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Classic Beaverdale character meets thoughtful updates in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home just minutes from the heart of the neighborhood. Inside, refinished original hardwood floors, 7-inch wood baseboards and trim, custom built-ins and plantation-style café shutters preserve the details that make this home special. The remodeled kitchen pairs Craftsman-style shaker cabinetry with granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, GE appliances and a full pantry with slide-out storage. Just beyond, the family room is anchored by a brick fireplace, with a cozy adjoining study that offers the perfect tucked-away spot for a home office or reading room. Even the bath celebrates the home's history with a

$389,000

3 beds2 baths2,576 sq ft

1713 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Brick fireplace • Remodeled kitchen • Custom built-ins

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Nestled in the heart of Ankeny’s highly desired Prairie Trail neighborhood, this beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhome combines prime location with turnkey updates! Enjoy unbeatable walkability to Heritage Elementary, Southview Middle School, Ankeny High School, DMACC and The District—putting Ankeny’s finest dining, shopping, library, parks and bike trails right outside your door. Plus, with quick access to the interstate and John Deere, commuting is a breeze. Inside you will find fresh interior paint on levels 1 and 2, brand-new LVP flooring throughout the main level, new carpet on the stairs and 2nd level, updated main-floor ceiling fixtures and a new front storm door.

$260,000

4 beds3.5 baths1,528 sq ft

206 SW Heritage Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

New front storm door • Covered front patio • 2nd-floor laundry

NEW 56 MINS AGO

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Enjoy peaceful pond views and easy West Des Moines living in this beautifully updated ranch townhome! Thoughtfully maintained and move-in ready, this home offers a long list of updates, including newer flooring, an updated kitchen, a beautifully new deck, and a new HVAC system in 2025 for added peace of mind! The main level welcomes you with an open entryway leading into dining room with built in dry bar and continues through to a spacious living room featuring vaulted ceilings and sliding doors that open to the updated deck—an ideal spot to relax, entertain, and take in the serene pond views! The updated kitchen offers a functional layout with plenty of space for both everyday living

$274,900

2 beds2.5 baths1,097 sq ft

4928 Cedar Dr #43, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Open entryway • Built in dry bar • Updated kitchen

NEW 1 HR AGO

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Cheap Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome home to this spacious two-story featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with all four bedrooms conveniently located upstairs, including a private primary suite. The second-floor laundry adds everyday convenience, keeping chores right where you need them. The unfinished basement offers a blank canvas with plenty of potential to create additional living space, a home gym, recreation area, or whatever fits your needs. Outside, enjoy a nice-sized yard with no neighbors directly behind you, offering added privacy and a peaceful backdrop. A great opportunity to make this home your own!

$298,900

4 beds2.5 baths1,657 sq ft

1112 Cove St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Second-floor laundry • Unfinished basement • Nice-sized yard

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Welcome to 216 Summit Circle NW in Bondurant! This well maintained two story home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, nearly 1,700 square feet of living space, and an attached 2 car garage. The main level features an open layout with a spacious living area, dining space, and kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, center island, and pantry. Upstairs you will find all four bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with private bathroom and walk in closet, plus the convenience of second floor laundry. The unfinished basement offers an egress window and plenty of potential for additional living space, a 5th bedroom, a home gym, office, or storage. Outside, enjoy the deck overlooking

$315,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,692 sq ft

216 Summit Cir NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Pantry • Open layout • Private bathroom

Property at 6332 NE 8th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50313, 4 beds, 3 baths

$375,000

4 beds3 baths1,410 sq ft

6332 NE 8th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 5711 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1 bath

$211,500

3 beds1 bath1,449 sq ft

5711 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 4523 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$225,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,276 sq ft

4523 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 4837 86th St #24, Urbandale, IA 50322, 1 bed, 2 baths

$139,900

1 bed2 baths998 sq ft

4837 86th St #24, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 1611 66th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324, 5 beds, 3 baths

$389,000

5 beds3 baths2,107 sq ft

1611 66th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Property at 1905 NW Ashton Ln #2, Ankeny, IA 50023, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$210,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,340 sq ft

1905 NW Ashton Ln #2, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 808 NW Reinhart Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$389,000

4 beds3 baths1,400 sq ft

808 NW Reinhart Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1105 NW 5th St, Grimes, IA 50111, 3 beds, 3 baths

$450,000

3 beds3 baths1,522 sq ft

1105 NW 5th St, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 1003 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 4 beds, 2 baths

$219,900

4 beds2 baths1,587 sq ft

1003 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 2403 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$179,000

3 beds2 baths1,323 sq ft

2403 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 415 31st Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$269,999

2 beds1.5 baths960 sq ft

415 31st Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 110 E Philip St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1 bath

$184,900

3 beds1 bath975 sq ft

110 E Philip St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 320 E Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$209,900

2 beds1 bath888 sq ft

320 E Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 602 NW 10th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$375,900

4 beds2.5 baths1,850 sq ft

602 NW 10th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 4133 98th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$369,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,748 sq ft

4133 98th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 3210 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$149,500

3 beds1 bath1,102 sq ft

3210 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at A-106 2401 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$229,990

3 beds2.5 baths1,418 sq ft

A-106 2401 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4011 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$190,000

3 beds1 bath879 sq ft

4011 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 2008 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$175,000

3 beds2 baths886 sq ft

2008 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 813 SE Uehlamar Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$330,000

3 beds2 baths1,124 sq ft

813 SE Uehlamar Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 216 23rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 3 baths

$319,000

3 beds3 baths970 sq ft

216 23rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 9508 Garnet Ln, Johnston, IA 50131, 3 beds, 2 baths

$255,000

3 beds2 baths1,444 sq ft

9508 Garnet Ln, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 3612 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$304,999

4 beds1.5 baths1,568 sq ft

3612 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 1725 S 50th St #802, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 2 beds, 2 baths

$285,500

2 beds2 baths1,430 sq ft

1725 S 50th St #802, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 1635 Ashwood Dr, Altoona, IA 50009, 5 beds, 3 baths

$400,000

5 beds3 baths1,635 sq ft

1635 Ashwood Dr, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 3506 Skyline Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$450,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,888 sq ft

3506 Skyline Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 4621 Lockner Dr #6, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 2 baths

$199,900

2 beds2 baths918 sq ft

4621 Lockner Dr #6, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 4322 127th St, Urbandale, IA 50323, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$419,500

4 beds2.5 baths2,290 sq ft

4322 127th St, Urbandale, IA 50323

Property at 701 SE Dovetail Rd #12, Grimes, IA 50111, 2 beds, 2 baths

$135,000

2 beds2 baths864 sq ft

701 SE Dovetail Rd #12, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 3201 SW Townpark Cir, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$289,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,288 sq ft

3201 SW Townpark Cir, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 620 NE 7th St, Grimes, IA 50111, 4 beds, 2 baths

$295,000

4 beds2 baths844 sq ft

620 NE 7th St, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 6801 Washington Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324, 3 beds, 3 baths

$350,000

3 beds3 baths1,786 sq ft

6801 Washington Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Property at 1617 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$399,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,366 sq ft

1617 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 2434 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$259,900

4 beds3 baths1,082 sq ft

2434 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 1835 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 4 beds, 2 baths

$298,000

4 beds2 baths1,476 sq ft

1835 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 301 NW Beechwood St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2 baths

$265,000

3 beds2 baths1,021 sq ft

301 NW Beechwood St, Ankeny, IA 50023

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Polk County

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