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ABOUT THIS HOME
Single Story Home for sale in Des Moines, IA:
Welcome to this charming home located near amenities yet tucked away on a quieter street. This home features a spacious 3-seasons room, high ceilings, and a formal dining area with great natural light throughout. The roof and gutters were installed in 2024, offering added peace of mind. Outside, you'll find a spacious fenced yard with extra parking, mature trees, and plenty of space to entertain guests. All information obtained from seller and public record.

$171,000

2 beds1 bath953 sq ft

1369 York St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Extra parking • 3-seasons room • Fenced yard

NEW 26 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Single Story Home for sale in Des Moines, IA:
Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on quiet street in great SW Des Moines neighborhood. Close to shopping, restaurants. Updated including upstairs bath and kitchen with new appliances. New bath downstairs with new walk in tiled shower. New paint and flooring throughout. Newer roof. 4 seasons porch. Extra off street parking in extended driveway, perfect for a boat or camper. Call your favorite realtor for a private showing today!!!

$219,900

3 beds2 baths864 sq ft

7611 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Upstairs bath • New flooring • New paint

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Single Story Home for sale in Des Moines, IA:
This beautiful Copper Creek ranch offers a tax abatement with several years left. Ask us about the 1% down payment option! This 3-bed, 2-bath home boasts a 2-car garage and an open, main living space. The kitchen offers quartz countertops, a large island, a spacious walk-in pantry, and thoughtful updates, including a new backsplash and modern hardware. The recently fenced in yard offers privacy with modern convenience. The Primary Suite includes a large walk-in closet and a lovely ensuite with a double vanity and walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms and the second bath are located at the front of the home. Don't miss this opportunity just north of Pleasant Hill. Schedule your showing to

$335,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,495 sq ft

2687 E 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Quartz countertops • Large island • Recently fenced yard

ABOUT THIS HOME
Single Story Home for sale in Des Moines, IA:
Investor Special! 1-story home with strong rental potential in a high-demand Des Moines neighborhood. Minutes from downtown, schools, and transit. Needs TLC—perfect for flip or buy-and-hold. Solid bones. Bring your vision and contractor—opportunities like this don’t last!

$95,000

3 beds1 bath936 sq ft

1443 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Solid bones • 5,160 sq ft lot • Built 1905

ABOUT THIS HOME
Single Story Home for sale in Des Moines, IA:
Calling all renovators and property investors! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house presents a great opportunity for the right DIY handyperson, to apply some needed renovations and fresh decorating updates. With the right energy and effort, the right person can make this property feel like home once again, or possibly add it as an investment property for your expanding rental portfolio.

$105,000

2 beds1 bath962 sq ft

2127 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

6,550 sq ft lot • Built 1906 • Listed 4 days

Property at 1002 King Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$144,500

2 beds1 bath512 sq ft

1002 King Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 3042 Sweetwater Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$414,990

4 beds3 baths1,498 sq ft

3042 Sweetwater Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at Reagan Plan, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$379,990

3 beds2.5 baths1,659 sq ft

Reagan Plan, Des Moines, IA 50320

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Property at 3036 Sweetwater Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$420,990

4 beds3 baths1,659 sq ft

3036 Sweetwater Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 4106 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$269,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,356 sq ft

4106 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2913 Shadyoak Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$260,000

3 beds2 baths1,162 sq ft

2913 Shadyoak Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 6513 Center St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324, 4 beds, 2 baths

$250,000

4 beds2 baths1,428 sq ft

6513 Center St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Property at 1615 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, 3 beds, 1 bath

$135,000

3 beds1 bath1,098 sq ft

1615 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 1617 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 2 beds, 1 bath

$140,000

2 beds1 bath864 sq ft

1617 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 3103 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 2 baths

$194,900

2 beds2 baths768 sq ft

3103 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3315 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$227,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,120 sq ft

3315 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 702 45th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312, 3 beds, 2 baths

$435,000

3 beds2 baths1,758 sq ft

702 45th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 3100 64th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

2 beds2 baths1,124 sq ft

3100 64th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 1600 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 2 beds, 1 bath

$149,500

2 beds1 bath1,128 sq ft

1600 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 3906 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$189,000

2 beds1 bath793 sq ft

3906 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 1021 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, 2 beds, 1 bath

$130,000

2 beds1 bath886 sq ft

1021 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 3901 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$265,000

3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft

3901 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2218 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$189,900

2 beds1 bath775 sq ft

2218 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 3846 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$204,900

3 beds2 baths1,224 sq ft

3846 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 4027 NE 43rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$199,500

3 beds1 bath936 sq ft

4027 NE 43rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3001 Don Lee Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$220,000

3 beds2 baths1,014 sq ft

3001 Don Lee Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2404 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$193,000

3 beds1 bath840 sq ft

2404 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 5327 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$214,900

3 beds1 bath1,144 sq ft

5327 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 222 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$200,000

3 beds2 baths786 sq ft

222 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 3215 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$270,000

3 beds1 bath1,348 sq ft

3215 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 3425 SW 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 2 baths

$189,000

2 beds2 baths768 sq ft

3425 SW 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 3845 Sherman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50310, 4 beds, 4 baths

$397,500

4 beds4 baths2,070 sq ft

3845 Sherman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 5458 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$389,900

4 beds3 baths1,464 sq ft

5458 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 2114 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$215,000

3 beds1 bath864 sq ft

2114 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 912 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 4 beds, 1 bath

$210,000

4 beds1 bath840 sq ft

912 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 4512 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$275,000

3 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft

4512 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 937 Caulder Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$275,000

2 beds1 bath1,240 sq ft

937 Caulder Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2710 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$115,000

2 beds1 bath616 sq ft

2710 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 6330 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$250,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,016 sq ft

6330 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 1536 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 2 beds, 1 bath

$110,000

2 beds1 bath816 sq ft

1536 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 2776 NE Norwood Ln, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$159,000

2 beds1 bath800 sq ft

2776 NE Norwood Ln, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Single Story Homes for Sale in Des Moines

There are currently 292 single story 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 Sherman Hill, Historic East Village, Waterbury, Beaverdale, and Downtown Des Moines. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Des Moines every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 233 homes have been sold in Des Moines. In addition to houses in Des Moines, there were also 154 condos, 11 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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