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Affordable opportunity awaits! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 925 square feet of living space on a spacious 0.30-acre lot, giving you the opportunity to put in some sweat equity and make this home your own. The main level features three bedrooms, a full bath, and a functional layout ready for your personal updates and finishes. The basement offers additional space with an egress window and room to create finished living areas to fit your needs. Several important updates have already been completed, including a roof replacement in 2021, weatherization improvements, HVAC tune-up, attic/ceiling insulation, and a newer water heater. The kitchen also features newer appliances, replaced in 20

$155,000

3 beds1 bath925 sq ft

2601 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Hvac tune-up • Spacious lot • Egress window

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Experience the best of downtown living at The Plaza Building, ideally located directly across from the Des Moines Civic Center and just one block from the Downtown Farmers' Market. With convenient interior skywalk access, you're just steps from dining, entertainment, events, shopping, and everything downtown Des Moines has to offer. This beautifully refreshed residence combines modern updates with effortless city living. Enjoy granite countertops, LVP flooring, fresh paint throughout, and a brand-new refrigerator and stove/oven. Step outside onto your private balcony and take in the city views -- the perfect spot to enjoy I-Cubs fireworks right from home. Residents enjoy an impressive colle

$143,000

1 bed1 bath680 sq ft

300 Walnut St #706, Des Moines, IA 50309

Fitness center • Private balcony • City views

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Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom Beaverdale bungalow offering classic character, thoughtful updates, and flexible living space! Step inside to beautiful hardwood floors and a warm, inviting living area filled with natural charm. The updated kitchen provides a fresh, functional space with plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. The lower level adds even more versatility with an additional bathroom and space for recreation, hobbies, a home office, workout area, or storage. Upstairs, you'll find bonus space offering even more possibilities for a home office, hobby room, creative studio, reading area, or additional storage. Outside, enjoy a manageable yard with room to relax, gar

$220,000

2 beds2 baths892 sq ft

2925 48th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310

Manageable yard • Updated kitchen • Bonus space

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No water in this basement! This 1 1/2 story features: three bedrooms, two bathrooms, good sized living room, fenced in backyard, one car attached garage, newer furnace, a/c, and interior tile system with sump pump that will keep it nice and dry! This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 10/17/2026.

$164,900

3 beds2 baths1,188 sq ft

7508 SW 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Interior tile system • Newer furnace • Sump pump

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Cheap Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome to this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready home that features a functional 4-bedroom layout with 2.5 baths; this property offers peace of mind with extensive mechanical and home efficiency upgrades. Key updates include a brand-new furnace (Oct 2025), newer A/C (2023), new microwave, bright LED garage lighting, and a safety handrail added to the garage steps. The home features a fresh, professional Roof Warrior Shingletech application—a proprietary 100% acrylic resin sealer engineered to rehydrate asphalt shingles, lock loose granules, reflect UV rays, and provide mold, mildew, and waterproofing protection. This eco-conscious treatment avoids costly tear-offs, significantly

$335,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,336 sq ft

4111 SW Goodwin St, Ankeny, IA 50023

New furnace • Newer a/c • New microwave

Property at 2517 82nd St, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 3.5 baths

$185,000

2 beds3.5 baths1,666 sq ft

2517 82nd St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 3314 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 4 beds, 2 baths

$314,900

4 beds2 baths1,559 sq ft

3314 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 3400 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$255,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,450 sq ft

3400 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 5445 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$309,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,180 sq ft

5445 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 7815 Douglas Ave #304, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$95,000

2 beds1.5 baths958 sq ft

7815 Douglas Ave #304, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 510 NW Bayberry Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$290,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,520 sq ft

510 NW Bayberry Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 4023 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$140,000

3 beds1 bath864 sq ft

4023 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2540 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$150,000

3 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft

2540 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2210 NW 5th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$399,500

4 beds2.5 baths1,594 sq ft

2210 NW 5th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 912 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 1 bath

$229,900

3 beds1 bath1,144 sq ft

912 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 4809 Tamara Ln, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$339,990

3 beds2.5 baths1,462 sq ft

4809 Tamara Ln, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 1451 20th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$254,900

3 beds1.5 baths788 sq ft

1451 20th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 3120 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$154,000

3 beds1 bath1,182 sq ft

3120 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 746 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50312, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$279,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,467 sq ft

746 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 1507 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 2 beds, 1 bath

$219,000

2 beds1 bath972 sq ft

1507 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 7005 NE 142nd Ave, Maxwell, IA 50161, 3 beds, 2 baths

$215,000

3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft

7005 NE 142nd Ave, Maxwell, IA 50161

Property at 3502 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$224,900

3 beds2 baths1,004 sq ft

3502 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2705 Shoreview Cir, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$429,900

4 beds3.5 baths2,096 sq ft

2705 Shoreview Cir, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 1203 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, 2 beds, 2 baths

$155,000

2 beds2 baths944 sq ft

1203 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 400 Walnut St #704, Des Moines, IA 50309, 2 beds, 2 baths

$265,000

2 beds2 baths1,324 sq ft

400 Walnut St #704, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property at 1230 26th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$345,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,921 sq ft

1230 26th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property at 1011 NW 37th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$399,900

4 beds3 baths1,477 sq ft

1011 NW 37th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 620 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$110,000

2 beds1 bath780 sq ft

620 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 624 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, 3 beds, 2 baths

$260,000

3 beds2 baths1,034 sq ft

624 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property at 1540 S 50th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$400,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,122 sq ft

1540 S 50th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 4837 86th St #10, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 2 baths

$147,000

2 beds2 baths1,008 sq ft

4837 86th St #10, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 4750 NW Piekenbrock Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, 4 beds, 3 baths

$425,000

4 beds3 baths1,860 sq ft

4750 NW Piekenbrock Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 1112 49th St #2, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 2 beds, 2 baths

$135,000

2 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft

1112 49th St #2, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property at 604 3rd St NW, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 1 bath

$215,000

3 beds1 bath1,016 sq ft

604 3rd St NW, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 8194 Sunrise Blvd, Clive, IA 50325, 3 beds, 2 baths

$280,000

3 beds2 baths1,094 sq ft

8194 Sunrise Blvd, Clive, IA 50325

Property at 5613 Brook View Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 2 baths

$300,000

4 beds2 baths1,530 sq ft

5613 Brook View Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 1411 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$209,900

3 beds2.5 baths913 sq ft

1411 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 1404 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314, 3 beds, 1 bath

$134,900

3 beds1 bath816 sq ft

1404 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 513 51st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$415,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,044 sq ft

513 51st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 904 NW Seasons Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$429,900

4 beds3 baths1,500 sq ft

904 NW Seasons Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 119 4th St #106, Des Moines, IA 50309, 2 beds, 2 baths

$309,900

2 beds2 baths1,087 sq ft

119 4th St #106, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Polk County

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