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Move in ready 2 bed, 3 bath home ready for you! New kitchen with stainless appliances (2024), updated full bath (2024), HVAX (2020), new windows (2021), Gutters/siding (2025). All of the hard work has been done for you. Move right in and start enjoying!

$164,500

2 beds2 baths1,080 sq ft

2804 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

New kitchen • Hvac • Gutters

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Welcome to the perfect balance of charm and convenience with this beautiful 2-bedroom w/ a den, 1.5-bath, second story condo that blends Tudor-style character with modern comfort right on the sought after Grand Ave! Nestled in a quiet, established community in the heart of Des Moines, this home offers easy access to two of the city’s most beloved destinations: historic Valley Junction and the vibrant Ingersoll Avenue corridor, both filled with trendy restaurants, boutiques, and local favorites. Inside, you’ll find an inviting layout featuring warm architectural details, gorgeous tile, door knobs and light fixtures, and plenty of natural light. The spacious living area flows int

$190,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,150 sq ft

4341 Grand Ave #4, Des Moines, IA 50312

Ample cabinetry • Inviting layout • Gorgeous tile

$180,000

4 beds2 baths1,496 sq ft

2416 York St, Des Moines, IA 50316

6,500 sq ft lot • Garage • Built 1902

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Des Moines, IA:
Looking for a place to "spread your wings?" This home offers you all the amenities of home ownership plus nearly an acre of land in which to enjoy life. Home is located on a dead end street and features large living room, separate dining room and nice size kitchen. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main floor and all recently updated and remodeled. Lower level features two additional non-conforming bedrooms and a bathroom plus a large additional living area. Oversized building on the property that serves as a garage or could be a large storage building. The feel of a small "ranchette" yet close enough to the city to enjoy all of Des Moines' amenities and lifestyle.

$329,000

5 beds3 baths1,356 sq ft

4725 NE 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Separate dining room • Dead end street • Oversized building

NEW CONSTRUCTION

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Des Moines, IA:
Nearly completed beautifully built home on a the desirable east side with a 9 YEAR DECLINING TAX ABATEMENT! It is being built by Madden Construction, a trusted 5th-generation builder in the Des Moines area. This thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with 2 car attached garage boasts a very functional open layout. The kitchen features rich maple cabinetry, stainless steel GE appliances, a pantry, and a breakfast bar—perfect for casual meals or entertaining. Enjoy LVP flooring throughout the kitchen and living area, highlighted by vaulted ceilings that enhance the open feel. The full basement is ready for your personal touch, with a bathroom stubbed in, an egress window for futur

$280,900

3 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft

2548 Onawa St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Open layout • Rich maple cabinetry • Lvp flooring

Property at 1924 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$225,000

3 beds1 bath1,506 sq ft

1924 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4902 University Ave #335, Des Moines, IA 50311, 2 beds, 2 baths

$178,750

2 beds2 baths1,202 sq ft

4902 University Ave #335, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 2814 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, 4 beds, 2 baths

$275,000

4 beds2 baths2,195 sq ft

2814 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 3832 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 2 baths

$189,000

3 beds2 baths1,178 sq ft

3832 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 5656 Brook View Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$399,900

4 beds2.5 baths2,163 sq ft

5656 Brook View Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2612 Brook View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 3 baths

$315,990

3 beds3 baths1,253 sq ft

2612 Brook View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2617 Brook View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 3 baths

$304,990

3 beds3 baths1,253 sq ft

2617 Brook View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2613 Brook View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 3 baths

$304,990

3 beds3 baths1,253 sq ft

2613 Brook View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 7306 SW 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$211,500

3 beds2 baths1,404 sq ft

7306 SW 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2540 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$383,900

3 beds2 baths1,491 sq ft

2540 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2536 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$394,900

4 beds2.5 baths2,026 sq ft

2536 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 1175 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 6 beds, 2.5 baths

$210,000

6 beds2.5 baths1,568 sq ft

1175 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 2926 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$199,900

3 beds1 bath1,242 sq ft

2926 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 1457 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, 2 beds, 1 bath

$200,000

2 beds1 bath1,410 sq ft

1457 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 5610 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 2 baths

$364,900

2 beds2 baths1,433 sq ft

5610 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2802 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$345,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,252 sq ft

2802 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 1207 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1 bath

$192,000

3 beds1 bath912 sq ft

1207 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 5604 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 3 baths

$394,900

4 beds3 baths1,312 sq ft

5604 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3507 SE 18th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds

$255,000

3 beds— baths1,034 sq ft

3507 SE 18th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 3420 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

3 beds2 baths1,050 sq ft

3420 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 5402 SW 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 2 baths

$185,000

2 beds2 baths790 sq ft

5402 SW 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2426 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$409,900

4 beds2.5 baths2,163 sq ft

2426 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2540 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 2 baths

$184,900

4 beds2 baths1,696 sq ft

2540 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 1457 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, 3 beds, 1 bath

$175,000

3 beds1 bath910 sq ft

1457 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 3634 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$145,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,525 sq ft

3634 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 1341 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314, 2 beds, 1 bath

$140,000

2 beds1 bath884 sq ft

1341 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 2507 E 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 3 baths

$364,990

4 beds3 baths1,498 sq ft

2507 E 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3406 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$309,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,589 sq ft

3406 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 2701 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$169,900

3 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft

2701 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 2324 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 1 bath

$215,000

4 beds1 bath1,222 sq ft

2324 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2402 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$164,900

2 beds1 bath700 sq ft

2402 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2708 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$269,900

4 beds1.5 baths1,128 sq ft

2708 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 3945 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$264,000

4 beds1.5 baths1,617 sq ft

3945 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 3837 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$135,990

3 beds1 bath1,292 sq ft

3837 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 1203 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$160,000

2 beds1 bath856 sq ft

1203 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 1404 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 7 beds, 4 baths

$365,000

7 beds4 baths1,889 sq ft

1404 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Des Moines

There are currently 945 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 67 days and receive 1 offers. Popular neighborhoods include Valley Junction, Sherman Hill, Waterbury, Beaverdale, and Downtown Des Moines. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Des Moines every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 222 homes have been sold in Des Moines. In addition to houses in Des Moines, there were also 150 condos, 10 townhouses, and 1 multi-family unit for sale in Des Moines last month. Des Moines is a minimally walkable city in Iowa 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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