Single Story homes for sale & real estate in Polk County, IA

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Proposed Build: The Maya | Northwood Trail Welcome to the Maya, a beautifully designed ranch by Kimberley Development, set in Northwood Trail where HOA-maintained lawn care and snow removal make life refreshingly low-maintenance. Perfect for retirement. At the heart of the plan is a chef-friendly kitchen with soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops, upgraded tile backsplash, spacious corner pantry, and an oversized island that doubles as a natural gathering spot. The open-concept great room lives large with vaulted ceilings, durable LVP flooring, abundant natural light, and a striking shiplap fireplace. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat with tray ceiling and barn door leading to the

$508,900

4 beds3 baths1,518 sq ft

8905 Beery Pl, Johnston, IA 50131

Quartz countertops • Soft close cabinetry • Oversized island

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Step into this beautifully updated, truly move-in–ready 3-bedroom ranch! Every main room offers a generous, comfortable layout, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of first-floor laundry and an oversized 1-car garage with great storage potential. Set on a solid slab for low-maintenance living, this home has been exceptionally well cared for and is ready for you to start making unforgettable new memories.

$200,000

3 beds1 bath1,248 sq ft

307 Davis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Solid slab • First-floor laundry • Oversized garage

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This stunning walk-out ranch home with almost 3,200 sq ft of living spaceon half an acre is one you will NOT want to miss! The home features brand new quartz countertops throughout, new sinks and garbage disposal, new interior and exterior paint, beautiful crystal light fixtures, and lvp flooring both levels. You will also find extra-large bedrooms and closets, high quality stainless steel appliances, and a gorgeous master bathroom with a newer walk-in shower. The central vacuum system, walk-in pantry, two fireplaces and built in buffet area are added perks. This home is located in the much sought after St. James Place Community in NE Ankeny in one of the best school districts in the state.

$699,000

5 beds3 baths1,933 sq ft

5119 NE Jan Rose Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50021

Quartz countertops • Built in buffet area • Walk-in pantry

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Perfectly maintained home located on the SW side of Ankeny just minutes from Saylorville lake and nearby parks and walking trails. Private quiet street. Open concept floor plan with white kitchen cabinets, center island, tasteful gold handles and lighting, subway tile backsplash and hardwood floors throughout the kitchen area. Make sure to check out the oversized walk-in pantry that seems to just keep going and going! Open style concept flows from kitchen space to the beautifully finished vaulted great room. Enjoy nights by the fireplace with it's shiplap accents. The primary suite with spacious en-suite flows conveniently to the walk in primary closet, that also is attached to the laundry

$349,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,329 sq ft

2909 SW Country Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

Vaulted great room • Private quiet street • 4,541 sq ft lot

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Calling all car collectors, mechanics, and home hobbies! Welcome to this stunning 4 bedroom, 3 bath Johnston ranch. This one has it all! Fireplace, eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and built in hutch, laundry on main, large primary suite with huge walk-in closet, whirlpool, tile shower, large 4 season room, central vac, finished lower level with kitchenette/wet bar, 2 bedrooms down with walk-in closets and jack and jill bath. Lots of storage! This home boasts a huge heated 3 car attached garage plus a "42x74" insulated, heated and cooled shop with a 3/4 bath and an in-floor car hoist!! Connected to the back of the shop is another 12x40 with 2 overhead garage doors f

$1,125,000

4 beds3 baths2,149 sq ft

6404 NW 56th St, Johnston, IA 50131

Huge walk-in closet • Built in hutch • Stainless appliances

Property at 1328 NW 120th St, Clive, IA 50325, 6 beds, 4 baths

$899,999

6 beds4 baths2,949 sq ft

1328 NW 120th St, Clive, IA 50325

Property at 10436 Southerwick Pl, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3 baths

$399,000

4 beds3 baths1,507 sq ft

10436 Southerwick Pl, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 1108 Phillips St, Polk City, IA 50226, 3 beds, 3 baths

$357,000

3 beds3 baths1,555 sq ft

1108 Phillips St, Polk City, IA 50226

Property at 325 11th St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2 baths

$449,900

3 beds2 baths1,613 sq ft

325 11th St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 321 11th St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2 baths

$419,900

3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft

321 11th St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 102 35th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 3 baths

$389,000

3 beds3 baths1,392 sq ft

102 35th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 2860 NW Brookside Dr, Grimes, IA 50111, 4 beds, 3 baths

$699,900

4 beds3 baths1,915 sq ft

2860 NW Brookside Dr, Grimes, IA 50111

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

$125,500

2 beds1 bath752 sq ft

1424 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 1422 Royer St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 2 beds, 1 bath

$145,000

2 beds1 bath672 sq ft

1422 Royer St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 3214 Locust St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 2 beds, 2 baths

$287,000

2 beds2 baths1,205 sq ft

3214 Locust St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 817 3rd St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2 baths

$305,000

3 beds2 baths1,166 sq ft

817 3rd St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 813 3rd St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 2 beds, 2 baths

$310,000

2 beds2 baths1,218 sq ft

813 3rd St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 3125 Raccoon St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 1 bath

$250,000

4 beds1 bath1,250 sq ft

3125 Raccoon St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2930 SE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$155,000

2 beds1 bath709 sq ft

2930 SE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 5327 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$229,900

3 beds1 bath1,144 sq ft

5327 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 558 SE Hollow Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 2 baths

$416,000

3 beds2 baths1,460 sq ft

558 SE Hollow Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 3207 Vilura Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$270,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,116 sq ft

3207 Vilura Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 6003 NE Sherman Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, 4 beds, 3 baths

$659,900

4 beds3 baths1,861 sq ft

6003 NE Sherman Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 1829 Pearl Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 1 bath

$230,000

3 beds1 bath912 sq ft

1829 Pearl Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 605 Pelican Dr, Polk City, IA 50226, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$892,700

4 beds3.5 baths2,311 sq ft

605 Pelican Dr, Polk City, IA 50226

Property at 9013 Timberwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$765,000

4 beds3.5 baths1,725 sq ft

9013 Timberwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 3416 Hillcrest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$234,900

3 beds1.5 baths960 sq ft

3416 Hillcrest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2722 Chicago Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$132,900

2 beds1 bath616 sq ft

2722 Chicago Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 469 SE Hollow Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 4 beds, 3 baths

$465,000

4 beds3 baths1,385 sq ft

469 SE Hollow Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 238 NE 62nd St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 5 beds, 3 baths

$615,000

5 beds3 baths1,533 sq ft

238 NE 62nd St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 412 Fulton Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 2 baths

$189,900

2 beds2 baths880 sq ft

412 Fulton Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 912 10th Avenue Pl SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 3 baths

$440,000

4 beds3 baths2,981 sq ft

912 10th Avenue Pl SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 675 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50312, 3 beds, 2 baths

$245,000

3 beds2 baths966 sq ft

675 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 810 SE 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, 2 beds, 1 bath

$89,900

2 beds1 bath752 sq ft

810 SE 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property at 80 Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$279,500

2 beds1 bath1,428 sq ft

80 Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 3615 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$139,950

2 beds1 bath816 sq ft

3615 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 513 Fireside Dr NW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2 baths

$313,000

3 beds2 baths1,166 sq ft

513 Fireside Dr NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 2111 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1 bath

$219,000

3 beds1 bath960 sq ft

2111 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 4212 Valley Cir, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 2 baths

$295,000

4 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft

4212 Valley Cir, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 1201 10th Avenue Pl SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 2 beds, 2 baths

$299,900

2 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft

1201 10th Avenue Pl SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 2503 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$230,000

3 beds1 bath840 sq ft

2503 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Single Story Homes for Sale in Polk County

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