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A little Scandinavian flair, a little Danish charm, and a whole lot of PERSONALITY at 2520 Prospect Rd! Completely redone while keeping its one-of-a-kind personality, this 3-bedroom, 3 bath beauty is full of unexpected details and delightful surprises around every corner. From the timeless brick exterior to its thoughtfully updated interior, this home has a personality all its own! The main level features a cozy fireplace, spacious dining alcove, and timeless redone bath. Head upstairs and discover a light-filled oasis, where skylights bring in beautiful natural light and a 3/4 bath adds convenience to this stunning retreat. It is the kind of space that makes you want to slow down and stay

$275,000

3 beds3 baths1,020 sq ft

2520 Prospect Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Light-filled oasis • Cozy fireplace • Skylights

NEW 6 HRS AGO

$199,900

4 beds2 baths1,216 sq ft

701 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Outdoor recreation • Convenient location • Near riverview park

NEW 6 HRS AGO

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Calling All Investors! Opportunity awaits with this 1,000+ sqft ranch in the heart of the Grand View University neighborhood! Whether you're looking for a rental investment or your next flip project, this home offers plenty of potential. The main level features an open living and dining area with a charming built-in buffet providing extra storage and character. Two bedrooms are conveniently located near the full bathroom. The galley kitchen includes a cozy nook, perfect for a café table or drop zone near the back entrance. There is more! The lower level offers a partially finished nonconforming bedroom, office or playroom, plus an unfinished area with laundry and abundant storage. Lo

$129,900

2 beds2 baths1,058 sq ft

737 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Built-in buffet • Galley kitchen • Nearby parks

NEW 6 HRS AGO

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Calling all investors! This 1.5 story home has all the square feet and bedroom count to make this a good choice with your next rental, flip, or affordable entry point. There is room for some sweat equity with just a little bit of work. The main level offers a large kitchen with entry to deck overlooking the fenced yard. The first floor laundry is shared with the large bathroom. Dining space is shared with the living room. Stairs lead up to two bedrooms. Lower level is unfinished making it great for storage. Need more storage? the two car detached garage has it covered! Did we mention metal siding and Brand New air conditioning! This location is near shops, parks, schools, and a quick commut

$125,000

4 beds1 bath1,191 sq ft

1405 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

New air conditioning • First floor laundry • Large kitchen

NEW 7 HRS AGO

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Cheap Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Invite your friends over for an afternoon at the pool! A clubhouse is available for gatherings as well. Come see this updated unit which includes a newer roof, siding, central air, interior doors, LVP and tile flooring, and paint. The windows are also fairly new. This unit is larger than the other units in the complex due to it having an approximately 100 sq. ft. sunroom. This unit offers an owner’s suite with a full bathroom and tiled shower/tub. It also includes another bedroom and hall bath with a tiled shower. Additional features include crown molding, sunroom, gas log fireplace, central vacuum, washer and dryer, small pantry, stainless steel appliances, and a storage room. Great

$120,000

2 beds2 baths1,198 sq ft

1100 50th St #1208, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Newer roof • Tile flooring • Lvp flooring

Property at 3131 Fleur Dr #503, Des Moines, IA 50321, 2 beds, 2 baths

$340,000

2 beds2 baths1,115 sq ft

3131 Fleur Dr #503, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 4113 NW 17th Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$344,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,493 sq ft

4113 NW 17th Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1644 NW Savannah Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2 baths

$315,000

3 beds2 baths1,166 sq ft

1644 NW Savannah Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 2117 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314, 2 beds, 1 bath

$110,000

2 beds1 bath1,060 sq ft

2117 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 801 NW Greenwood St #25, Ankeny, IA 50023, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$159,900

2 beds1.5 baths1,078 sq ft

801 NW Greenwood St #25, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1950 Copper Wynd Ct, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$310,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,244 sq ft

1950 Copper Wynd Ct, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 2014 Maple Cir, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 3 baths

$344,900

3 beds3 baths1,601 sq ft

2014 Maple Cir, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 1683 NW 100th Pl, Clive, IA 50325, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$334,900

4 beds2.5 baths1,973 sq ft

1683 NW 100th Pl, Clive, IA 50325

Property at 417 NE 6th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$285,000

3 beds2 baths1,162 sq ft

417 NE 6th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 716 5th St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$366,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,500 sq ft

716 5th St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 1912 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, 6 beds, 4 baths

$289,900

6 beds4 baths3,104 sq ft

1912 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 9608 Valdez Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$334,900

3 beds3.5 baths1,934 sq ft

9608 Valdez Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 4326 NE 16th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$325,000

3 beds2 baths1,669 sq ft

4326 NE 16th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 1218 NW 32nd St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$424,900

4 beds3 baths1,431 sq ft

1218 NW 32nd St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 6110 Manchester Ln, Johnston, IA 50131, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$245,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,380 sq ft

6110 Manchester Ln, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 7024 Sheridan Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322, 4 beds, 3 baths

$315,000

4 beds3 baths2,422 sq ft

7024 Sheridan Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 3144 Lakeview Dr SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$450,000

5 beds3.5 baths2,204 sq ft

3144 Lakeview Dr SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 6105 Walnut Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312, 3 beds, 3 baths

$299,900

3 beds3 baths1,920 sq ft

6105 Walnut Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 6605 Roseland Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 1 bath

$254,900

2 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft

6605 Roseland Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 916 29th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$325,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,308 sq ft

916 29th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 4226 High St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 2 baths

$335,000

3 beds2 baths672 sq ft

4226 High St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 937 13th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$325,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,694 sq ft

937 13th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 923 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50312, 3 beds, 2 baths

$335,000

3 beds2 baths1,583 sq ft

923 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 1244 Edgemont St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$350,000

3 beds2 baths1,246 sq ft

1244 Edgemont St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 5449 Kings Row, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$446,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,368 sq ft

5449 Kings Row, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 502 S Granite Way, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$409,900

5 beds3.5 baths1,990 sq ft

502 S Granite Way, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property at 7502 Goodman Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$440,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,024 sq ft

7502 Goodman Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 4225 Grand Ave #9, Des Moines, IA 50312, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$164,900

2 beds1.5 baths1,126 sq ft

4225 Grand Ave #9, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 2302 Glenwood Dr #11, Des Moines, IA 50321, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$220,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,312 sq ft

2302 Glenwood Dr #11, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 12222 Sunset Ter, Clive, IA 50325, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$429,900

4 beds3.5 baths1,970 sq ft

12222 Sunset Ter, Clive, IA 50325

Property at 6465 SE 55th St, Carlisle, IA 50047, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$200,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,020 sq ft

6465 SE 55th St, Carlisle, IA 50047

Property at 5025 NE Briarwood Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$355,000

5 beds3.5 baths1,573 sq ft

5025 NE Briarwood Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 2210 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 4 baths

$245,000

3 beds4 baths2,192 sq ft

2210 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 211 E Hughes Cir, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

2 beds2 baths936 sq ft

211 E Hughes Cir, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 3326 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, 4 beds, 3 baths

$314,900

4 beds3 baths1,535 sq ft

3326 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 908 13th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 2 beds, 1 bath

$189,900

2 beds1 bath699 sq ft

908 13th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Polk County

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