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Welcome home to this beautiful Ankeny END unit townhome in great SW Prairie Trail location with green space views all around! Built in 2024, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, upgrades include storm door, window treatments, frameless glass shower door, closet storage systems, upgraded dishwasher & convection/air fryer stove. Tons of natural light, spacious 2 tone kitchen, quartz counters, kitchen island, slow close drawers/cabinets, tiled backsplash & custom shelving in pantry. The main level has an open layout, multiple dining spaces, living room, 1/2 bath & covered front porch makes this a great home to entertain. Upstairs is 3 bedrooms, 2 baths w/ primary suite featuring dual vanity,

$305,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,560 sq ft

2837 SW 24th Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

Green space views • Storm door • Upgraded dishwasher

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Cheap Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Imagine summer afternoons by the pool, morning coffee on the front porch, and evenings relaxing on the deck overlooking your own spacious yard. This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers over 1,300 sq. ft. of comfortable living space on a generous . 334-acre fenced lot, giving you plenty of room to spread out, entertain, garden, or simply enjoy the outdoors. Inside, you'll appreciate the many updates already completed, including newer windows, roof, electrical, furnace, A/C, basement walls with an egress window, and a NEW sewer line. The kitchen is ready to go with a newer refrigerator, stove, and microwave. Outside is where this home really comes to life with a nice above-ground pool, dec

$210,000

3 beds1 bath1,318 sq ft

315 Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Newer windows • Garden pods • Above-ground pool

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Cheap Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Cash-flowing investment ready to go with tenant already in place. Affordable, maintenance-free living in a prime Ankeny location! This two-bedroom, one-bathroom open-concept home features a spacious living room that opens to the deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The updated kitchen with ample storage is perfect for enjoying meals at home. Includes a 1-car detached garage, in unit laundry, and low HOA dues of just $150/month, which cover lawn care, snow removal, exterior maintenance, and trash service. It is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and everyday Ankeny amenities.

$122,000

2 beds1 bath888 sq ft

2079 NW Hickory Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

Updated kitchen • In unit laundry • Open concept home

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$269,900

3 beds2 baths1,096 sq ft

2532 Onawa St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Covered front porch • Egress window • Durable lvp flooring

NEW CONSTRUCTION

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome to the Hamilton in Spring Creek Ridge West - a beautifully designed ranch-style home offering 2,190 sq. ft. of finished living space with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a finished basement. From the moment you enter, the bright foyer leads past two spacious secondary bedrooms and a full bath—ideal for guests or a home office. At the heart of the home is an open-concept kitchen featuring white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a generous island, and ample prep space. The adjoining great room is flooded with natural light from large windows and centered around a cozy electric fireplace. The private primary suite offers a spa-like retreat with a dual-sink vanity, walk

$384,990

4 beds3 baths1,498 sq ft

933 33rd St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Generous island • Open-concept kitchen • Ample prep space

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

$365,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,512 sq ft

4215 NW 8th Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 10266 NW 68th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3 baths

$409,990

4 beds3 baths1,635 sq ft

10266 NW 68th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131

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 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 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 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 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 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 232 Bristlecone Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$240,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,617 sq ft

232 Bristlecone Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

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 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 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 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 4112 NE 12th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$364,990

4 beds2.5 baths2,053 sq ft

4112 NE 12th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 3304 Locust St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 5 beds, 2.5 baths

$319,900

5 beds2.5 baths1,504 sq ft

3304 Locust St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 10263 NW 68th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3 baths

$414,990

4 beds3 baths1,635 sq ft

10263 NW 68th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131

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 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 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 2705 NW Fairfield Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 2 beds, 2 baths

$395,000

2 beds2 baths1,406 sq ft

2705 NW Fairfield Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 2521 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 3 baths

$304,990

3 beds3 baths1,253 sq ft

2521 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 550 Indianola Rd #11, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$445,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,386 sq ft

550 Indianola Rd #11, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 1726 22nd Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$399,900

4 beds3.5 baths1,574 sq ft

1726 22nd Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009

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

Property at 5923 NE Verona Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$329,990

3 beds2 baths1,498 sq ft

5923 NE Verona Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 929 33rd St SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3 baths

$374,990

4 beds3 baths1,498 sq ft

929 33rd St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Polk County

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