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An awesome opportunity to buy instead of rent in Des Moines! This 2 bed, 1 bath ranch home sits on a double lot surrounded by mature trees with a fully fenced yard. Enjoy a spacious kitchen, open living room & generous sized bedrooms. Completely remodeled in 2018. Minutes from I-235 for easy downtown Des Moines access!

$130,000

2 beds1 bath840 sq ft

2825 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Remodeled in 2018 • Open living room • Spacious kitchen

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Welcome home to 720 NE 5th Street in the heart of Grimes! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers 1,298 square feet of living space and sits on an approximately 0.20-acre lot. With a functional layout and plenty of space to spread out and entertain. This property offers an opportunity to make the space your own while enjoying the convenience of an established Grimes neighborhood within walking distance to parks, restaurants and amenities. The location puts you close to dining, shopping, parks and the community conveniences that make Grimes such a desirable and growing place to call home. Whether you're looking for your first home, a place to grow, or an investment opportunity, this property

$269,989

3 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft

720 NE 5th St, Grimes, IA 50111

Grimes neighborhood • Close to dining • 8,820 sq ft lot

OPEN OCT 10, 1PM TO 3PM

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FALL SPECIAL at Timberline Village! Why wait for new construction when you can have a just-like-new 3-bedroom townhome with high-end finishes and incredible incentives? Enjoy an open-concept floor plan, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, tons of storage, and a 2-car attached garage. Perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for stylish, low-maintenance living. Ask about our current special incentives—we're ready to make a deal that fits your needs!

$299,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,467 sq ft

14144 Wilden Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323

$225 HOA • 2 garage spots • Built 2021

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Affordable, updated and move-in ready! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath Des Moines home offers a fresh start with new flooring and paint throughout. The bright, functional layout includes an additional bonus room that provides valuable extra space and could make a great home office, oversized walk-in closet, hobby room or additional storage. Enjoy a clean, updated interior with plenty of natural light and a home that’s ready to move into without taking on a long list of projects. Conveniently located near the Highland Park neighborhood, with local restaurants, shopping and everyday amenities nearby, plus easy access to downtown Des Moines. Whether you’re looking to purchase your first hom

$139,900

2 beds1 bath890 sq ft

3208 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

New flooring • Bonus room • Natural light

OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM

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Cheap Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome to this beautifully updated ranch in NW Ankeny, offering 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,597 square feet of finished living space. From the moment you step inside, you’ll notice the thoughtful updates throughout, including new flooring and fresh paint. The spacious living room features vaulted ceilings, a statement chandelier, new LVP flooring, and a fireplace flanked by windows overlooking the backyard. The updated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and an adjacent dining area. The primary suite features new carpet, a custom board and batten accent wall, and direct access to the back deck. The updated 3/4 bathroom includes new soft

$379,900

4 beds3 baths1,497 sq ft

2022 NW Lakeside Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Updated ranch • Primary suite • Finished basement

Property at 1011 Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$170,000

2 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft

1011 Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 8130 Dellwood Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 2 baths

$159,900

2 beds2 baths1,124 sq ft

8130 Dellwood Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

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 4456 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$315,000

3 beds2 baths1,284 sq ft

4456 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3620 E 41st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$264,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,400 sq ft

3620 E 41st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2602 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 3.5 baths

$380,000

3 beds3.5 baths1,618 sq ft

2602 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 100 Water St #304, Des Moines, IA 50309, 2 beds, 2 baths

$300,000

2 beds2 baths1,273 sq ft

100 Water St #304, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property at 701 SE 61st St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$341,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,808 sq ft

701 SE 61st St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 4130 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$220,000

3 beds1 bath907 sq ft

4130 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 3203 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$155,000

2 beds1 bath1,014 sq ft

3203 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 206 SW Heritage Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$260,000

4 beds3.5 baths1,528 sq ft

206 SW Heritage Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 315 Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1 bath

$210,000

3 beds1 bath1,318 sq ft

315 Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 1317 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 1 bath

$188,000

3 beds1 bath912 sq ft

1317 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 2079 NW Hickory Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, 2 beds, 1 bath

$122,000

2 beds1 bath888 sq ft

2079 NW Hickory Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 2532 Onawa St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$269,900

3 beds2 baths1,096 sq ft

2532 Onawa St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2652 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$239,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,183 sq ft

2652 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3315 Locust St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$339,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,714 sq ft

3315 Locust St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 1210 NE 60th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$319,990

3 beds2 baths1,498 sq ft

1210 NE 60th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 1011 SW 5th Ct, Grimes, IA 50111, 2 beds, 2 baths

$307,500

2 beds2 baths1,340 sq ft

1011 SW 5th Ct, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 4215 NW 8th Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$359,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,512 sq ft

4215 NW 8th Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 240 SE Dorr Ct, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$365,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,728 sq ft

240 SE Dorr Ct, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 527 Village Ct, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$304,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,500 sq ft

527 Village Ct, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 4418 NW 13th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$349,000

4 beds3 baths1,176 sq ft

4418 NW 13th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 591 NW Cherrywood Ln, Grimes, IA 50111, 3 beds, 2 baths

$310,000

3 beds2 baths1,166 sq ft

591 NW Cherrywood Ln, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 4841 Woodland Ave #6, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 2 beds, 2 baths

$150,000

2 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft

4841 Woodland Ave #6, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property at 5919 Rutland Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311, 2 beds, 1 bath

$231,000

2 beds1 bath840 sq ft

5919 Rutland Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 1219 NW Boulder Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$449,000

4 beds3 baths1,650 sq ft

1219 NW Boulder Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 805 Fireside Dr NW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 4 beds, 3 baths

$312,990

4 beds3 baths1,272 sq ft

805 Fireside Dr NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 12715 Tanglewood Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323, 5 beds, 2.5 baths

$420,000

5 beds2.5 baths1,781 sq ft

12715 Tanglewood Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323

Property at 2329 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$252,900

3 beds2 baths1,115 sq ft

2329 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 104 NW Sunset Ln, Grimes, IA 50111, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$425,000

4 beds3.5 baths1,904 sq ft

104 NW Sunset Ln, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 418 2nd St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035, 4 beds, 2 baths

$255,000

4 beds2 baths853 sq ft

418 2nd St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 3116 SW Arlan Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, 2 beds, 2 baths

$169,900

2 beds2 baths1,056 sq ft

3116 SW Arlan Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 2709 NW Fairfield Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2 baths

$396,000

3 beds2 baths1,417 sq ft

2709 NW Fairfield Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 3138 SW Arlan Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, 2 beds, 2 baths

$175,000

2 beds2 baths1,056 sq ft

3138 SW Arlan Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 5670 Twin Circle Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$379,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,140 sq ft

5670 Twin Circle Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Polk County

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