Vintage homes for sale & real estate in Polk County, IA

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Great opportunity for an investor or owner-occupant looking for a project. This home features new Pella windows and offers plenty of potential with some TLC. Bring your ideas and make this property your own.

$125,000

3 beds1 bath1,149 sq ft

206 Davis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

New pella windows • 7,920 sq ft lot • Garage

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Welcome home! This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home located on a 11,200sqft corner lot has a ton of updates. This is not a quick flip, the work on this home has been done with love and care. New flooring and trim throughout the main level. Updated kitchen with new cabinets and counter tops. The roofing and siding were recently replaced in 2024. The lower level features a non conforming bedroom with new carpet and a fresh coat of paint throughout the lower level. This one is ready for a new owner to make it home!

$200,000

2 beds1 bath990 sq ft

5802 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50315

New counter tops • New flooring • New cabinets

ABOUT THIS HOME
Vintage Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home offering 865 square feet of comfortable living space. This well-maintained home features a fenced backyard and several major updates, including a newer furnace, water heater, roof, some updated windows and new waterline. Located in an NFC area, this is a fantastic opportunity for affordable homeownership. Why rent when you can own? Schedule your showing today!

$100,000

3 beds1 bath865 sq ft

1804 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Newer furnace • Updated windows • Water heater

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Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home where timeless character meets modern convenience! Offering 1,221 sq ft in a fantastic Beaverdale location near Drake University, Witmer Park, Drake Park and Beaverdale Park, this home puts some of the area's best amenities within easy reach. Inside, beautifully refinished hardwood floors pair with fresh paint, new carpet and an updated kitchen featuring new cabinets and countertops. Major improvements add peace of mind, including a roof and water heater approximately 3 years old and A/C approximately 5 years old. Out back, the garage offers even more potential the future owner could modify the fence to create convenient garage access fro

$265,000

3 beds2 baths1,221 sq ft

2301 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Beaverdale location • New cabinets • Updated kitchen

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Vintage Home for sale in Polk County, IA:
In the 1940’s, a new design trend became popular. Known as Mid-Century, its look, shaped by the optimism after the end of WWII, ushered in a new era of limitless possibilities and created a style emblematic of a world ready to embrace the future, encompassing an entire aesthetic that spanned fashion, art, and culture. This home embodies all we’ve come to love about that era. Over the past ten years, it has been meticulously renovated to expose its original luster, removing decades of deterioration and incorporating updated finishes that pay homage to its design. These homes exist because of those willing to restore them with painstaking care. The style, elegance, and class that

$850,000

4 beds2.5 baths3,541 sq ft

2809 Lakeland Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Mid-century design • Hanging fireplace • Slotted wood ceiling

Property at 1313 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$175,000

2 beds1 bath1,116 sq ft

1313 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 2703 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, 5 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

5 beds2 baths1,110 sq ft

2703 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 2735 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, 3 beds, 3 baths

$225,000

3 beds3 baths1,037 sq ft

2735 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 1175 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 6 beds, 2.5 baths

$199,900

6 beds2.5 baths1,842 sq ft

1175 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 926 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312, 2 beds, 1 bath

$169,000

2 beds1 bath886 sq ft

926 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 2300 Richland Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$214,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,064 sq ft

2300 Richland Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4021 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, 3 beds, 2 baths

$195,000

3 beds2 baths1,387 sq ft

4021 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 2609 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 3 beds, 2 baths

$259,000

3 beds2 baths1,110 sq ft

2609 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 5300 Harwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312, 4 beds, 4.5 baths

$1,700,000

4 beds4.5 baths4,956 sq ft

5300 Harwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

Property at 2705 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, 14 beds, 8 baths

$775,000

14 beds8 baths4,240 sq ft

2705 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 918 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$110,000

2 beds1 bath853 sq ft

918 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 6216 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322, 3 beds, 1 bath

$199,900

3 beds1 bath1,049 sq ft

6216 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

Property at 7037 Wilshire Blvd, Windsor Heights, IA 50324, 5 beds, 3 baths

$374,900

5 beds3 baths1,416 sq ft

7037 Wilshire Blvd, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Property at 4120 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 2 baths

$119,900

2 beds2 baths804 sq ft

4120 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 1619 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$99,900

2 beds1 bath733 sq ft

1619 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2805 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 3 beds, 1 bath

$80,000

3 beds1 bath864 sq ft

2805 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 4207 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$179,900

2 beds1 bath971 sq ft

4207 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 400 4th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009, 3 beds, 2 baths

$275,000

3 beds2 baths1,804 sq ft

400 4th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

Property at 1009 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 3 beds, 2 baths

$259,000

3 beds2 baths1,208 sq ft

1009 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 1426 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 2 beds, 1 bath

$175,000

2 beds1 bath768 sq ft

1426 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 3910 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313, 2 beds, 1 bath

$129,900

2 beds1 bath768 sq ft

3910 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Property at 1132 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$464,900

4 beds2.5 baths1,932 sq ft

1132 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property at 1649 Northwest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 2 baths

$210,000

2 beds2 baths876 sq ft

1649 Northwest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 5265 NW 57th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 1 bed, 1 bath

$150,000

1 bed1 bath432 sq ft

5265 NW 57th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131

Property at 2705 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$175,000

2 beds1.5 baths906 sq ft

2705 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Property at 1811 62nd St, Des Moines, IA 50322, 2 beds, 1 bath

$219,000

2 beds1 bath1,262 sq ft

1811 62nd St, Des Moines, IA 50322

Property at 3503 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 3 beds, 1 bath

$169,000

3 beds1 bath960 sq ft

3503 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2442 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$240,000

4 beds1.5 baths1,816 sq ft

2442 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 112 11th St #308, Des Moines, IA 50309, 1 bed, 1 bath

$158,900

1 bed1 bath689 sq ft

112 11th St #308, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property at 2003 60th St, Des Moines, IA 50322, 2 beds, 1 bath

$190,000

2 beds1 bath672 sq ft

2003 60th St, Des Moines, IA 50322

Property at 120 SW 5th St #704, Des Moines, IA 50309, 2 beds, 2 baths

$459,900

2 beds2 baths1,739 sq ft

120 SW 5th St #704, Des Moines, IA 50309

Property at 1326 Bundy St, Des Moines, IA 50315, 2 beds, 1 bath

$167,000

2 beds1 bath784 sq ft

1326 Bundy St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property at 2505 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$159,900

2 beds1.5 baths552 sq ft

2505 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 1512 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317, 2 beds, 1 bath

$179,900

2 beds1 bath820 sq ft

1512 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property at 2612 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, 2 beds, 1 bath

$194,900

2 beds1 bath832 sq ft

2612 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Property at 2707 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, 4 beds, 2 baths

$220,000

4 beds2 baths1,098 sq ft

2707 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

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Vintage Homes for Sale in Polk County

There are currently 693 vintage 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.

In the past month, 617 homes have been sold in Polk County. In addition to houses in Polk County, there were also 653 condos, 51 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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