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This meticulously maintained home has been loved by the same owner since it was built in 1958! The home offers a perfect balance of a peaceful retreat and friendly community living. The curb appeal is evident with the manicured lawn & beautiful flower beds that add pops of color throughout the seasons. As you enter, you are greeted by the spacious living room. Original hardwood floors throughout the front living room and 3 bedrooms have been protected by carpet and are in wonderful condition. The kitchen opens to the dining room and family room with cozy fireplace as the centerpiece. This area of the home is a haven for relaxation and entertainment with expansive windows letting in pl

$259,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,317 sq ft

2817 Richmond Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Covered patio • Cozy fireplace • Manicured lawn

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This Union Park home stands out for its meaningful, high-value renovations where it matters most. Major updates include new plumbing and a new 200-amp electrical service, providing long-term reliability and peace of mind. The detached 2-car garage has been refreshed with new siding and paint, and the fully fenced yard offers both function and privacy. Inside, the home continues to impress with new flooring throughout, fresh interior paint, and a fully remodeled kitchen featuring new cabinetry, appliances, and modern finishes. The bathroom has also been completely updated, creating a clean and contemporary feel. The front porch has been opened up to welcome fresh air and morning coffee momen

$199,900

2 beds1 bath970 sq ft

1443 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

New plumbing • Inviting front porch • New gravel driveway

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Single Story Home for sale in Des Moines, IA:
Very nice Lower Beaver ranch ready for new owners! Three bedrooms on the main level, with a full bath. Very nice sunroom addition off the kitchen. Newer roof with preserving overhang and newer kitchen/living room flooring. Tiled lower level, including a second full bath with distinctive black and white checkered tile pattern on the floor, the tub surround, and the wall trim. Outside there is a one-car detached garage and fully fenced yard. All this for under $300,000!!

$234,900

3 beds2 baths1,298 sq ft

3018 Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Newer roof • Sunroom addition • Fully fenced yard

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Single Story Home for sale in Des Moines, IA:
Nice Investment Opportunity. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Ranch Home with a great value add opportunity for a 3rd bedroom or additional living space in the Finished Attic. Home sits on a nice deep lot. Come and See Today!

$89,900

2 beds1 bath720 sq ft

3823 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Finished attic • Deep lot • 7,050 sq ft lot

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Single Story Home for sale in Des Moines, IA:
This home has nice open floor plan kitchen to living room. 2 large bedrooms. 1 bedroom with sliding door to backyard. Roof installed in 2016. Furnace installed 2023. Seller offering $5000 credit at closing towards new flooring or appliances

$153,000

2 beds1 bath952 sq ft

1526 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Open floor plan • Roof installed • Furnace installed

Property at 3616 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$189,900

2 beds1 bath803 sq ft

3616 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 6120 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322, 3 beds, 1 bath

$255,000

3 beds1 bath1,774 sq ft

6120 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

Property at 1432 Royer St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 2 baths

$290,000

3 beds2 baths1,272 sq ft

1432 Royer St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 4316 Grover Woods Ln, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$282,500

3 beds2 baths1,433 sq ft

4316 Grover Woods Ln, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4310 Grover Woods Ln, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$285,000

3 beds2 baths1,365 sq ft

4310 Grover Woods Ln, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4315 Grover Woods Ln, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$284,900

3 beds2 baths1,433 sq ft

4315 Grover Woods Ln, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4400 Honey Bee Rdg, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 3 baths

$319,900

3 beds3 baths1,213 sq ft

4400 Honey Bee Rdg, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4375 E 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$294,990

3 beds2 baths1,372 sq ft

4375 E 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4729 E Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 3 baths

$348,400

4 beds3 baths1,491 sq ft

4729 E Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 1313 Burnham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$259,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,196 sq ft

1313 Burnham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2317 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$214,900

3 beds1 bath1,106 sq ft

2317 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4080 NW 46th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$289,000

3 beds2 baths1,404 sq ft

4080 NW 46th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 1437 E Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, 2 beds, 1 bath

$219,900

2 beds1 bath816 sq ft

1437 E Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 3112 Hart Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, 5 beds, 3 baths

$387,500

5 beds3 baths1,704 sq ft

3112 Hart Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 2420 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 2 baths

$205,000

4 beds2 baths934 sq ft

2420 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 6001 SW 13th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$238,000

3 beds2 baths1,036 sq ft

6001 SW 13th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 3918 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$175,000

2 beds1 bath849 sq ft

3918 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2517 Shaw St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 2 baths

$289,900

2 beds2 baths1,156 sq ft

2517 Shaw St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 217 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1 bath

$175,000

3 beds1 bath816 sq ft

217 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2826 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 2 baths

$135,000

2 beds2 baths740 sq ft

2826 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 3214 Brinkwood Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$232,000

3 beds1 bath1,016 sq ft

3214 Brinkwood Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at Fremont Plan, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$284,000

3 beds2 baths1,321 sq ft

Fremont Plan, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Property at Braxton Plan, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 2 baths

$325,000

2 beds2 baths1,516 sq ft

Braxton Plan, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Property at 154 Crossroads Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds, 2 baths

$390,000

3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft

154 Crossroads Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 1271 E 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$172,900

3 beds1 bath744 sq ft

1271 E 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

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 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 1012 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 3 beds, 1 bath

$169,000

3 beds1 bath1,152 sq ft

1012 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 3405 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$239,900

3 beds1 bath1,140 sq ft

3405 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2208 Tichenor St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$168,900

2 beds1 bath640 sq ft

2208 Tichenor St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 1400 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 2 baths

$192,000

3 beds2 baths988 sq ft

1400 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 2925 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$200,000

3 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft

2925 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2620 Arnold Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, 4 beds, 2 baths

$265,000

4 beds2 baths1,343 sq ft

2620 Arnold Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 1236 63rd St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324, 3 beds, 1 bath

$275,000

3 beds1 bath1,036 sq ft

1236 63rd St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Property at 823 SE 11th Street St, Des Moines, IA 50309, 6 beds, 3 baths

$425,000

6 beds3 baths2,732 sq ft

823 SE 11th Street St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property at 819 SE 11th Street St, Des Moines, IA 50309, 4 beds, 3 baths

$405,000

4 beds3 baths1,218 sq ft

819 SE 11th Street St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Single Story Homes for Sale in Des Moines

There are currently 272 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 66 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, 235 homes have been sold in Des Moines. In addition to houses in Des Moines, there were also 154 condos, 12 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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