Homes for sale under $250k in Des Moines, IA

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Homes for sale under $250k in Des Moines, IA
Welcome home! The pride of ownership in this home shows and is ready for you! The main floor features a cozy living room, two nice sized bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, and beautiful hickory cabinets with roll-out shelves. The main bathroom was completed by Re-bath. The living room, bedrooms and hallway have hardwood floors preserved under the carpeting. The basement has some finish with a non-conforming bedroom that could make a great office, den area, bathroom, laundry, and ample storage. The basement was waterproofed by American Perfection and has a warranty through 2029 and is transferable to the next homeowner. The backyard is fenced, has lovely perenn

$185,000

2 beds2 baths790 sq ft

5402 SW 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Eat-in kitchen • Fenced backyard • 6,600 sq ft lot

ABOUT THIS HOME
Homes for sale under $250k in Des Moines, IA
Home is a tear down and to be sold with the lot to its north (720 Monona). Value here is in the land. Will have views of downtown. Development currently ongoing in the area. Price is for both listings combined.

$185,000

1 bed— baths644 sq ft

718 Monona Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Views of downtown • 0.24 acre lot • Garage

ABOUT THIS HOME
Homes for sale under $250k in Des Moines, IA
Discover this charming home nestled on a quiet street. Enjoy the spacious 0.71-acre lot, offering ample space for outdoor activities. There’s room for a pool, tree house, fire pit, or whatever your heart desires. This home provides a peaceful retreat while being just moments away from shopping, activities, and the airport. It was thoughtfully designed with a bedroom on the main level and two more upstairs – all with ample closet space. Multiple bonus/flex spaces which could be used for dining, working from home, reading, or playing. There’s also a two-car garage & unfinished basement to meet your storage and parking needs. All information obtained from seller and pub

$185,000

3 beds1 bath1,113 sq ft

4108 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Room for a pool • Peaceful retreat • 0.71 acre lot

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Homes for sale under $250k in Des Moines, IA
Experience refined living at the highly sought-after 4323 Grand Avenue Condominiums. This elegant 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence blends comfort and convenience with a central location along one of Des Moines’ most beautiful stretches of Grand Avenue. The spacious floor plan features an inviting living and dining area designed for both relaxation and entertaining. A highlight of this home is the three-season room overlooking mature trees, a serene retreat perfect for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. The primary suite includes a private 3/4 bath, while a generously sized second bedroom with an attached full bath offers flexibility for a use as a guest room, den, or home o

$185,000

2 beds2 baths1,156 sq ft

4323 Grand Ave #216, Des Moines, IA 50312

Controlled access • Elevator service • Secure building

ABOUT THIS HOME
Homes for sale under $250k in Des Moines, IA
Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom home, perfectly situated in a growing neighborhood surrounded by new construction. This beautifully updated property features brand-new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roof, siding, and so much more. With all the major updates already completed, this home is move-in ready and built to last. Don’t miss your chance to own a home in an up-and-coming area—come check it out today!

$184,900

4 beds1 bath911 sq ft

2536 Onawa St, Des Moines, IA 50317

New construction • Growing neighborhood • Brand-new hvac

Property at 2618 SE 18th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$184,900

3 beds1.5 baths912 sq ft

2618 SE 18th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 1110 York St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 1 bath

$184,900

3 beds1 bath1,135 sq ft

1110 York St, Des Moines, IA 50316

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 2901 Grand Ave #107, Des Moines, IA 50312, 2 beds, 2 baths

$184,900

2 beds2 baths1,168 sq ft

2901 Grand Ave #107, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 2101 Meadow Ct #602, Des Moines, IA 50320, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$184,500

2 beds2.5 baths1,373 sq ft

2101 Meadow Ct #602, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 1233 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$184,000

3 beds1 bath1,088 sq ft

1233 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3409 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$182,900

2 beds1.5 baths768 sq ft

3409 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 1559 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 3 beds, 1 bath

$182,500

3 beds1 bath1,223 sq ft

1559 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 3912 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$182,500

3 beds1 bath828 sq ft

3912 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2321 Hart Ave #2, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$182,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,226 sq ft

2321 Hart Ave #2, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 3403 Dubuque Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$180,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,608 sq ft

3403 Dubuque Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4290 NW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$180,000

3 beds1 bath758 sq ft

4290 NW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

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

$180,000

3 beds1 bath910 sq ft

1457 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 3119 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$180,000

2 beds1 bath768 sq ft

3119 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 4145 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$180,000

2 beds1 bath832 sq ft

4145 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 2825 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$180,000

2 beds1.5 baths943 sq ft

2825 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2305 Drake Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$180,000

4 beds1.5 baths1,356 sq ft

2305 Drake Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 2601 Sherwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$180,000

3 beds2 baths1,320 sq ft

2601 Sherwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2416 York St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 4 beds, 2 baths

$180,000

4 beds2 baths1,496 sq ft

2416 York St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 1241 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, 3 beds, 1 bath

$180,000

3 beds1 bath1,386 sq ft

1241 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 1943 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, 2 beds, 1 bath

$180,000

2 beds1 bath979 sq ft

1943 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 2916 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 2 baths

$180,000

2 beds2 baths672 sq ft

2916 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3799 Village Run Dr #202, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$180,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,308 sq ft

3799 Village Run Dr #202, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2210 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$180,000

2 beds1 bath832 sq ft

2210 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 1420 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, 8 beds, 5 baths

$179,999

8 beds5 baths3,178 sq ft

1420 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 1303 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 4 beds, 2 baths

$179,990

4 beds2 baths1,453 sq ft

1303 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 2823 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, 4 beds, 2 baths

$179,900

4 beds2 baths1,272 sq ft

2823 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2645 Wisconsin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$179,900

2 beds1 bath956 sq ft

2645 Wisconsin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3663 Grand Ave #905, Des Moines, IA 50312, 1 bed, 1 bath

$179,900

1 bed1 bath938 sq ft

3663 Grand Ave #905, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 126 E Maxwelton Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1 bath

$179,900

3 beds1 bath1,178 sq ft

126 E Maxwelton Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 3308 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$179,900

3 beds1 bath816 sq ft

3308 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 7460 Southview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$179,900

2 beds1 bath912 sq ft

7460 Southview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 1514 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 1 bath

$179,900

3 beds1 bath1,344 sq ft

1514 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 2316 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$179,900

2 beds1 bath926 sq ft

2316 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2614 40th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$179,900

2 beds1 bath672 sq ft

2614 40th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 220 Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1 bath

$179,900

3 beds1 bath1,302 sq ft

220 Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

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Homes for sale under $250k in Des Moines

There are currently 526 homes for sale under $250k in Des Moines. 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 58 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, 193 homes have been sold in Des Moines. In addition to houses in Des Moines, there were also 162 condos, 10 townhouses, and 2 multi-family units 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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