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Welcome to a charming ranch home where comfort, convenience, and thoughtful updates come together. This charming ranch home offers comfortable one-level living, a convenient location, and updates that make it easy to move right in. Situated on a large, fenced lot close to the interstate, shopping, dining, and more, this home offers both convenience and value. Inside, you?ll find 3 bedrooms, a full bath, a spacious living room, dining room, and an inviting eat-in kitchen. The kitchen was beautifully remodeled in 2024 with new cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. The washer and dryer were also new in 2024 and will remain with the home. One of the home?s favorite spac

$199,000

3 beds1 bath1,258 sq ft

1037 65th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Remodeled kitchen • Storage shed • Fenced lot

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Why rent when you can own and build equity? This move-in ready 3-bedroom ranch offers an excellent opportunity in a quiet, hidden-gem neighborhood with little to no through traffic, just off SW 9th. The main level features 3 bedrooms, a remodeled full bathroom, living room, eat-in kitchen with new backsplash, and newer vinyl windows. The walkout lower level offers 4th non-conforming bedroom, rec room and direct access to the large, lush backyard. Recent updates include a NEW $15,000 electrical panel, furnace & A/C (2021), roof (2022) with wood underlayment and shingles, and washer & dryer (2025). A small countertop dishwasher has also been added. Enjoy outdoor living from both t

$190,000

4 beds1 bath804 sq ft

606 Cutler Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Large lush backyard • New furnace • Newer vinyl windows

NEW 35 HRS AGO

$170,900

2 beds2 baths1,056 sq ft

3006 SW Arlan Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

$160 HOA • 2 garage spots • Built 2005

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$385,000

3 beds3 baths1,569 sq ft

210 21st St SW, Altoona, IA 50009

8,758 sq ft lot • 3 garage spots • Built 2004

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Priced $15,000 below assessed value, this unique 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Oak Park ranch offers exceptional flexibility, space, and opportunity! Some updates were made in 2022, this spacious home was originally a duplex and still features two kitchens, creating incredible possibilities for multi-generational living, extended family, guest accommodations, or potential conversion back to a duplex. Enjoy the added benefits of an attached garage, double lot, and fully fenced backyard with plenty of room for kids, pets, entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Located on a quiet Oak Park street within walking distance to McHenry Park and Riverview, this home combines neighborhood charm with convenient a

$269,900

4 beds2.5 baths1,301 sq ft

1322 Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Two kitchens • Attached garage • Double lot

Property at 1923 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, 2 beds, 1 bath

$160,000

2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft

1923 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 4105 High St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 2 baths

$385,000

3 beds2 baths1,424 sq ft

4105 High St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 1731 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$227,500

2 beds1 bath768 sq ft

1731 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2001 NE Cypress Cir, Grimes, IA 50111, 3 beds, 3 baths

$367,900

3 beds3 baths1,392 sq ft

2001 NE Cypress Cir, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 613 SE Tower Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$285,000

3 beds2 baths1,154 sq ft

613 SE Tower Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 6900 SE 120th St, Runnells, IA 50237, 3 beds, 1 bath

$310,000

3 beds1 bath1,309 sq ft

6900 SE 120th St, Runnells, IA 50237

Property at 412 Gray St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 4 beds, 1 bath

$170,000

4 beds1 bath894 sq ft

412 Gray St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 313 4th St NW, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3 baths

$315,000

4 beds3 baths1,146 sq ft

313 4th St NW, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 4295 NW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 2 baths

$260,000

3 beds2 baths812 sq ft

4295 NW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 12201 Horton Ave, Urbandale, IA 50323, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$329,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,472 sq ft

12201 Horton Ave, Urbandale, IA 50323

Property at 3250 Kinsey Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$120,000

2 beds1 bath672 sq ft

3250 Kinsey Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 401 NW 10th Cir, Grimes, IA 50111, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$389,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,740 sq ft

401 NW 10th Cir, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 3305 Ep True Pkwy #1201, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 2 beds, 2 baths

$220,000

2 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft

3305 Ep True Pkwy #1201, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 5775 SE 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds, 2 baths

$329,900

3 beds2 baths1,082 sq ft

5775 SE 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 1512 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$185,000

2 beds1 bath820 sq ft

1512 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4309 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$284,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,400 sq ft

4309 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2905 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$199,900

3 beds1 bath1,253 sq ft

2905 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 1505 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 2 beds, 1 bath

$219,000

2 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft

1505 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 1517 SE Delaware Ave #4, Ankeny, IA 50021, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$179,500

2 beds1.5 baths1,260 sq ft

1517 SE Delaware Ave #4, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 2116 NW 44th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 3 baths

$330,000

3 beds3 baths1,277 sq ft

2116 NW 44th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1132 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 4 beds, 2 baths

$235,000

4 beds2 baths768 sq ft

1132 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2607 NW Fairfield Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 5 beds, 2.5 baths

$449,990

5 beds2.5 baths2,065 sq ft

2607 NW Fairfield Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 100 Water St #103, Des Moines, IA 50309, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$315,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,564 sq ft

100 Water St #103, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property at 1209 50th St #6, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 2 beds, 2 baths

$165,000

2 beds2 baths958 sq ft

1209 50th St #6, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property at 140 Timberly Ct SE, Wdm, IA 50265, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$385,115

4 beds2.5 baths1,985 sq ft

140 Timberly Ct SE, Wdm, IA 50265

Property at 5819 S Glenstone Ct, Johnston, IA 50131, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$240,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,276 sq ft

5819 S Glenstone Ct, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 1913 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$285,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,472 sq ft

1913 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 5634 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 3 baths

$411,928

4 beds3 baths1,579 sq ft

5634 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 108 Timberly Ct SE, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$423,990

5 beds3.5 baths1,985 sq ft

108 Timberly Ct SE, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 4841 63rd St, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 2 baths

$234,900

3 beds2 baths1,094 sq ft

4841 63rd St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 314 E Wood St, Polk City, IA 50226, 3 beds, 2 baths

$290,000

3 beds2 baths1,392 sq ft

314 E Wood St, Polk City, IA 50226

Property at 2603 NW Fairfield Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2 baths

$409,990

3 beds2 baths1,427 sq ft

2603 NW Fairfield Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1208 Pleasant St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$329,500

3 beds2.5 baths1,601 sq ft

1208 Pleasant St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 300 9th St NW, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 1 bath

$340,000

3 beds1 bath1,720 sq ft

300 9th St NW, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 1139 Redstone Ln, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 2 beds, 2 baths

$159,900

2 beds2 baths1,056 sq ft

1139 Redstone Ln, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 1427 34th Ave SW #201, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 2 baths

$115,220

3 beds2 baths1,641 sq ft

1427 34th Ave SW #201, Altoona, IA 50009

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Polk County

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