Land for Sale in Des Moines, IA

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Land for sale in Des Moines, IA:
It's more than a home-it's a retreat set on nearly 2.2 acres. A beautiful stone exterior and new landscaping lead you to the front door. Step inside to find new flooring, soaring vaulted ceilings, and two fireplaces in an expansive open concept kitchen, dining, and living space. Marble and quartz finishes elevate every corner-from countertops to fireplaces to bathrooms. The kitchen stuns with a waterfall island and soft-close cabinetry. Four spacious bedrooms are located on the main floor, including a suite ideal for guests or multigenerational living, complete with a generous closet, en-suite bath, and deck access. Upstairs, a primary suite feels like a luxury getaway, featuring a sitting

$749,999

Land2.20 acres (lot)

4390 E Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Open concept kitchen • New landscaping • New flooring

ABOUT THIS HOME
Land for sale in Des Moines, IA:
Includes a detached one-car garage along with surface parking for tenants of both 2703 and 2707 College Ave properties, providing valuable off-street parking rarely found in the area AND will be sold as a package with 2307 and 2707 College Ave

$20,000

Land6,750 sq ft (lot)

2705 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Off-street parking • Listed 70 days

ABOUT THIS HOME
Land for sale in Des Moines, IA:
Opportunity awaits with this residential lot on the east side of Des Moines! Bring your own builder and turn your vision into reality. Whether you’re looking to build your dream home, create a place that’s uniquely yours, or invest in property for the future, this lot offers plenty of potential. Conveniently located near major interstate access, the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Copper Creek, shopping, restaurants, and recreation, you’ll enjoy both accessibility and endless possibilities.

$40,000

Land0.44 acre (lot)

1260 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Residential lot • Shopping • Copper creek

ABOUT THIS HOME
Land for sale in Des Moines, IA:
Excellent opportunity to build your dream home or next investment property! This residential lot is conveniently located on Des Moines' south side with utilities available at the street, helping simplify the building process. Enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, and major roadways while being just minutes from downtown Des Moines. Whether you're a builder, investor, or future homeowner, this lot offers a great opportunity to bring your vision to life. All information obtained from seller and public records.

$120,000

Land0.90 acre (lot)

838 King Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Utilities available • Easy access to parks

ABOUT THIS HOME
Land for sale in Des Moines, IA:
All information obtained from seller and public records.

$1,250,000

Land72.93 acres (lot)

000 E Acorn St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Listed 44 days

Property at 1018 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

$45,000

Land5,300 sq ft (lot)

1018 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 2735 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

$2,393,800

Land119.69 acres (lot)

2735 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 3605 NE 56th St, Altoona, IA 50009

$120,000

Land0.73 acre (lot)

3605 NE 56th St, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 2305 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313

$19,900

Land6,320 sq ft (lot)

2305 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 1215 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

$50,000

Land0.94 acre (lot)

1215 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 705 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

$59,000

Land0.84 acre (lot)

705 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 30 NW 47th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313

$147,000

Land0.86 acre (lot)

30 NW 47th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 1 Border, Des Moines, IA 50315

$575,000

Land26.17 acres (lot)

1 Border, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at Parcels 05002943000000, 05002944000000 & 05002945000000, Des Moines, IA 50317

$60,000

Land9,900 sq ft (lot)

Parcels 05002943000000, 05002944000000 & 05002945000000, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 0002 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320

$1,031,438

Land29.47 acres (lot)

0002 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 3801 Dubuque Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

$59,900

Land0.88 acre (lot)

3801 Dubuque Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 45 Grays Station Plat 4 Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309

$197,000

Land1,969 sq ft (lot)

45 Grays Station Plat 4 Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property at 2315 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

$60,000

Land1.00 acre (lot)

2315 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 0001 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320

$2,058,215

Land41.16 acres (lot)

0001 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 2515 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

$40,000

Land0.24 acre (lot)

2515 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 335 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

$65,000

Land1,964 sq ft (lot)

335 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 2501 Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

$485,000

Land1.42 acres (lot)

2501 Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 000 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

$70,000

Land0.88 acre (lot)

000 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3101 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50320

$250,000

Land1.92 acres (lot)

3101 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 1622 Martin Luther King Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314

$22,000

Land5,460 sq ft (lot)

1622 Martin Luther King Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 821 SE 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

$120,000

Land0.38 acre (lot)

821 SE 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 900 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

$60,000

Land7,854 sq ft (lot)

900 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2350 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

$85,000

Land0.34 acre (lot)

2350 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 4400 SW 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50321

$75,000

Land9,636 sq ft (lot)

4400 SW 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 4469 SW 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50321

$80,000

Land8,145 sq ft (lot)

4469 SW 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 4401 SW 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50321

$75,000

Land9,594 sq ft (lot)

4401 SW 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 4537 SW 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50321

$85,000

Land0.40 acre (lot)

4537 SW 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 4555 SW 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50321

$95,000

Land0.54 acre (lot)

4555 SW 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50321

$225,000

Land1.16 acres (lot)

4492 NE 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

$6,000

Land3,300 sq ft (lot)

Parcel 05002837-000-000 SE 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

$75,000

Land0.48 acre (lot)

2701 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50317

$56,900

Land0.40 acre (lot)

2606 NE 44th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Land for Sale in Des Moines

There are currently 37 land homes for sale in Des Moines at a median listing price of $235K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Popular neighborhoods include Sherman Hill, Waterbury, Beaverdale, Downtown Des Moines, and Ingersoll Park. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Des Moines every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 252 homes have been sold in Des Moines. In addition to houses in Des Moines, there were also 170 condos, 25 townhouses, and 1 multi-family unit 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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