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address: "2540 73rd Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50322, United States"
latitude: 41.6295
longitude: -93.723
phone: "(515) 440-1111"
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rating: 5
review_count: 2
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# Paramount & Destination Homes

Original Houzz profile: [Paramount & Destination Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/paramount-and-destination-homes-pfvwus-pf~665926380)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Home Builders
- **Location:** Urbandale, IA
- **Serves:** Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, Clive, Grimes, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Adel, Polk City, Windsor Heights, Saylorville, Granger, Beaverdale, Cumming, Berwick
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Destination Homes has 50 years of combined experience, which means we’ve already helped hundreds of customers bring their dream homes to life—and we want to do the same for you. With us, you can be confident that the process of building your dream home will be as simple and stress-free as possible. We’re committed to satisfaction at all stages—before construction, during the build, and after you move in—and we’re available at all stages to answer questions and find solutions to make certain you’re in love with your home. We encourage you to raise your expectations, as we hold ourselves to higher standards in building and customer care.

### Services Provided

- New Home Construction
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- House Plans
- Project Management
- Floor Plans
- Custom Homes

### Areas Served

- Des Moines
- West Des Moines
- Ankeny
- Urbandale
- Waukee
- Johnston
- Clive
- Grimes
- Norwalk
- Pleasant Hill
- Adel
- Polk City
- Windsor Heights
- Saylorville
- Granger
- Beaverdale
- Cumming
- Berwick

### Typical Job Cost

$350,000 - 3,500,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Paramount & Destination Homes |
| Address | 2540 73rd Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50322, United States |
| Phone | (515) 440-1111 |
| Website | http://destinationhomesia.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 36 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/destinationhomesia/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Paramount & Destination Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/paramount-and-destination-homes-pfvwus-pf~665926380)
- **Website:** http://destinationhomesia.com
- **Phone:** (515) 440-1111

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Certified Master Builder, NAHB
- Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines, HBA
- BBB Accredited Business

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Erin Miller-Burton, Oct. 2018**

> I have worked with this company on several projects... their staff and subs are wonderful!  I would recommend them for commercial and residential projects!

**★★★★★ — Rochelle Hiles, Sept. 2018**

> Excellent home builder with a lifetime of experience and relationships. Makes your vision into a reality.   The Paramount \| Destination team is living their passion and every customer matters.

## Selected projects

- [Destination: Custom Home 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/destination-custom-home-2-pj-vj~5708379)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 106
- [Destination: Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/destination-custom-home-pj-vj~4549403)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 73
- [Destination: The Lakeview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/destination-the-lakeview-pj-vj~5154800)
  - Location: Adel, IA
  - Photos: 61
- [Destination: The Paramount Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/destination-the-paramount-modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~5684024)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 59
- [Destination: The Palasade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/destination-the-palasade-pj-vj~4550910)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 140
- [Destination: The Grand Monterey](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/destination-the-grand-monterey-pj-vj~5154465)
  - Location: Grimes, IA
  - Photos: 36
- [Paramount: The Sawgrass](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paramount-the-sawgrass-pj-vj~4549268)
  - Location: Grimes, IA
  - Photos: 108
  - Description: This open floor plan ranch home gets plenty of natural light and has nine foot ceiling throughout & a ten-foot tray ceiling in the master bedroom. The exterior modern stone and stucco façade features contemporary paneled garage doors and casement windows. The Sawgrass plan values space with a spacious kitchen with lots of storage and large island, a main floor laundry area and a garage depth of over 22’, which gives you room to grow.
- [Paramount: The St. Andrews](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paramount-the-st-andrews-pj-vj~4551603)
  - Location: Polk City, IA
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: This classic villa ranch home has a traditional facade with cultured stone accents, a covered front porch and a roomy covered rear patio with cedar deck option. The plentiful windows provide lots of natural light and the 11 foot ceilings in the Dining & Great rooms make each room feel spacious. While the arch top architectural detailing, walk-in pantry and crown molding on the cabinetry add an element of style.
- [Paramount: The Monterey](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paramount-the-monterey-pj-vj~4143176)
  - Location: Waukee, IA
  - Photos: 99
- [Destination: The Aspen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/destination-the-aspen-pj-vj~2154331)
  - Location: West Des Moines, IA
  - Photos: 17
- [Destination: The Cadbury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/destination-the-cadbury-pj-vj~4550873)
  - Location: Waukee, IA
  - Photos: 66
- [Paramount: The St. Thomas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paramount-the-st-thomas-pj-vj~4551409)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 83
  - Description: This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has amazing attention to detail. Open floor plan with arch openings to family room with fireplace. Spacious kitchen with large island/breakfast bar, pantry and more. Enjoy the large master suite with his and her vanities and custom tile shower. Two additional bedrooms, full bath and convenient main level laundry are additional bonuses’ of this home.
- [Paramount: The Oakmont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paramount-the-oakmont-pj-vj~2154339)
  - Location: Carlisle, IA
  - Photos: 43
  - Description: This ranch style home features a beautiful Craftsman façade with cultured stone, batten board siding and beautiful architectural accents. An open floor plan, perfect for family life, has a roomy covered cedar deck as well as a main floor great room with a Craftsman style stone fireplace, built-ins & ten foot ceilings. Enjoy the space of the Oakmont kitchen with a walk-in pantry & a large center island.
- [Paramount: The Jennifer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paramount-the-jennifer-pj-vj~4551524)
  - Location: Waukee, IA
  - Photos: 31
  - Description: This ranch home features a welcoming entryway which opens into the great room with fireplace. The kitchen features walk-in corner pantry and a custom built-in nook for a bonus space. Master bedroom offers a walk-in closet, customer corner tile shower and double vanities. Finished lower level is perfect for additional family room, wet bar, game room, storage and more.
- [Paramount: The Augusta](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paramount-the-augusta-pj-vj~4551295)
  - Location: Polk City, IA
  - Photos: 60
  - Description: The spacious ranch-style Augusta Prairie has 11 foot ceilings & lots of windows for good natural light, while a covered front porch and a roomy covered rear patio, with an option of a cedar deck, give you plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors comfortably. Features like the arch top architectural detailing, tray ceilings in the master bedroom, crown molding on the kitchen cabinets and the cultured stone accent façade provide a sense of luxury.
- [Paramount: The Cypress](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paramount-the-cypress-pj-vj~4551711)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 32
  - Description: This two-story home features Craftsman style exterior details, a covered front porch, stone fireplace, and Craftsman trim throughout. A great place to raise a family, the Cypress Prairie has an open floor plan with a dining & great room opening to a large kitchen & walk-in pantry. Enjoy the convenience of the second floor laundry and the luxury of a large master suite with tile shower, double vanity and large-walk in closet.
- [Paramount: The St. John](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paramount-the-st-john-pj-vj~5154344)
  - Location: West Des Moines, IA
  - Photos: 27
- [Paramount: Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paramount-custom-home-pj-vj~5522900)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 50
- [Destination: The Paramount](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/destination-the-paramount-pj-vj~5154673)
  - Location: Dallas Center, IA
  - Photos: 45
- [Villas at Wolf Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/villas-at-wolf-creek-pj-vj~898604)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 55

[See all 26 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/paramount-and-destination-homes-pfvwus-pf~665926380)

## Ideabooks

- [Modern Farmhouse Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108911649/list/modern-farmhouse-homes) — 56 ideas
- [Kitchen Designs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112478834/list/kitchen-designs) — 46 ideas
- [Wine Cellar Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127961842/list/wine-cellar-ideas) — 45 ideas
- [Outdoor Landscape And Gardening Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132375079/list/outdoor-landscape-and-gardening-ideas) — 174 ideas
- [Great Room Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132375248/list/great-room-ideas) — 6 ideas
- [Office Or Den Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113776723/list/office-or-den-ideas) — 21 ideas
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- [Master Bath Designs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114002466/list/master-bath-designs) — 11 ideas
- [Traditional Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108911680/list/traditional-homes) — 8 ideas
- [Cape Cod Designs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129288234/list/cape-cod-designs) — 1 idea
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- [Our New Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114455418/list/our-new-home) — 75 ideas
- [Rustic Contemporary Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108911625/list/rustic-contemporary-homes) — 1 idea
- [Modern Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108911609/list/modern-homes) — 60 ideas
- [Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109812524/list/landscapes) — 1 idea
- [French Country Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108911723/list/french-country-homes) — 2 ideas

[See all 16 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jamie1148)

## Community Q&A

**Q: what kind of stone is on the front of the house?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What kind of stone is on the facade? On the pillars etc?

A: I’m sorry, this home was built about 7 years ago and we’ve changed our building Managment system since and lost a bunch of our data so I dont have the answer for you.  My apologies…

**Q: is this custom or wallpaper?** *(in Photo Questions)*

is this custom or wallpaper??

A: Thanks, This was a custom painting.

**Q: can you tell me what floor mfg this is-name? thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Want to know floor mfg-name/color

A: Hello!  It is from Hallmark Floors, Novella Collection "Stienbeck Oak".

**Q: Who is the vendor for the built ins?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Is this something that can be ordered online or is this only custom work?

A: Hello Vernique - this was provided by a local vendor to the Des Moines area, The Easy Living Store.

**Q: What is the brand and color of the carpet?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hello there!  This home was completed a few years ago!  Let me do some research for you!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*