About Us

A Trusted Name Since 1856

With more than 160 years in the real estate industry, Hubbell Realty Company is Central Iowa's go-to company. Since 1998, Hubbell Homes has become synonymous with community advocacy and developing homes tailored to the visions of homeowners. A project special to Hubbell Homes is the Hubbell Extreme Build, which began in 2006. From rebuilding a family's home after a Christmas fire, to building "9 Homes in 9 Days for 9 Families," two Camp Sunnyside cabins & the rebuilding of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Hubbell Homes continues to take the lead in countless communities.

Historical Timeline

A Foundation of Excellence

The Hubbell name is synonymous with community advocacy and real estate in Central Iowa. We've built our reputation on industry knowledge starting from the ground up. Hubbell Realty Company is the real estate leader in Des Moines, providing a full range of services including commercial construction, development services, property management, brokerage and home building.

  • Careers at Hubbell Homes

    Our employees work tirelessly to maintain our reputation of quality and dedication. We invite you to help us carry our mission forward with a belief that passion, integrity and a commitment to our customers will make us the leading provider of real estate solutions today and tomorrow.

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  • Our Parent Company

    Built on almost 160 years of experience, Hubbell Realty Company provides real estate solutions ranging from turnkey and built-to-suit homes to land development and construction management to commercial brokerage and property management.

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The Hubbell Difference

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Why Hubbell?

There are many choices when it comes to building a new home in Des Moines, so what makes Hubbell Homes different? Simply put: We give you more. Built on a strong foundation of integrity and unparalleled customer care, Hubbell Homes partners with the best companies to create energy-efficient homes with quality products that are built to last. And all of our homeowners benefit from our signature Care After You Close, our dedicated warranty care department program. When you add it all up…the choice is clear.

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    An Efficient Lifestyle

    An energy-efficient home benefits you and the environment. Hubbell Homes builds eco-friendly homes in Des Moines that have a positive impact on the community. We use the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) to assure the energy efficiency of each home, and each is outfitted with a passive radon mitigation system to provide homeowners with an extra level of safety and peace of mind.

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      Making It Yours

      A house becomes a home when you put your personal stamp on it. Work with our interior design team to browse all of the personalization options available to you. From Shaw Flooring to Pacific Crest Cabinetry, you'll find the perfect look for your new home.

        Awards & Accolades

        We believe in creating a new standard for homes in Des Moines, and we're glad to see that others agree we provide the very best homebuilding experience.

        7-Time Award Winner

        7-Time Award Winner

        National Quality Housing Award ® from Pro Builder, 2021 Bronze

        National Quality Housing Award ® from Pro Builder, 2021 Bronze

        Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame Inductee

        Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame Inductee

        2016 Best Home Builder

        2016 Best Home Builder

        We love our Hubbell Home and every person at Hubbell we have worked with has been friendly, caring, and knowledgeable.

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