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

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Location, location, location! This cozy 3 bed, 3 bath ranch backs to a timbered creek bottom along North Walnut Creek, giving you a private, wooded backdrop that's hard to find at this price point. And with no HOA, there are no monthly dues or extra rules to worry about. Step inside to a fully remodeled open kitchen with newer appliances, so you can move in and start enjoying it instead of planning projects. With a new roof this year and utilities running only about $100/month, this home is as easy to own as it is to love. Main-level living keeps everyday life simple, and the finished lower level adds a good-sized living room with a half bath for movie nights, hosting friends, or extra spac

$274,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,076 sq ft

3841 92nd Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Extra parking spot • No hoa • Finished lower level

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Discover comfortable living in this inviting Des Moines home, ideally located in a convenient Northeast Des Moines neighborhood. This well-maintained property offers a practical open layout, comfortable living spaces, and plenty of room to enjoy both inside and out. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spacious living areas, a functional kitchen with ample cabinet space, and generously sized bedrooms. Convenient main-floor laundry adds everyday ease, while the attached 2-car garage offers excellent parking and storage. Home has solar panels. Step outside to enjoy the mature landscaping and established trees in this spacious fenced backyard. The yard includes a covered patio and poo

$315,000

3 beds2 baths1,602 sq ft

1245 NE 52nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Open layout • Solar panels • Mature landscaping

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If location and everyday convenience are at the top of your list, this one owner Prairie Trail custom ranch is tough to beat. The main living space opens with a 10' coffered beam ceiling and lighted built ins, leading into a kitchen with tall Thomasville cabinets, quartz counters and a gas range. The primary suite has a tray ceiling with custom accent lighting, a walk in shower and a walk in closet with room to spare. A second bedroom and a dedicated office sit just off the main living space, and the mudroom with built in lockers next to laundry room with a sink keep the everyday clutter in its place. Downstairs is made for spreading out, with 9' ceilings, radiant in floor heat and a family

$650,000

4 beds3 baths1,965 sq ft

2210 SW 17th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Quartz counters • Lighted built ins • Gas range

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SELLER OFFERING $5,000 TOWARDS NEW CARPET & PAINT! Welcome to 509 SE 10th St, located in the heart of Ankeny! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an detached 2 car garage, and 1,732 main level finished square feet including 572 finished square feet in the lower level, this home offers a unique layout highlighted by an inviting sunken living room with great natural light. Additional highlights include a recently remodeled master bathroom, a functional kitchen with plenty of storage, and a private backyard ideal for relaxing or hosting outdoor gatherings. Situated in a desirable neighborhood close to top rated schools, local parks, dining, shopping, and easy highway access, this propert

$305,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,732 sq ft

509 SE 10th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Functional kitchen • New carpet • Private backyard

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Built in 1971, this one-story home sits on a spacious 0.37-acre corner lot with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. A detached two-car garage provides convenient parking and additional storage, while the single-level layout offers easy everyday living. Inside, a large kitchen offers plenty of room for cooking and gathering, while the finished basement with wood paneling adds flexible space for relaxing or entertaining. There is also a lifetime warranty on Leaf Guard gutter system!

$250,000

3 beds2 baths1,008 sq ft

1205 4th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009

0.38 acre lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1971

Property at 3933 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$99,000

2 beds1 bath1,002 sq ft

3933 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 8240 Mahon Ct, Johnston, IA 50131, 5 beds, 3 baths

$794,490

5 beds3 baths2,189 sq ft

8240 Mahon Ct, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 8036 NW 106th Ct, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$1,399,999

4 beds3.5 baths2,144 sq ft

8036 NW 106th Ct, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 2105 Prospect Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$275,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,208 sq ft

2105 Prospect Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Property at 2808 SW Pleasant St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$450,000

4 beds3 baths1,718 sq ft

2808 SW Pleasant St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 708 SW 4th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 1 bath

$234,900

3 beds1 bath1,248 sq ft

708 SW 4th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

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 2 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$184,000

3 beds2 baths960 sq ft

2 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 707 SW Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$755,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,207 sq ft

707 SW Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 609 10th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 2 beds, 1 bath

$250,000

2 beds1 bath1,032 sq ft

609 10th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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 1217 Filmore St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 3 beds, 1 bath

$149,900

3 beds1 bath996 sq ft

1217 Filmore St, Des Moines, IA 50316

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 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 2400 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$125,000

2 beds1 bath748 sq ft

2400 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317

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 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 410 Deer Haven St, Polk City, IA 50226, 4 beds, 3 baths

$435,000

4 beds3 baths1,486 sq ft

410 Deer Haven St, Polk City, IA 50226

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 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 8644 Summit Dr, Clive, IA 50325, 3 beds, 2 baths

$274,900

3 beds2 baths1,074 sq ft

8644 Summit Dr, Clive, IA 50325

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 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 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 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 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 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 525 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2 baths

$285,000

3 beds2 baths1,046 sq ft

525 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023

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 4004 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$159,900

3 beds1 bath854 sq ft

4004 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313

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 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 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 711 4th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 2 baths

$214,000

4 beds2 baths1,025 sq ft

711 4th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

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Single Story Homes for Sale in Polk County

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