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Welcome to this beautiful 3 bed, 2.5 bath ranch-style home! This property features hardwood floors throughout the main level and a spacious kitchen with a large island, perfect for cooking and entertaining. The kitchen opens to a cozy family room complete with a wood-burning fireplace and underfloor heating for added comfort. All three bedrooms are conveniently located on the main floor. Step outside to a large backyard featuring a 12x24 fenced-in above-ground pool, ideal for summer fun and relaxation. The lower level offers endless possibilities, including potential for a fourth bedroom or additional living space. Major updates include solar panels (2022), roof & gutters (2019).

$304,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,448 sq ft

3838 Valdez Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Underfloor heating • Spacious kitchen • Large backyard

ABOUT THIS HOME
Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome to 3909 68th Street! A charming 2-bed / 1-bath bungalow offering just over 1,240 sq ft of comfortable living. The moment you step inside, you're greeted by a living room complete with the original fireplace and a bay window allowing natural light to shine in. The living room seamlessly flows into the dining area, making it perfect for entertaining. The galley style kitchen conveniently sits just off the dining room and provides ample counter & storage space. Toward the back of the home, you'll find a bonus living/family room, allowing for additional space to unwind, entertain, or possibly use as an office or hobby area! Situated just a few blocks away from Merle Hay Road, this

$250,000

2 beds1 bath1,244 sq ft

3909 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

7,971 sq ft lot • Garage • Built 1941

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome to this beautiful 3-Bedroom 2- Full bathroom Lower Beaver Road Gem This charming three-bedroom, two-full-bath home offering a perfect blend of comfort, updates, and convenience. Located in the highly sought-after Beaverdale area, this property provides quick access to nearby hospitals, restaurants, parks, and all the neighborhood favorites. Step inside to find an updated kitchen with modern finishes and plenty of workspace. The home features a newer roof for added peace of mind, along with generous living spaces that offer room to relax, entertain, and grow. Outside, you'll love the large detached two-car garage with additional storage - ideal for tools, hobbies, or outdoor gear.

$209,900

3 beds2 baths1,224 sq ft

3846 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

0.27 acre lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1951

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ABOUT THIS HOME
Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome to this beautifully maintained, 3-bedroom home nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in Des Moines' East side. Step inside to find hardwood floors, and a bright kitchen with updates and new appliances! The home's partially finished basement offers flexible space for a family room, office, or workout area, whatever fits your lifestyle! The perfect amount of room for storage too. Outside, you'll love the fenced-in backyard filled with perennials that bloom every spring, a brand new retaining wall right behind the garage, a shed and room for a garden! Enjoy the curb appeal of fresh landscaping and flower boxes. Have some peace of mind with a newer roof (2020) and a radon mitigation sys

$225,000

3 beds2 baths1,014 sq ft

3001 Don Lee Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Bright kitchen • New retaining wall • Fenced in backyard

NEW CONSTRUCTION

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome to this Johnston community of Crosshaven! This neighborhood features many home plans that includes the popular Fraser ranch. Open main level with vaulted ceiling, living room with fireplace, kitchen with a huge island and pantry. The primary oasis features a walk-in closet and dual vanities. The main level has two additional bedrooms, full bath and laundry room. Finished lower level has a large family room, fourth bedroom and 3/4 bathroom. Hardie-siding, 15-year water proofing foundation, LVP flooring, passive radon system and more! Located within minutes of Hwy 141, Beaver Creek Golf Course and Johnston High School, enjoy a peaceful lifestyle in this conservation community with pic

$475,000

4 beds3 baths1,410 sq ft

8124 Buckley St, Johnston, IA 50131

Dual vanities • Vaulted ceiling • Walk-in closet

Property at 220 NE Adams Ave, Elkhart, IA 50073, 3 beds, 2 baths

$299,900

3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft

220 NE Adams Ave, Elkhart, IA 50073

Property at 1208 Featherstone Ave NE, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2 baths

$364,900

3 beds2 baths1,433 sq ft

1208 Featherstone Ave NE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 1204 Featherstone Ave NE, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2 baths

$399,900

3 beds2 baths1,410 sq ft

1204 Featherstone Ave NE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 2023 SW Westwood St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 3 baths

$464,990

3 beds3 baths1,420 sq ft

2023 SW Westwood St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 2218 70th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324, 2 beds, 2 baths

$295,000

2 beds2 baths1,450 sq ft

2218 70th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Property at 8208 Mahon Ct, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3 baths

$479,900

4 beds3 baths1,390 sq ft

8208 Mahon Ct, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 819 E Bridge Rd, Polk City, IA 50226, 4 beds, 3 baths

$459,900

4 beds3 baths1,410 sq ft

819 E Bridge Rd, Polk City, IA 50226

Property at 3822 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$198,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,220 sq ft

3822 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 3711 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$200,000

3 beds2 baths686 sq ft

3711 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 1830 Center St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$289,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,040 sq ft

1830 Center St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 6330 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$250,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,016 sq ft

6330 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 500 15th St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2 baths

$289,000

3 beds2 baths1,462 sq ft

500 15th St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 705 35th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3 baths

$480,000

4 beds3 baths1,487 sq ft

705 35th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 4870 Andrews Pl, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 4 beds, 3 baths

$400,000

4 beds3 baths1,615 sq ft

4870 Andrews Pl, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 5022 NE Seneca Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, 4 beds, 3 baths

$619,000

4 beds3 baths1,616 sq ft

5022 NE Seneca Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 3827 NW Reinhart Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$550,085

4 beds3 baths1,746 sq ft

3827 NW Reinhart Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 800 Scenic View Blvd, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$379,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,503 sq ft

800 Scenic View Blvd, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 1959 E Autumn Trail Cir, Polk City, IA 50226, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$695,000

4 beds3.5 baths1,866 sq ft

1959 E Autumn Trail Cir, Polk City, IA 50226

Property at 525 SW Westview Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 1 bath

$260,000

3 beds1 bath1,032 sq ft

525 SW Westview Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 4407 NE 8th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$389,990

3 beds2 baths1,577 sq ft

4407 NE 8th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 1220 34th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3 baths

$459,900

4 beds3 baths1,609 sq ft

1220 34th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 4403 NE 8th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$364,990

3 beds2 baths1,339 sq ft

4403 NE 8th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 3941 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$250,000

3 beds2 baths1,104 sq ft

3941 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 1729 Tuscany Dr SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3 baths

$389,900

4 beds3 baths1,390 sq ft

1729 Tuscany Dr SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 1718 22nd Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3 baths

$394,900

4 beds3 baths1,410 sq ft

1718 22nd Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 1653 20th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 2 baths

$374,900

3 beds2 baths1,410 sq ft

1653 20th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 1659 20th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 2 baths

$354,900

3 beds2 baths1,433 sq ft

1659 20th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 2835 6th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 2 baths

$379,990

3 beds2 baths1,408 sq ft

2835 6th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 2909 6th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 2 baths

$374,990

3 beds2 baths1,427 sq ft

2909 6th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 3807 Glen Ellen Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$250,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,088 sq ft

3807 Glen Ellen Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 402 NE 59th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$379,990

3 beds2 baths1,427 sq ft

402 NE 59th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 413 NE 59th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$459,990

3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft

413 NE 59th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 5462 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320, 5 beds, 3 baths

$405,000

5 beds3 baths1,483 sq ft

5462 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 410 NE 59th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$454,990

3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft

410 NE 59th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 302 NW Arlan Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 1 bath

$255,000

3 beds1 bath1,196 sq ft

302 NW Arlan Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 2412 48th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310, 5 beds, 2 baths

$260,000

5 beds2 baths952 sq ft

2412 48th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Single Story Homes for Sale in Polk County

There are currently 1023 single story homes for sale in Polk County at a median listing price of $300K. 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 57 days and receive 1 offers. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Polk County every 15 minutes.

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