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Welcome to this well-located Urbandale townhome offering comfortable living space, a convenient layout, and an inviting neighborhood setting. Enjoy easy access to walking trails, a community pool and tennis courts, plus quick connections to major streets, the interstate, shopping, dining, and more. The main level features a spacious living room, convenient half bath, dining area, and kitchen with a raised breakfast bar overlooking the enclosed courtyard. The private courtyard provides a great spot for relaxing, entertaining, or even creating a small garden, and leads directly to the detached 2-car garage. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, each offering double closets, alo

$180,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,080 sq ft

4457 88th St Unit E, Urbandale, IA 50322

Community pool • Rec room • Tennis courts

OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM

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Welcome home to this beautifully updated two-story townhome in Johnston! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a finished basement, this home offers comfortable living space with room to relax, entertain, and grow. Enjoy the peaceful setting from the private deck overlooking a scenic pond a perfect spot for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. A convenient two-car garage provides plenty of parking and storage. Ideally located near Johnston’s restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and major interstate access, this home combines modern updates with an unbeatable location. Don't miss the opportunity to make this inviting townhome your own! CALL-TEXT to schedule your priva

$240,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,276 sq ft

5819 S Glenstone Ct, Johnston, IA 50131

Private deck • Scenic pond • Convenient garage

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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

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3 Bed , 2 Bath Townhome in Parkside Crossing with almost 1,600 sq. ft of Finished Living Space. Lot of upgrades have been done, newly painted, new LTV flooring and carpet. Furnace and Central Air was replaced a few years ago. Main level has living room with two bedrooms and open kitchen with dining area. Counter tops have been replaced with the butcher block, all new stainless-steel appliances. Lower level has a 2nd family room and a walkout, 1 bedroom and laundry area and full bath. 2 car Attached Garage. All information obtained from Seller and Public Records.

$234,900

3 beds2 baths1,094 sq ft

4841 63rd St, Urbandale, IA 50322

New ltv flooring • New carpet • Walkout lower level

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Cheap Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome to 104 NW Sunset Lane! This spacious two-story home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 1,904 square feet of living space, plus 689 finished square feet in the lower level. The main floor features a comfortable living area with a fireplace, dedicated dining space, and a convenient mudroom and updated kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find all four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and second-floor laundry. The finished lower level provides additional living space, a home theatre setup included with an acceptable offer, a wet bar, and another bathroom perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Outside, enjoy the deck, generous yard, and an oversized three-car attached garage. Located in the Dallas

$415,000

4 beds3.5 baths1,904 sq ft

104 NW Sunset Ln, Grimes, IA 50111

Wet bar • Generous yard • Deck

Property at 3208 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$139,900

2 beds1 bath890 sq ft

3208 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

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 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 725 NE 9th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$330,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,923 sq ft

725 NE 9th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

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 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 3600 SE Glenstone Dr #306, Grimes, IA 50111, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$215,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,482 sq ft

3600 SE Glenstone Dr #306, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 1427 34th Ave SW #209, Altoona, IA 50009, 2 beds, 2 baths

$92,330

2 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft

1427 34th Ave SW #209, Altoona, IA 50009

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 1427 34th Ave SW #106, Altoona, IA 50009, 2 beds, 2 baths

$98,840

2 beds2 baths1,407 sq ft

1427 34th Ave SW #106, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 145 Timberly Ct SE, Wdm, IA 50265, 4 beds, 3 baths

$422,490

4 beds3 baths1,579 sq ft

145 Timberly Ct SE, Wdm, IA 50265

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 1427 34th Ave SW #217, Altoona, IA 50009, 2 beds, 2 baths

$99,540

2 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft

1427 34th Ave SW #217, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 1208 Pleasant St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$329,500

3 beds2.5 baths1,601 sq ft

1208 Pleasant St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 2813 10th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3 baths

$407,220

4 beds3 baths1,579 sq ft

2813 10th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009

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 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 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 1427 34th Ave SW #220, Altoona, IA 50009, 2 beds, 2 baths

$99,400

2 beds2 baths1,415 sq ft

1427 34th Ave SW #220, Altoona, IA 50009

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

$350,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,728 sq ft

240 SE Dorr Ct, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 3040 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, 5 beds, 3 baths

$409,990

5 beds3 baths1,498 sq ft

3040 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

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 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 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 2805 10th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3 baths

$429,990

4 beds3 baths1,579 sq ft

2805 10th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 5626 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$398,990

4 beds2.5 baths1,985 sq ft

5626 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317

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 420 Elkhorn St, Mitchellville, IA 50169, 3 beds, 2 baths

$328,990

3 beds2 baths1,579 sq ft

420 Elkhorn St, Mitchellville, IA 50169

Property at 1459 Indigo Dr SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 3 baths

$290,000

3 beds3 baths1,340 sq ft

1459 Indigo Dr SE, Altoona, IA 50009

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

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 3034 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$424,990

4 beds3 baths1,659 sq ft

3034 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 4116 NE 12th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 4 beds, 3 baths

$359,990

4 beds3 baths1,498 sq ft

4116 NE 12th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 401 SE Delaware Ave #204, Ankeny, IA 50021, 1 bed, 1 bath

$145,000

1 bed1 bath950 sq ft

401 SE Delaware Ave #204, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 1200 Mulberry Dr NW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2 baths

$404,990

3 beds2 baths1,577 sq ft

1200 Mulberry Dr NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 1812 22nd Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 2 baths

$415,000

3 beds2 baths1,449 sq ft

1812 22nd Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Polk County

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