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

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Welcome Home to the new WALK-OUT Portland, by Destiny Homes in Ruby Rose Ridge. The Portland Ranch features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and approximately 1500 square feet of gorgeous living space on the Main floor. The great room has LVP flooring, tray ceiling, electric fireplace and oversized windows. The kitchen has quartz countertops, center island, and a corner pantry. Sliders from dining area overlook the large WALK-OUT backyard. The primary suite is spacious and features a tray ceiling, walk-in closet, double vanity, and linen closet. The WALK-OUT lower level is ready for future custom finishes and plenty of storage. Hardi Color Plus exterior, Energy Star rated as well as Des Moines TAX ABAT

$383,900

3 beds2 baths1,491 sq ft

2540 E 50th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Energy star rated • Close to shopping • Walk-out backyard

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Discover the WALK-OUT Canyon by Destiny Homes in Woodbury, which has 5 Year DES MOINES TAX ABATEMENT and SOUTHEAST POLK SCHOOLS. The Canyon is beautifully crafted and designed for comfort and style on a walk-out lot. The open main level boasts a spacious living area with large windows, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a modern fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with Legacy soft-close cabinets, large center island, and walk-in pantry, seamlessly blending function and sophistication. The spacious dining area opens onto the covered deck. The primary suite is a serene escape, featuring a walk-in closet, a dual-sink vanity, and a walk-in shower. Additional bedroom, a full bath, and a laundry roo

$364,900

2 beds2 baths1,433 sq ft

5610 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Covered deck • Large center island • Walk-out canyon

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
Introducing Destiny Homes' Palazzo Plan in Johnston's highly sought after Crosshaven neighborhood on a pond lot. The Palazzo is a spacious ranch home offering 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and over 2100 sq ft of main-level living, plus over 1000 sf finished in the lower level. The heart of the home has a spacious great room, with an open switch-back staircase, tray ceiling, LVP flooring, oversized windows and a striking fireplace. The chef’s kitchen includes gas stove and hood vent, stainless appliances, wall oven, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and walk-in pantry. The bright dining area adds sliders out to the covered deck. The primary suite features tray ceiling, lights, dual vanities,

$539,900

4 beds4 baths2,151 sq ft

9636 NW 82nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131

Quartz countertops • Gas stove • Great room

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Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
D. R. Horton, America’s Builder, presents the Hamilton. This home is located in our Brook Ridge community in Altoona. This community is just a few blocks away from Clay Elementary School, Loupee Park, and the Spring Creek Ridge Sports Complex! - 5 YEAR TAX ABATEMENT -This Ranch home includes 4 Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms and offers a Finished Basement providing nearly 2200 sqft of total living space! In the Main Living Area, you’ll find an open Great Room featuring a cozy fireplace. The Kitchen includes a Walk-In Pantry, Quartz Countertops & a Large Island overlooking the Dining and Great Room. The Primary Bedroom offers a Walk-In Closet, as well as an ensuite bathroom wi

$360,990

4 beds3 baths1,498 sq ft

3210 12th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Walk-in closet • Finished basement • Large island

NEW CONSTRUCTION

ABOUT THIS HOME
Single Story Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
D. R. Horton, America’s Builder, presents the Hamilton. This home is located in our Brook Ridge community in Altoona. This community is just a few blocks away from Clay Elementary School, Loupee Park, and the Spring Creek Ridge Sports Complex! - 5 YEAR TAX ABATEMENT -This Ranch home includes 4 Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms and offers a Finished Basement providing nearly 2200 sqft of total living space! In the Main Living Area, you’ll find an open Great Room featuring a cozy fireplace. The Kitchen includes a Walk-In Pantry, Quartz Countertops & a Large Island overlooking the Dining and Great Room. The Primary Bedroom offers a Walk-In Closet, as well as an ensuite bathroom wi

$355,990

4 beds3 baths1,498 sq ft

3202 12th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Walk-in closet • Finished basement • Large island

Property at 3222 12th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009, 5 beds, 3 baths

$384,990

5 beds3 baths1,606 sq ft

3222 12th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 2802 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$345,000

4 beds2.5 baths1,252 sq ft

2802 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

Property at 1207 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1 bath

$194,000

3 beds1 bath912 sq ft

1207 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 5604 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 3 baths

$394,900

4 beds3 baths1,312 sq ft

5604 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 3420 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

3 beds2 baths1,050 sq ft

3420 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 5402 SW 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 2 baths

$185,000

2 beds2 baths790 sq ft

5402 SW 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 1808 NE Heritage Dr, Grimes, IA 50111, 4 beds, 3 baths

$396,990

4 beds3 baths1,204 sq ft

1808 NE Heritage Dr, Grimes, IA 50111

Property at 716 NE Pinnacle Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021, 5 beds, 4.5 baths

$1,200,000

5 beds4.5 baths2,507 sq ft

716 NE Pinnacle Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 1303 NW Benjamin Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023, 4 beds, 3 baths

$419,900

4 beds3 baths1,500 sq ft

1303 NW Benjamin Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 1020 2nd St NE, Altoona, IA 50009, 4 beds, 4 baths

$539,900

4 beds4 baths2,146 sq ft

1020 2nd St NE, Altoona, IA 50009

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 1457 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, 3 beds, 1 bath

$180,000

3 beds1 bath910 sq ft

1457 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 1341 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314, 2 beds, 1 bath

$140,000

2 beds1 bath884 sq ft

1341 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property at 2507 E 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 3 baths

$364,990

4 beds3 baths1,498 sq ft

2507 E 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 800 Juniper St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 2 beds, 2 baths

$259,900

2 beds2 baths1,212 sq ft

800 Juniper St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 1510 NW Applewood St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2 baths

$260,900

3 beds2 baths898 sq ft

1510 NW Applewood St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 460 SE Hollow Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 4 beds, 3 baths

$412,000

4 beds3 baths1,385 sq ft

460 SE Hollow Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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 3837 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 1 bath

$135,990

3 beds1 bath1,292 sq ft

3837 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 1203 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$160,000

2 beds1 bath856 sq ft

1203 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 6712 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3 baths

$399,990

4 beds3 baths1,468 sq ft

6712 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 6716 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3 baths

$397,990

4 beds3 baths1,468 sq ft

6716 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 6732 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3 baths

$386,990

4 beds3 baths1,468 sq ft

6732 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 6736 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3 baths

$417,990

4 beds3 baths1,635 sq ft

6736 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 10123 NW 68th Ave, Johnston, IA, 4 beds, 4 baths

$549,900

4 beds4 baths2,146 sq ft

10123 NW 68th Ave, Johnston, IA

Property at 6724 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3 baths

$420,990

4 beds3 baths1,635 sq ft

6724 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 6731 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131, 4 beds, 3 baths

$424,990

4 beds3 baths1,635 sq ft

6731 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 517 NW Applewood St, Ankeny, IA 50023, 3 beds, 2 baths

$324,900

3 beds2 baths2,169 sq ft

517 NW Applewood St, Ankeny, IA 50023

Property at 905 8th St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 3 beds, 2 baths

$291,990

3 beds2 baths1,272 sq ft

905 8th St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 2901 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$216,000

3 beds1.5 baths924 sq ft

2901 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 909 8th St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 4 beds, 3 baths

$317,990

4 beds3 baths1,272 sq ft

909 8th St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035

Property at 1315 E 33rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$185,000

3 beds1 bath696 sq ft

1315 E 33rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

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 3130 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$280,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,112 sq ft

3130 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2211 SE Clover Ridge Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, 4 beds, 3 baths

$425,000

4 beds3 baths1,611 sq ft

2211 SE Clover Ridge Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021

Property at 2523 Prospect Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$155,000

2 beds1 bath720 sq ft

2523 Prospect Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Single Story Homes for Sale in Polk County

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