A stretch of farmland in western West Des Moines could transform into a sprawling new community of up to 2,200 homes over the next decade or more. The project, called Trail West, would rise on roughly 300 acres north of Booneville Road and west of Grand Prairie Parkway, with the potential to grow to around 760 acres as it builds out.
The development is being planned by Caliber Homes, which is partnering with Jerry’s Homes, according to Axios. Caliber Homes would focus on higher-end housing priced from $800,000 to $3 million, while Jerry’s Homes would offer lower-priced housing options, the outlet reports. Jerry’s Homes did not immediately respond to Axios’ request for comment.
The first phase alone includes 130 single-family home lots, and those first lots are expected to become available by fall 2027, per the same account. Beyond that initial phase, the number of total phases for Trail West remains undetermined, and the full build-out could take anywhere from 10 to 15 years.
What Else Could Land on the Site
Trail West isn’t limited to single-family houses. The project could eventually include townhomes, rental condos, apartments and neighborhood-scale retail as it matures, Axios notes. Developers reportedly plan to begin grading the land this fall…