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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Enjoy the best of small-town living in this well-maintained 2019 Craftsman-style ranch in the growing community of Polk City! This thoughtfully designed home offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with over 1,485 sq ft on the main level and 924 finished sq ft in the lower level. The inviting main living area features a tray ceiling, fireplace, oversized windows, and custom blinds. The kitchen showcases white shaker cabinetry, black granite countertops, and an open, welcoming feel. The spacious primary suite offers a convenient pass-through closet to the laundry room, while the main-level hall bath features a relaxing jetted tub. Enjoy even more living space in the finished lower level, complete

$435,000

4 beds3 baths1,486 sq ft

410 Deer Haven St, Polk City, IA 50226

Walking biking trail • Sunroom • Irrigation system

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome to 525 SW State Street! Don't let the address fool you, this is a quiet frontage road with a private backyard. Minutes to shopping, schools, restaurants, Prairie Trail and an easy commute in any direction make this location ideal. An inviting 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. The main level features comfortable living spaces, while the finished lower level expands the possibilities with an additional bedroom, bathroom, and flexible space perfect for a family room, home office, recreation area, or guest space. Outside, enjoy a spacious lot with plenty of room for outdoor activities, entertaining, or simply relaxing. A detached two-car garage provides additional parking and storage. Come see a

$285,000

3 beds2 baths1,046 sq ft

525 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Flexible space • Private backyard • Spacious lot

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
This ranch style home sits in the heart of Uptown Ankeny, putting you close to local restaurants, shops, coffee, parks, trails, and everything that makes this one of the most sought after areas in town. Inside, you will find 1,248 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 2 separate living rooms on the main level, giving you plenty of room to spread out, entertain, or set up a home office. The lower level adds even more space with another living room and 2 nonconforming bedrooms, ideal for guests, hobbies, or a workout area. The big ticket items have already been taken care of with a newer roof and newer HVAC. Outside, a 2 stall detached garage provides parking and storage. Space, updates

$234,900

3 beds1 bath1,248 sq ft

708 SW 4th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Uptown ankeny • Newer roof • Newer hvac

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome home to this immaculate, move-in-ready home WITH NO NEIGHBORS BEHIND YOU built by Destiny! Situated on nearly a third of an acre, enjoy added privacy w/ peaceful views of open prairie grasses planned for a future city park. Oversized windows flood the home w/ natural light, while the split-bedroom floor plan offers added privacy. 2 bedrooms are located at the front of the home, w/ a full bathroom conveniently between them. The welcoming entry leads into a spacious family room & kitchen featuring vaulted ceilings & a cozy gas fireplace, creating the perfect space to relax or entertain. The kitchen boasts soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops, a beautiful tile backsplas

$334,900

3 beds2 baths1,605 sq ft

915 NE Meadow Landing Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

Quartz countertops • Soft-close cabinetry • Oversized windows

OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 2:30PM

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Looking for a home that gives you space, flexibility, and a great location? This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch is just minutes from downtown restaurants, shopping, parks, and Principal Park! The open main level features a spacious family room and kitchen with stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, and LVP flooring. Two bedrooms and a full bath are located on the main level, while the lower level offers a third bedroom, ¾ bath, laundry, and bonus space that could work as a 4th bedroom, office, or hobby room. Step outside to the large, attached deck and spacious yard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. An attached tuck-under garage adds convenient parking and storage. With a n

$184,000

3 beds2 baths960 sq ft

2 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Spacious yard • Large attached deck • Spacious family room

Property at 115 E Pine Ridge Dr, Polk City, IA 50226, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$529,900

5 beds3.5 baths1,752 sq ft

115 E Pine Ridge Dr, Polk City, IA 50226

Property at 1027 14th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 2 baths

$469,900

4 beds2 baths1,420 sq ft

1027 14th Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 2512 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$170,000

2 beds1 bath960 sq ft

2512 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2320 NW College Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$424,900

4 beds3 baths1,420 sq ft

2320 NW College Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 2210 NW 5th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$380,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,594 sq ft

2210 NW 5th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 7216 Monroe Ct, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 2 baths

$269,900

2 beds2 baths1,596 sq ft

7216 Monroe Ct, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 4307 NE Michael Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 3 baths

$375,000

3 beds3 baths1,671 sq ft

4307 NE Michael Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 2545 Whispering Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320, 3 beds, 2 baths

$285,000

3 beds2 baths1,101 sq ft

2545 Whispering Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 6605 Roseland Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 2 beds, 1 bath

$249,900

2 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft

6605 Roseland Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 3841 92nd Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$289,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,076 sq ft

3841 92nd Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 3124 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 2 beds, 1 bath

$210,000

2 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft

3124 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 801 Bancroft St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$135,000

2 beds1 bath672 sq ft

801 Bancroft St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 117 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023, 2 beds, 2 baths

$260,000

2 beds2 baths1,040 sq ft

117 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1245 NE 52nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 2 baths

$315,000

3 beds2 baths1,602 sq ft

1245 NE 52nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 2117 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314, 2 beds, 1 bath

$110,000

2 beds1 bath1,060 sq ft

2117 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 3233 Kinsey Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$155,000

3 beds2 baths901 sq ft

3233 Kinsey Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 7123 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$345,000

4 beds3 baths1,496 sq ft

7123 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 4930 E Oakwood Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 3 beds, 2 baths

$298,000

3 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft

4930 E Oakwood Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 4044 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$79,900

2 beds1 bath624 sq ft

4044 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 603 6th Street Pl SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 1 bath

$214,900

3 beds1 bath925 sq ft

603 6th Street Pl SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 1004 32nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 2 beds, 1 bath

$225,000

2 beds1 bath1,224 sq ft

1004 32nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Property at 4113 Bayview Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$385,000

4 beds3 baths1,422 sq ft

4113 Bayview Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 4111 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, 2 beds, 2 baths

$185,000

2 beds2 baths654 sq ft

4111 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 4811 SW 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$132,000

2 beds1 bath860 sq ft

4811 SW 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 737 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, 2 beds, 2 baths

$129,900

2 beds2 baths1,058 sq ft

737 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 6125 SE 16th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$515,000

4 beds3 baths1,790 sq ft

6125 SE 16th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 6908 NW 83rd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 3 beds, 2 baths

$499,900

3 beds2 baths1,986 sq ft

6908 NW 83rd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 4105 High St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 2 baths

$370,000

3 beds2 baths1,424 sq ft

4105 High St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 3629 Oakcrest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 3 baths

$260,000

3 beds3 baths1,348 sq ft

3629 Oakcrest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2022 NW Lakeside Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$369,900

4 beds3 baths1,497 sq ft

2022 NW Lakeside Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 3909 NW Greenwood Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2 baths

$499,900

3 beds2 baths2,272 sq ft

3909 NW Greenwood Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 2807 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$150,000

3 beds1 bath2,171 sq ft

2807 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 1714 Crabapple Ln, Granger, IA 50109, 4 beds, 3 baths

$350,000

4 beds3 baths1,224 sq ft

1714 Crabapple Ln, Granger, IA 50109

Property at 4326 NE 16th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 3 beds, 2 baths

$325,000

3 beds2 baths1,669 sq ft

4326 NE 16th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 913 NW 21st Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 3 baths

$350,000

3 beds3 baths1,507 sq ft

913 NW 21st Ct, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 4015 SE 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$335,000

3 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft

4015 SE 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

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Single Story Homes for Sale in Polk County

There are currently 1092 single story homes for sale in Polk County at a median listing price of $305K. 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 65 days and receive 3 offers. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Polk County every 15 minutes.

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