9608 Valdez Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322

A brick front and mature trees set the tone for this split-level home near Urbandale Golf and Country Club, in a neighborhood laced with walking paths that make evening strolls part of the routine. Step through the grand foyer into a sitting room filled with light from the bay windows, a natural spot for morning coffee or a quiet afternoon with a book, then around the corner to a formal dining area where the windows frame the backyard. The kitchen has been refreshed with updated cabinets and countertops and new stainless steel appliances, and it opens straight to the back deck, where a retractable awning lets you choose sun or shade at the push of a button, so dinner outside works on the hottest days of summer. Trees and landscaping wrap the backyard and give it a private, tucked-away feel. Upstairs are three well-sized bedrooms, including a large primary with its own attached bath, plus a full bath off the hallway. The split-level layout gives the lower level its own identity, with a...