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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Experience refined living on nearly half an acre in North Polk Schools. With over 4,000 sq ft, this home blends upscale finishes with effortless comfort. Warm stone accents, custom trim, and an open floor plan create a sense of calm and connection. The gourmet kitchen features a Frigidaire double fridge/freezer, built in micro oven, and an expansive butler’s pantry. A 16-ft glass door opens to the covered deck backing to trees, ideal for relaxing or entertaining, prepped with a gas line for fireplace or grill. The primary suite offers a soaking tub, tiled shower, and walk-in closet connected to the laundry. The finished lower level adds a custom bar, spacious family room, and two bedr

$892,700

4 beds3.5 baths2,311 sq ft

605 Pelican Dr, Polk City, IA 50226

Covered deck • Built in micro oven • Soaking tub

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Well-maintained 4 bedroom ranch, 2 car garage attached, 3 baths, finished basement with daylight windows. Backs to trees. Large lot with 13,419 sq ft.

$300,000

4 beds3 baths1,220 sq ft

2735 SE 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

0.31 acre lot • 2 garage spots • Built 2010

$294,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,052 sq ft

417 Hillcrest Dr, Polk City, IA 50226

0.45 acre lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1979

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Well-maintained ranch offering exceptional space inside & out on a half acre lot! Enjoy small-town living with quick access to Ames and Ankeny via US-69 or I-35 — all within the desirable North Polk School District. Welcome to this 2,268SF home boasting over 4,000SF total finish. The sprawling main level features a sunken living room with a wood-burning fireplace and raised brick hearth, and an adjoining formal dining room with eye-catching patterned wood flooring. A second living area invites relaxation around the gas stacked-stone fireplace or step out to the large deck for quiet mornings and evening unwind time. The owners’ suite includes dual walk-in closets and an en-

$417,000

3 beds3 baths2,268 sq ft

1299 Dennler Dr, Alleman, IA 50007

Raised brick hearth • Formal dining room • Sunken living room

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Welcome to this clean 3BR home with natural hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. All appliances stay in the white kitchen. Off the kitchen you will find sunroom that overlooks the fenced backyard. 2+ car garage has ample space. Lower level has abundance of room, would make a great work out area, or rec room. Laundry appliances stay. Newer HVAC!

$250,000

3 beds2 baths996 sq ft

6316 Clearview Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322

Rec room • White kitchen • Sunroom

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 309 SE Jacob St, Grimes, IA 50111, 2 beds, 1 bath

$228,000

2 beds1 bath895 sq ft

309 SE Jacob St, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 3640 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$169,420

2 beds1 bath972 sq ft

3640 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 6724 Bright St, Johnston, IA 50131, 5 beds, 3 baths

$459,900

5 beds3 baths1,463 sq ft

6724 Bright St, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 932 Roosevelt St, Polk City, IA 50226, 4 beds, 3 baths

$455,000

4 beds3 baths1,475 sq ft

932 Roosevelt St, Polk City, IA 50226

Property at 2909 SW Country Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$349,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,329 sq ft

2909 SW Country Ln, Ankeny, IA 50023

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 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 1141 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$195,000

2 beds1 bath936 sq ft

1141 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 7100 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA 50131, 3 beds, 2 baths

$315,000

3 beds2 baths1,343 sq ft

7100 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 1316 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 1 bath

$89,900

4 beds1 bath1,176 sq ft

1316 E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 961 Pelican Dr, Polk City, IA 50226, 4 beds, 3 baths

$480,000

4 beds3 baths1,558 sq ft

961 Pelican Dr, Polk City, IA 50226

Property at 1031 Timber Valley Cir, Polk City, IA 50226, 5 beds, 4 baths

$725,000

5 beds4 baths1,862 sq ft

1031 Timber Valley Cir, Polk City, IA 50226

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 270 N Pleasant Hill Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$247,000

3 beds1.5 baths972 sq ft

270 N Pleasant Hill Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Property at 9906 Watermeadow Cir, Johnston, IA 50131, 3 beds, 2 baths

$409,900

3 beds2 baths1,390 sq ft

9906 Watermeadow Cir, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 6465 NW 56th St, Johnston, IA 50131, 3 beds, 1 bath

$250,000

3 beds1 bath1,100 sq ft

6465 NW 56th St, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 1108 NE Forest Ridge Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021, 5 beds, 3 baths

$599,900

5 beds3 baths1,676 sq ft

1108 NE Forest Ridge Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 2513 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$225,000

2 beds1 bath804 sq ft

2513 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 4209 NW Countrywood Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$395,000

4 beds3 baths1,540 sq ft

4209 NW Countrywood Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1245 NE 50th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$219,900

3 beds1 bath912 sq ft

1245 NE 50th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313

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 3101 John Patterson Rd, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$250,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,234 sq ft

3101 John Patterson Rd, Des Moines, IA 50317

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 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 3912 NW 11th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$509,900

4 beds3.5 baths1,661 sq ft

3912 NW 11th St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1103 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, 3 beds, 2 baths

$299,000

3 beds2 baths1,431 sq ft

1103 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 3616 NE 11th St, Ankeny, IA 50021, 5 beds, 3 baths

$439,900

5 beds3 baths1,786 sq ft

3616 NE 11th St, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 3606 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$185,000

3 beds1 bath912 sq ft

3606 E 39th Ct, 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 609 Pelican Dr, Polk City, IA 50226, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$862,200

4 beds3.5 baths2,732 sq ft

609 Pelican Dr, Polk City, IA 50226

Property at 5510 NW 5th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$399,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,160 sq ft

5510 NW 5th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 2505 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$414,900

4 beds3.5 baths1,714 sq ft

2505 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 8914 Valdez Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322, 3 beds, 2 baths

$332,500

3 beds2 baths1,271 sq ft

8914 Valdez Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Property at 7920 NW 95th St, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3.5 baths

$444,900

4 beds3.5 baths1,611 sq ft

7920 NW 95th St, Johnston, IA 50131

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

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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.

In the past month, 618 homes have been sold in Polk County. In addition to houses in Polk County, there were also 604 condos, 53 townhouses, and 4 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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