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Classic Waterbury charm with many of the major updates already completed! SELLER OFFERING A $10,000 CREDIT TOWARD AN INTEREST RATE BUYDOWN! This beautiful 1938 home offers the character that's hard to recreate, including hardwood floors, crown molding, two fireplaces and a screened porch. Enjoy peace of mind knowing many of the big-ticket items have already been taken care of, including a NEW ROOF in 2025, newer furnace and A/C, water heater, sump pump, gutters and fresh interior paint. With over 2,000 finished square feet, a finished lower level, 2-car attached garage and inviting outdoor spaces, this home offers a wonderful combination of character, space and important updates in one of D

$394,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,512 sq ft

5905 Walnut Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

Newer furnace • Screened porch • Crown molding

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Charming Beaverdale Gem with Modern Comforts & Great Outdoor Space! Welcome home to 3600 37th St, a fantastic 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom property perfectly situated in one of Des Moines' most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods. Step inside to discover a spacious, light-filled living room featuring classic character and plenty of room to relax or entertain. The eat-in kitchen is designed for convenience, complete with a functional bar area that's ideal for casual dining or morning coffee. The main level hosts comfortable bedroom spaces, while the partially finished lower level offers excellent bonus square footage; perfect for a rec room, home office, or hobby space. Lower level also in

$188,000

3 beds1 bath916 sq ft

3600 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Private deck • Eat-in kitchen • Outdoor space

$319,900

3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft

4309 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Quartz countertops • Formal dining room • Cozy fireplace

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Lovingly maintained by one owner for nearly 30 years, this move-in-ready Southern Hills home shines with pride of ownership and meticulous care throughout, no projects required! With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, there's plenty of flexible space for everyday living, overnight guests, home offices, or hobbies, plus the convenience of first-floor laundry. The finished basement offers a cozy family room and ample storage, while the attached 2-car garage makes coming home easier as winter approaches, imagine skipping the windshield scraping! Step outside to a fully fenced, low-maintenance backyard filled with mature perennials, where a deck and patio span the entire back of the house, creating pl

$399,000

5 beds2.5 baths1,959 sq ft

3100 SW 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50321

First floor laundry • Finished basement • Deck and patio

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Cheap Home for sale in Des Moines, IA:
Cutest lil bungalow you’ll find North of Grand at this price! Built in 1915, this home is full of charm, character, and all those little details you just can’t find in newer homes. Gorgeous oak woodwork, original doors, hardwood floors, arched doorways, and a brick fireplace with built-in shelving give this home so much personality. The renovated kitchen brings a fresh touch with white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. With 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and nearly 1,000 sq ft on the main level, it's just the right amount of space! Downstairs, you'll find tons of storage, laundry, a utility sink, and room for a future nonconforming guest suite with a shower. Outside is just as

$215,000

2 beds1 bath976 sq ft

669 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Original doors • Brick fireplace • Arched doorways

Property at 6759 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 2 baths

$284,900

3 beds2 baths1,136 sq ft

6759 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 819 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50309, 4 beds, 1 bath

$89,500

4 beds1 bath1,038 sq ft

819 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property at 131 SE 33rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$65,000

2 beds1 bath576 sq ft

131 SE 33rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2313 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$45,000

2 beds1 bath919 sq ft

2313 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 907 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$36,500

3 beds1.5 baths1,081 sq ft

907 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 2200 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$165,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,390 sq ft

2200 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 1229 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, 5 beds, 2 baths

$34,900

5 beds2 baths2,516 sq ft

1229 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 1909 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$339,900

3 beds2 baths1,720 sq ft

1909 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 4706 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$325,000

3 beds2 baths1,566 sq ft

4706 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 1506 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 3 beds, 1 bath

$45,000

3 beds1 bath1,122 sq ft

1506 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 5312 Ingersoll Ave #2, Des Moines, IA 50312, 2 beds, 1 bath

$109,000

2 beds1 bath702 sq ft

5312 Ingersoll Ave #2, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 1305 E 33rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$125,000

2 beds1 bath999 sq ft

1305 E 33rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 711 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$232,500

3 beds2 baths1,000 sq ft

711 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2714 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$190,000

3 beds1 bath1,241 sq ft

2714 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2555 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$415,000

4 beds3 baths1,693 sq ft

2555 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 3620 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$125,000

2 beds1 bath912 sq ft

3620 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 3804 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$100,000

3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft

3804 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 1008 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$250,000

3 beds2 baths1,313 sq ft

1008 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 3724 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, 2 beds, 1 bath

$180,000

2 beds1 bath788 sq ft

3724 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 4650 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$215,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,496 sq ft

4650 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2720 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$194,900

3 beds2 baths704 sq ft

2720 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 1206 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$219,900

3 beds2 baths864 sq ft

1206 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 609 Gray St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$180,000

3 beds2 baths1,451 sq ft

609 Gray St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 5292 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$172,500

2 beds1.5 baths1,132 sq ft

5292 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 228 Marlou Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds, 1 bath

$234,900

3 beds1 bath1,248 sq ft

228 Marlou Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 1311 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$14,600

3 beds1.5 baths1,405 sq ft

1311 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 5435 NW Torgerson Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$174,900

2 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft

5435 NW Torgerson Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 4101 Rose Hedge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$240,000

3 beds2 baths1,134 sq ft

4101 Rose Hedge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 3022 Carr St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$165,000

2 beds1 bath924 sq ft

3022 Carr St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 6017 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322, 2 beds, 2 baths

$150,000

2 beds2 baths720 sq ft

6017 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

Property at 1118 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 2 beds, 1 bath

$179,900

2 beds1 bath750 sq ft

1118 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 1500 Crown Colony Ct #130, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 3.5 baths

$335,000

2 beds3.5 baths2,016 sq ft

1500 Crown Colony Ct #130, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 1229 Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 4 beds, 2 baths

$258,000

4 beds2 baths1,008 sq ft

1229 Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 4307 E Oakwood Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 3 beds, 2 baths

$189,900

3 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft

4307 E Oakwood Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 8050 Warren Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds, 1 bath

$180,000

3 beds1 bath1,248 sq ft

8050 Warren Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 3016 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322, 3 beds, 1 bath

$189,000

3 beds1 bath896 sq ft

3016 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Des Moines

There are currently 1019 cheap homes for sale in Des Moines at a median listing price of $230K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Des Moines stay on the market for 62 days. Popular neighborhoods include Sherman Hill, Valley Junction, Waterbury, Beaverdale, and Downtown Des Moines. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Des Moines every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 200 homes have been sold in Des Moines. In addition to houses in Des Moines, there were also 184 condos, 24 townhouses, and 2 multi-family units for sale in Des Moines last month. Des Moines is a minimally walkable city in Polk County with a Walk Score of 45. Des Moines is home to approximately 203,107 people and 138,466 jobs. Find your dream home in Des Moines using the tools above. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Our top-rated real estate agents in Des Moines are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Des Moines. Our Des Moines real estate stats and trends will give you more information about home buying and selling trends in Des Moines. If you're looking to sell your home in the Des Moines area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Des Moines with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.

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