or inspections, so we confirm Winterset's current rules with the city before you commit. Mr. Moto Realty works with investors across the metro and can pull comparable sales and rental comps for Winterset.
Can Mr. Moto Realty show me homes in other nearby cities?
Yes. Our team works across the Des Moines metro, so you can tour homes in Winterset and other cities on the same day. Cities near Winterset include Earlham, Van Meter, De Soto, Cumming, Waukee and Adel.
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Mr. Moto Realty LLC is a real estate team licensed in the State of Iowa with Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines (Company Lic ID: F05542000), 4001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Affiliated Business Disclosure: Mr. Moto Realty has a business relationship with Growth Construction LLC and Growth Investments LLC, which are owned in whole or in part by members of our team. You are not required to use any affiliated company as a condition of working with us. You are free to choose any contractor or service provider.
Lender and Program Information: Mr. Moto Realty is not a lender. Loan and program eligibility is determined by the lender or program administrator. Buyers are free to choose any lender.