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Story and a half with three bedrooms, one bath. Formal dining room plus eat in kitchen. Newer carpeting, paint, bath updated 2023. Furnace new 2020, roof 2019, all windows in house updated (except one small one at upstairs landing). Great front porch with newer storm windows. Partially fenced back yard. Back yard retaining wall new August 2026. Convenient to I-235. Special financing with NFC possible. Realtors welcome.

$174,900

3 beds1 bath1,253 sq ft

1128 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

New furnace • Formal dining room • Updated bath

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Completely updated two-bedroom home in a very desirable West Des Moines neighborhood, backing up to fabulous American Legion Park! Enjoy stylish interior improvements and major system updates, including a new furnace and air conditioner (HVAC) in 2024, a new water heater in 2024, and a completely new roof in 2020. Updated kitchen and dining lighting, an updated bathroom, stainless steel appliances, interior paint, and trim complement the home & rsquo; s refreshed feel. Brand-new luxury vinyl plank flooring and carpet are currently being installed to complete the remodel. The inviting open floor plan flows naturally from the bright living room into the dining area and adjoining kitchen,

$228,000

2 beds1 bath1,102 sq ft

636 Linnwill Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50265

New furnace • New air conditioner • New water heater

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$415,000

3 beds2 baths1,505 sq ft

Birmingham Plan, Altoona, IA 50009

3 garage spots • Listed 6 days

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READY TO BUILD

$328,000

3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft

Grant Plan, Ankeny, IA 50023

Large ponds • Variety of lot sizes • High trestle trail

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Cheap Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Berwick Estates - Country Feel with City Convenience Welcome to Berwick Estates, one of Ankeny's most desirable new communities where wide-open spaces meet everyday convenience. Located within the Ankeny School District, this neighborhood offers the perfect blend of rural charm and city access. Enjoy the peace and privacy of a country-like setting without sacrificing proximity to shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Berwick Estates features a wide variety of home sites-including walkout, daylight, and flat lots-giving you the flexibility to build the home that fits your lifestyle. With scenic views, larger lots, and the award-winning Ankeny schools just minutes away, Berwick Estate

$341,500

3 beds2.5 baths1,500 sq ft

Reagan Plan, Ankeny, IA 50021

Larger lots • Scenic views • 3 parking spots

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Property at 1976 NW 126th St, Clive, IA 50325, 2 beds, 2 baths

$385,000

2 beds2 baths1,629 sq ft

1976 NW 126th St, Clive, IA 50325

Property at 927 Maple St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 2 baths

$289,000

3 beds2 baths1,192 sq ft

927 Maple St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 9564 Aster Ln, Johnston, IA 50131, 2 beds, 2 baths

$318,000

2 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft

9564 Aster Ln, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 613 Winegardner Rd, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$249,900

3 beds2 baths1,092 sq ft

613 Winegardner Rd, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2602 SE Victory #225, Grimes, IA 50111, 3 beds, 2 baths

$20,000

3 beds2 baths1,260 sq ft

2602 SE Victory #225, Grimes, IA 50111

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Property at 4333 Parkridge Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 2 beds, 1 bath

$10,500

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

4333 Parkridge Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 528 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, 2 beds, 3 baths

$330,000

2 beds3 baths1,600 sq ft

528 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property at 2471 SE Sunset Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$68,900

3 beds2 baths1,216 sq ft

2471 SE Sunset Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

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Property at 9401 Valley Pkwy, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3 baths

$409,900

4 beds3 baths2,119 sq ft

9401 Valley Pkwy, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 1815 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 1 bath

$320,000

3 beds1 bath— sq ft

1815 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 449 E Burnham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 4 beds, 3 baths

$349,000

4 beds3 baths1,992 sq ft

449 E Burnham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 7002 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds, 2 baths

$145,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

7002 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 1340 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, 2 beds, 1 bath

$200,000

2 beds1 bath799 sq ft

1340 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 6703 NW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$272,000

3 beds1 bath1,046 sq ft

6703 NW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 5431 SE 29th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 4 baths

$349,500

4 beds4 baths1,676 sq ft

5431 SE 29th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 2451 Windover Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$62,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

2451 Windover Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 4805 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 2 baths

$122,000

2 beds2 baths1,056 sq ft

4805 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 1538 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 3 beds, 1 bath

$225,000

3 beds1 bath1,076 sq ft

1538 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 1002 4th St NW, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 1 bath

$276,000

3 beds1 bath1,032 sq ft

1002 4th St NW, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at Jasper Plan, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$389,990

4 beds2.5 baths1,985 sq ft

Jasper Plan, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Property at 12715 Madison Ave, Urbandale, IA 50323, 4 beds, 3 baths

$369,000

4 beds3 baths1,688 sq ft

12715 Madison Ave, Urbandale, IA 50323

Property at 2508 SE Liberty Dr, Grimes, IA 50111, 3 beds, 2 baths

$50,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

2508 SE Liberty Dr, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 1310 NW Campus Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$400,000

4 beds3 baths2,300 sq ft

1310 NW Campus Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1401 NE Heritage Dr, Grimes, IA 50111, 4 beds, 3 baths

$410,000

4 beds3 baths1,521 sq ft

1401 NE Heritage Dr, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 4803 Fieldstone Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 4 beds, 3 baths

$439,900

4 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft

4803 Fieldstone Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at Harrison Plan, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 2 baths

$391,990

3 beds2 baths1,579 sq ft

Harrison Plan, Altoona, IA 50009

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Property at 4306 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$274,900

3 beds1 bath1,010 sq ft

4306 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2301 SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2 baths

$73,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

2301 SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at Harrison III Plan, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$328,500

4 beds2.5 baths1,430 sq ft

Harrison III Plan, Ankeny, IA 50023

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Property at 1405 NW 2nd St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2 baths

$263,500

3 beds2 baths936 sq ft

1405 NW 2nd St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 4522 84th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 2 baths

$239,999

3 beds2 baths1,234 sq ft

4522 84th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 2521 Park Ridge Dr, Granger, IA 50109, 5 beds, 4 baths

$449,000

5 beds4 baths2,456 sq ft

2521 Park Ridge Dr, Granger, IA 50109

Property at 713 SE 69th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 3 beds, 3 baths

$335,698

3 beds3 baths1,701 sq ft

713 SE 69th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 304 12th Ave NW, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3 baths

$330,000

4 beds3 baths956 sq ft

304 12th Ave NW, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at Jasper Plan, Mitchellville, IA 50169, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$331,990

4 beds2.5 baths1,985 sq ft

Jasper Plan, Mitchellville, IA 50169

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Property at 2912 River Ridge Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds, 2 baths

$339,000

3 beds2 baths1,415 sq ft

2912 River Ridge Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Polk County

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