Fixer Upper homes for sale & real estate in Polk County, IA

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Fixer Upper for sale in Polk County, IA:
This 2-bedroom, 3-bath, 1,260 sqft home is a great opportunity for investors or anyone looking for a solid fixer-upper. Located in a desirable neighborhood, it offers excellent potential to add value with the right updates. With some renovations and personal touches, this property could easily become a profitable investment or a beautiful home.

$130,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,260 sq ft

3525 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312

6,700 sq ft lot • Built 1920

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Fixer Upper for sale in Polk County, IA:
Investor Special in Prime Urbandale Location! The demo work is already done, now it's ready for your vision. This fixer-upper offers a fantastic opportunity to build equity in one of Urbandale's most desirable neighborhoods. All carpet, pad, and tack strips have been removed, giving you a clean slate to start fresh. Major updates include a new roof, concrete driveway and patio, and newer AC. All appliances stay with the home. Not move-in ready, but packed with potential - perfect for an investor, flipper, or handy buyer looking to customize every detail. Enjoy walking trails right out your backyard that connect to parks and paths throughout the community. This is your chance to create somet

$250,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,683 sq ft

4305 98th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Newer ac • Concrete patio • New roof

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Fixer Upper for sale in Polk County, IA:
Handyman Special/Investment Opportunity. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home on a quiet street in Des Moines!. Home is Being Sold As-Is. Inspections are for Buyers knowledge only, No Repairs will be made. Contact your favorite realtor today for a showing!

$134,000

3 beds1 bath1,178 sq ft

4033 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

6,600 sq ft lot • Built 1946 • Listed 3 days

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Fixer Upper for sale in Polk County, IA:
Opportunity knocking - answer it! There's over 2600 sq. ft. of finished living space in this ranch home priced 80k+ lower than assessed value. 3 car garage, .38 acre, 4 big bedrooms plus office, plus finished basement. 4 Bathrooms, 1st floor laundry. Eat-in kitchen with lots of prep space and plenty of cabinetry overlooking the huge back yard. Big living room for entertaining. Lover level has another family room and 3/4 bath plus plenty of storage. Some fresh paint and new carpet would make a huge impact on this one. Don't miss your chance to create some sweat equity.

$320,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,213 sq ft

1843 Evergreen Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

0.36 acre lot • 3 garage spots • Built 1985

$144,900

3 beds1 bath1,220 sq ft

4300 NE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Country living • Breezeway • Back room addition

Property at 905 Shaw St, Des Moines, IA 50309, 4 beds, 2 baths

$150,000

4 beds2 baths1,480 sq ft

905 Shaw St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property at 12474 Sunset Ter, Clive, IA 50325, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$409,900

4 beds3.5 baths2,386 sq ft

12474 Sunset Ter, Clive, IA 50325

Property at 1847 Virginia Cir, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$175,000

4 beds1.5 baths816 sq ft

1847 Virginia Cir, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 1605 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$185,000

3 beds1 bath1,742 sq ft

1605 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 4910 Pleasant St #20, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 2 beds, 2 baths

$118,000

2 beds2 baths960 sq ft

4910 Pleasant St #20, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property at 139 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 4 beds, 2 baths

$124,999

4 beds2 baths1,664 sq ft

139 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 1225 West St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1 bath

$128,000

3 beds1 bath860 sq ft

1225 West St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2528 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$139,900

3 beds1 bath1,177 sq ft

2528 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2901 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 2 baths

$74,900

3 beds2 baths1,218 sq ft

2901 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 4149 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$130,000

2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft

4149 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 1144 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 4 beds, 2 baths

$224,000

4 beds2 baths1,527 sq ft

1144 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 5618 Linden Cir, Johnston, IA 50131, 2 beds, 2 baths

$200,000

2 beds2 baths1,002 sq ft

5618 Linden Cir, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 3623 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$125,000

2 beds1 bath732 sq ft

3623 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 105 SW Meadowlark Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$294,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,678 sq ft

105 SW Meadowlark Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 2021 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$199,000

2 beds1 bath1,152 sq ft

2021 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2009 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$75,000

4 beds1.5 baths1,376 sq ft

2009 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 3935 122nd St, Urbandale, IA 50323, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$320,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,414 sq ft

3935 122nd St, Urbandale, IA 50323

Property at 3120 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$170,000

3 beds1 bath1,069 sq ft

3120 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 420 9th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 2 beds, 1 bath

$175,000

2 beds1 bath832 sq ft

420 9th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 1424 Milton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, 2 beds, 1 bath

$89,000

2 beds1 bath664 sq ft

1424 Milton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 1005 6th St NW, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$259,000

3 beds1.5 baths880 sq ft

1005 6th St NW, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 5407 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$116,500

2 beds1 bath768 sq ft

5407 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 832 E Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1 bath

$155,000

3 beds1 bath864 sq ft

832 E Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 3419 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$143,900

3 beds1 bath997 sq ft

3419 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 935 Breezewood Cir, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$135,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,400 sq ft

935 Breezewood Cir, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 4211 62nd St #1, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$93,000

2 beds1.5 baths960 sq ft

4211 62nd St #1, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 1348 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 2 beds, 1 bath

$105,000

2 beds1 bath704 sq ft

1348 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 2601 Sherwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$180,000

3 beds2 baths1,320 sq ft

2601 Sherwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2807 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$169,900

2 beds1 bath908 sq ft

2807 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 2605 Sherwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$179,900

3 beds2 baths1,026 sq ft

2605 Sherwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2811 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$87,500

2 beds1 bath664 sq ft

2811 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 3835 8th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$159,900

3 beds1 bath964 sq ft

3835 8th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 2626 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 1 bath

$165,000

4 beds1 bath986 sq ft

2626 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 116 Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 1 bed, 1 bath

$119,900

1 bed1 bath582 sq ft

116 Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 1125 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$165,000

2 beds1 bath880 sq ft

1125 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 4021 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

$349,900

0 beds— baths1,835 sq ft

4021 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Polk County

There are currently 43 fixer upper homes for sale in Polk County at a median listing price of $306K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Polk County stay on the market for 63 days and receive 1 offers. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Polk County every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 637 homes have been sold in Polk County. In addition to houses in Polk County, there were also 572 condos, 36 townhouses, and 3 multi-family units for sale in Polk County last month. Find your dream home in Polk County using the tools above. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Our top-rated real estate agents in Polk County are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Polk County. If you're looking to sell your home in the Polk County area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Polk County with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.

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