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Almost 1500 sqft of finished living space in this updated 3-4 bedroom home in a nice, quiet neighborhood! Such a clean and well taken care of home! All new flooring (LVP and carpet) and paint throughout! Vinyl replacement windows. The furnace and central air unit were replaced 5 years ago. The main level offers two bedrooms, a full bathroom, family room, kitchen with eat in dining area and access to the extra large deck. The lower level offers so much extra living space! Master is large and attached to a 3/4 bathroom. Additional spacious room can be a large family room or a 4th bedroom! All appliances are included! Outside is an oversized 2 car garage and two storage sheds. The yard is larg

$235,000

4 beds2 baths768 sq ft

1132 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

New flooring • Updated home • Two storage sheds

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This lovely two-story home is nestled on a great lot in a prime NW Ankeny neighborhood just steps from High Trestle Trail! An open floor plan featuring natural light & a neutral palette welcomes you inside. You'll love the newer carpet and fresh paint! The spacious great room boasts a large picture window & gas fireplace. The kitchen offers abundant maple cabinetry, ample counter space & opens to a large dining space with slider access to the deck & fully fenced backyard. A half bath & laundry room complete the main level. Upstairs, find 3 generous-sized bedrooms, including a large primary suite with a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet & full bathroom. The

$330,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,648 sq ft

1629 NW College Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023

Open floor plan • Natural light • Large dining space

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Why rent when you can have this ground floor 3 -bedroom, 2-bath condo in the middle of Johnston! Newer carpeting, newer flooring, plenty of open space and a patio and green space off the slider. No stairs to navigate, and this comes with a one-car garage and an additional outdoor parking space. Leave snow shoveling and yard work behind! Rental restrictions - must be cleared by HOA. Smaller pets allowed.

$155,000

3 beds2 baths1,203 sq ft

10335 Norfolk Dr #10, Johnston, IA 50131

Green space • Open space • One-car garage

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Ground-floor perfection meets an unbeatable central location! This move-in-ready condo features a highly desirable split-bedroom floor plan. The kitchen boasts a spacious eating area and looks out into a light-filled living room, complete with a cozy fireplace and custom built-in shelving. Retreat to the primary suite, which highlights an updated bath, walk-in closet, convenient in-unit washer and dryer, and a unique built-in ironing board. A versatile second bedroom features classic French doors, making it an ideal den or guest space with 3/4 bath with walk in shower. Enjoy your morning coffee on the private patio directly off the living area. Includes a 1-car detached garage just steps aw

$165,000

2 beds2 baths958 sq ft

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

Updated bath • Spacious eating area • Cozy fireplace

NEW CONSTRUCTION

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Cheap Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
New house with 5 year tax abatement! Very functional 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath with extra deep 1 car garage and patio doors on both levels overlooking back yard. Alley access if want to add another garage. Vaulted ceiling in the open kitchen and living room. Beautiful kitchen has quartz tops Samsung stainless steel appliances, pantry, an island and lots of cabinets with soft close drawers/ doors. LVP flooring in kithcen, living room, entry and bathrooms. Slider door out the back of the home to deck and a beautiful lot. Owners' suite has attached bathroom with walk in shower and walk-in closet. Lower level has additional bedroom, bathroom and living room with walkout sliding doors. Super energy ef

$285,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,472 sq ft

1913 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Pantry • Patio doors • Soft close drawers

Property at 1602 Milton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 2 baths

$240,000

3 beds2 baths1,010 sq ft

1602 Milton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 526 NE 56th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$299,500

4 beds2.5 baths1,355 sq ft

526 NE 56th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 5082 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$340,000

3 beds2 baths1,270 sq ft

5082 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4703 Wisconsin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$359,900

4 beds3.5 baths1,476 sq ft

4703 Wisconsin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

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 2524 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$215,000

3 beds1 bath936 sq ft

2524 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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 2702 NE Oak Dr #4, Ankeny, IA 50021, 2 beds, 2 baths

$180,000

2 beds2 baths1,168 sq ft

2702 NE Oak Dr #4, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 2910 NW 17th Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$359,000

4 beds3 baths1,456 sq ft

2910 NW 17th Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 5608 SE 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50320, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$264,500

2 beds2.5 baths1,494 sq ft

5608 SE 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 12527 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50323, 3 beds, 3 baths

$350,000

3 beds3 baths1,454 sq ft

12527 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50323

Property at 3875 NW Irvinedale Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 1 bath

$275,000

3 beds1 bath1,159 sq ft

3875 NW Irvinedale Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 2822 SW Cedarwood Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$432,500

4 beds3 baths1,636 sq ft

2822 SW Cedarwood Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

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 1129 Mason Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$179,000

2 beds1 bath672 sq ft

1129 Mason Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 8698 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA 50325, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$279,999

3 beds1.5 baths1,115 sq ft

8698 Franklin Ave, Clive, IA 50325

Property at 1610 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 2 baths

$230,000

3 beds2 baths1,428 sq ft

1610 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 1427 34th Ave SW #210, Altoona, IA 50009, 2 beds, 2 baths

$86,590

2 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft

1427 34th Ave SW #210, Altoona, IA 50009

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 1324 Birch Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1 bath

$230,000

3 beds1 bath1,091 sq ft

1324 Birch Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2928 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$279,900

4 beds2.5 baths1,032 sq ft

2928 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 504 SW Maplewood Dr, Grimes, IA 50111, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$344,999

3 beds2.5 baths1,593 sq ft

504 SW Maplewood Dr, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 460 S Hickory Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 5 beds, 2 baths

$280,000

5 beds2 baths953 sq ft

460 S Hickory Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 4503 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 2 baths

$273,000

3 beds2 baths1,074 sq ft

4503 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 3908 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$242,500

3 beds1 bath1,292 sq ft

3908 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 1270 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$119,000

2 beds1 bath550 sq ft

1270 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 6202 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$160,000

2 beds1 bath768 sq ft

6202 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 303 2nd St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2 baths

$249,900

3 beds2 baths1,108 sq ft

303 2nd St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

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

Property at 3000 E Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$340,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,822 sq ft

3000 E Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 1427 34th Ave SW #221, Altoona, IA 50009, 2 beds, 2 baths

$81,340

2 beds2 baths1,157 sq ft

1427 34th Ave SW #221, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 4457 88th St Unit E, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$180,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,080 sq ft

4457 88th St Unit E, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 1110 E 6th St #11, Des Moines, IA 50316, 2 beds, 1 bath

$109,900

2 beds1 bath903 sq ft

1110 E 6th St #11, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 720 NE 5th St, Grimes, IA 50111, 3 beds, 2 baths

$269,989

3 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft

720 NE 5th St, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 605 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 4 beds, 3 baths

$324,900

4 beds3 baths1,115 sq ft

605 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2825 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$130,000

2 beds1 bath840 sq ft

2825 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Polk County

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