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Step inside this Gladiator Home where strength meets style and every detail is crafted for champions. The GEMINI 1449 plan offers 1,449 square feet on the main level with a thoughtfully designed layout that blends open-concept living with the added comfort of a dedicated dining space perfect for family dinners, entertaining guests, or everyday gatherings. From the moment you enter, you'll notice premium upgrades throughout, including 9-foot ceilings, upgraded LVP flooring in the main areas, and stunning 3cm quartz countertops. The kitchen is designed to impress with full-overlay soft-close cabinetry, 42-inch upper cabinets with crown molding stacked to the ceiling, a spacious walk-in pantry

$415,000

3 beds2 baths1,449 sq ft

1041 2nd St NE, Altoona, IA 50009

Premium upgrades • Open-concept living • 0.23 acre lot

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$10,000 seller concession to put towards appliances, blinds, closing cost, rate buy-down or upgrades. Offer expires 5:00pm 11/6/2026. Offer must be non-contingent and close before 12/31/26. Seller concession needs to be allocated at the time of purchase. Welcome to the popular Caldwell 2-story plan built by Jerry's Homes. 2 car garage. The main floor features a spacious great room with large windows and gas fireplace. LVP flooring throughout main level. Quartz countertops, SS GE appliances and stained quill cabinets as well as a peninsula and dining area with access to your deck. Half bath also on first level. Upstairs is a convenient laundry room, full bath and 3 bedrooms, including the pr

$336,990

3 beds2 baths1,565 sq ft

4220 NE 5th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

6,630 sq ft lot • 2 garage spots • Built 2026

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Right in the heart of Des Moines and just past Waveland Golf Course sits this beautiful 2 bedroom and 1 bath home. Spacious living room area with 1 bedroom on the main level. Updated Kitchen that walks right into a big back yard. Master Bedroom Upstairs. New Roof, gutters and furnace all in the last 2 years.

$234,900

2 beds1 bath1,001 sq ft

1243 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

New furnace • Big back yard • New gutters

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INVESTOR- AND PET-FRIENDLY. Welcome to Three Lakes Estates, the newest community in SE Des Moines, featuring a 9-year tax abatement for significant monthly savings! This thoughtfully designed townhome offers an open-concept main level, featuring 9’ ceilings, a fireplace, large windows, and a sliding door leading to a private patio. Main level has LVP flooring throughout and quartz countertops, with a breakfast bar, pantry, dining area, large closet, and extra under-stair storage. Upstairs, the huge primary suite features tray ceilings, a walk-in closet, and en-suite bath, with dual vanities, quartz countertops, tile flooring, and lots of storage. Two additional bedrooms, a large fu

$259,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,617 sq ft

7000 Lake Ridge Ave #70, Des Moines, IA 50320

Pantry • Quartz countertops • Private patio

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Cheap Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Nearly 2,000 sq ft of finished living space in this spacious two-story townhome featuring 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The open main level offers 9-foot ceilings, a bright great room with large picture windows, and a modern kitchen with quartz countertops, center island, pantry, and dining area that opens to a deck overlooking peaceful pond views. Upstairs includes a generous primary suite with private bath and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and convenient second-floor laundry. The finished basement provides additional living space with a daylight family room, office/flex area, and full bath -- perfect for guests or working from home. All appliances stay, including w

$318,000

3 beds3.5 baths1,230 sq ft

106 NE Country Meadow Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021

Office flex area • Finished basement • Daylight family room

Property at 1224 Granite St NE, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 3 baths

$307,500

3 beds3 baths1,342 sq ft

1224 Granite St NE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 1220 Granite St NE, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 3 baths

$300,000

3 beds3 baths1,343 sq ft

1220 Granite St NE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 1432 NW 3rd Ln, Grimes, IA 50111, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$318,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,538 sq ft

1432 NW 3rd Ln, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 2601 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 3 baths

$304,990

3 beds3 baths1,253 sq ft

2601 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3240 Brook Landing Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 2 baths

$435,990

4 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft

3240 Brook Landing Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3260 Brook Landing Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$430,990

3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft

3260 Brook Landing Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 902 2nd St NE, Altoona, IA 50009, 5 beds, 4 baths

$429,990

5 beds4 baths1,961 sq ft

902 2nd St NE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 1647 20th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$429,900

4 beds3.5 baths1,646 sq ft

1647 20th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 2574 Onawa St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$199,500

2 beds1.5 baths1,117 sq ft

2574 Onawa St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 1218 SE Village View Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$170,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,056 sq ft

1218 SE Village View Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 905 2nd St NE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3 baths

$394,990

4 beds3 baths1,635 sq ft

905 2nd St NE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 145 Beech Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$285,000

4 beds1.5 baths1,002 sq ft

145 Beech Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 1485 Foxtail Dr SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 3 baths

$298,500

3 beds3 baths1,211 sq ft

1485 Foxtail Dr SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 5684 Brookview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$345,750

3 beds2 baths1,321 sq ft

5684 Brookview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 738 SE 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 2 baths

$260,000

4 beds2 baths1,070 sq ft

738 SE 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 306 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$311,900

3 beds2 baths1,313 sq ft

306 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 5407 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$445,990

3 beds2 baths1,870 sq ft

5407 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3221 Brook Landing Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$445,990

3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft

3221 Brook Landing Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 5427 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$430,990

3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft

5427 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2950 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$385,000

4 beds3 baths1,323 sq ft

2950 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 2942 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$385,000

4 beds3 baths1,323 sq ft

2942 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 2938 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$385,000

4 beds3 baths1,323 sq ft

2938 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 4200 62nd St #5, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 1 bath

$112,500

2 beds1 bath960 sq ft

4200 62nd St #5, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 4301 NE 5th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$359,990

3 beds2 baths1,435 sq ft

4301 NE 5th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 4224 NE 5th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$389,990

4 beds2.5 baths1,836 sq ft

4224 NE 5th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 6917 Poppy Ct, Johnston, IA 50131, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$269,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,513 sq ft

6917 Poppy Ct, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 5676 Brook View Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 5 beds, 3 baths

$419,750

5 beds3 baths2,303 sq ft

5676 Brook View Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 6929 Poppy Ct, Johnston, IA 50131, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$269,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,513 sq ft

6929 Poppy Ct, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 2217 Grand Ave #6, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$189,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,226 sq ft

2217 Grand Ave #6, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 5680 Brook View Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$361,750

3 beds2.5 baths1,578 sq ft

5680 Brook View Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 5672 Brook View Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$382,750

5 beds3.5 baths1,745 sq ft

5672 Brook View Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 5688 Brookview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$360,750

3 beds2 baths1,492 sq ft

5688 Brookview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 6945 Poppy Ct, Johnston, IA 50131, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$269,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,513 sq ft

6945 Poppy Ct, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 1479 Foxtail Dr SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 3 baths

$299,000

3 beds3 baths1,211 sq ft

1479 Foxtail Dr SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 1104 Featherstone Ave NE, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2 baths

$347,500

3 beds2 baths1,410 sq ft

1104 Featherstone Ave NE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 1608 NE 25th Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 3 baths

$444,900

3 beds3 baths1,724 sq ft

1608 NE 25th Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Polk County

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