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This adorable ranch is located in the North of Grand area of Des Moines within walking distance to everything. Also has quick interstate access to anywhere in the metro. The house has been freshly painted along with refurbished wood floors and new front and rear doors. The kitchen has updated SS appliances and sink. This 2-bedroom home has an updated bathroom and main floor laundry along with an oversized 2 car garage. Slider to the large patio is a wonderful addition. New roof installed 06/22/26. All that is needed is for you to make your move. All information obtained from Seller and public records.

$224,900

2 beds1 bath1,260 sq ft

3308 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Freshly painted • Updated bathroom • 0.26 acre lot

ABOUT THIS HOME
Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Come see this 1,060 Sq. Ft. Ranch. Located just outside of downtown. Minutes away from virtually everything (2 miles from 235). 2 Br, 1 Bath. The Master bedroom is huge. It has a fully Fenced yard with a large concrete patio.

$110,000

2 beds1 bath1,060 sq ft

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

Large concrete patio • Fully fenced yard • 6,149 sq ft lot

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome to this well maintained two bedroom home in the heart of Ankeny. Offering 1,040 square feet on the main level, this home features a spacious living room with beautiful LVP flooring and a large picture window that fills the space with natural light. The kitchen includes white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and a window overlooking the backyard. Just off the kitchen, the informal dining area offers a pantry and sliding door access to the deck. Two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the main level. The unfinished basement includes a ¾ bathroom and laundry area, with plenty of room to create additional living space to suit your needs. Outside,

$260,000

2 beds2 baths1,040 sq ft

117 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Sliding door access • Lvp flooring • Breakfast bar

NEW CONSTRUCTION

ABOUT THIS HOME
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Come & see this Beautiful, Elegant, Wooded Osasis in Mitchellville. This walk-out ranch boasts: 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,454 finished SF, large 3-car garage w/ openers & keypad, 9-foot ceilings in basement, 17X12 treated deck, on a walk-out, 1.4 ACRE wooded lot! As you walk in the home you will find vaulted ceilings in the main living area, Oak wood beams in entry & in kitchen/living room, Waterproof LVP flooring in kitchen-living-baths-laundry, oak stained cabinets in baths & kitchen island w/ Quartz countertops, Green wall cabinets in kitchen / wet bar w/ black granite countertops, soft close doors & drawers & cabinet handles throughout, tile backsplash, upgr

$550,000

4 beds3 baths1,546 sq ft

811 Fawn Ct, Mitchellville, IA 50169

Walk-out ranch • 17x12 treated deck • 1.4 acre wooded lot

ABOUT THIS HOME
Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Amazing large corner lot—measuring more than half an acre is surrounded by mature trees, this property offers a rare combination of space, privacy, character, and potential. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, restaurants, major roadways, and interstate access, the location provides easy access to everything you need. Whether you're an investor, DIY buyer, or looking for an opportunity to create something special, this property offers tremendous potential in a highly convenient location.

$225,000

2 beds1 bath1,224 sq ft

1004 32nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Easy access • Large corner lot • Mature trees

Property at 5335 NW 60th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 1 bed, 1 bath

$169,900

1 bed1 bath576 sq ft

5335 NW 60th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 4006 SW Bluegrass Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 3 baths

$455,000

3 beds3 baths1,646 sq ft

4006 SW Bluegrass Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

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

$269,900

3 beds2 baths1,074 sq ft

8644 Summit Dr, Clive, IA 50325

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 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 2515 NW Ridgewood Dr, Grimes, IA 50111, 5 beds, 3 baths

$599,900

5 beds3 baths1,934 sq ft

2515 NW Ridgewood Dr, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 5102 NW 13th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$588,000

4 beds3 baths1,574 sq ft

5102 NW 13th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

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 416 SE 14th St, Grimes, IA 50111, 4 beds, 3 baths

$414,900

4 beds3 baths1,661 sq ft

416 SE 14th St, Grimes, IA 50111

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

Property at 5713 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320, 4 beds, 3 baths

$349,900

4 beds3 baths1,552 sq ft

5713 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property at 7337 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA 50131, 5 beds, 3 baths

$799,900

5 beds3 baths1,997 sq ft

7337 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA 50131

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 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 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 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 3828 79th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$275,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,117 sq ft

3828 79th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 925 36th St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2 baths

$287,500

3 beds2 baths1,299 sq ft

925 36th St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035

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 6394 NE 9th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50313, 4 beds, 3 baths

$450,000

4 beds3 baths1,715 sq ft

6394 NE 9th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 3209 NW 13th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$425,000

4 beds3 baths1,580 sq ft

3209 NW 13th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 5119 NE Jan Rose Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50021, 5 beds, 3 baths

$629,900

5 beds3 baths1,933 sq ft

5119 NE Jan Rose Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50021

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 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 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 1666 22nd Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 2 baths

$379,990

3 beds2 baths1,570 sq ft

1666 22nd Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 1805 NE Pine Lake Cir, Ankeny, IA 50021, 5 beds, 3.5 baths

$994,250

5 beds3.5 baths2,045 sq ft

1805 NE Pine Lake Cir, Ankeny, IA 50021

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 214 11th St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 1 bath

$215,000

3 beds1 bath960 sq ft

214 11th St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 1404 Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$219,990

2 beds1.5 baths816 sq ft

1404 Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 901 NE Silkwood St, Grimes, IA 50111, 4 beds, 3 baths

$450,000

4 beds3 baths1,462 sq ft

901 NE Silkwood St, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 417 Coyote St, Mitchellville, IA 50169, 4 beds, 3 baths

$339,900

4 beds3 baths1,338 sq ft

417 Coyote St, Mitchellville, IA 50169

Property at 1895 Andrews Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 3 beds, 3 baths

$440,000

3 beds3 baths1,891 sq ft

1895 Andrews Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 328 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, 2 beds, 1 bath

$120,000

2 beds1 bath808 sq ft

328 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 513 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 2 baths

$162,500

3 beds2 baths780 sq ft

513 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315

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Single Story Homes for Sale in Polk County

There are currently 1091 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 66 days and receive 1 offers. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Polk County every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 520 homes have been sold in Polk County. In addition to houses in Polk County, there were also 639 condos, 40 townhouses, and 2 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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