DES MOINES STARTER HOMES
The Des Moines real estate market has plenty of affordable housing options that are perfect for starter homes. First-time homebuyers will find everything from modern condos and townhomes in the heart of the city to new construction homes and established single-family homes in quiet, family-friendly neighborhoods. Starter homes for sale in Des Moines typically range from $150,000 to $400,000, making them great investments for those who want to transition from renting to home ownership.
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6,535 Sold Properties
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- Price-Lowest
- Beds (Most)
- Baths (Most)
- Year Built (Newest)
$ 245,000 1.0%
$ 247,500
2 Beds2 Baths1,454 SqFt597 83rd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Condo
Listed by RE/MAX Precision
$ 264,000
$ 264,000
4 Beds4 Baths2,099 SqFt214 Valley West Court, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Coldwell Banker Mid America
$ 409,900
$ 409,900
4 Beds3 Baths1,449 SqFt2313 Scenic Valley Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Condo
Listed by Keller Williams Realty GDM
$ 889,900 0.6%
$ 894,900
5 Beds4 Baths2,744 SqFt1144 S Wildfire Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Precision
$ 384,500 2.6%
$ 394,900
4 Beds3 Baths1,610 SqFt1489 S 92nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Single Family Home
Listed by Coldwell Banker Mid America
$ 116,000
$ 116,000
3 Beds1 Bath1,037 SqFt513 2nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Keller Williams Realty GDM
$ 410,000 3.5%
$ 424,900
5 Beds4 Baths3,235 SqFt105 S 31st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Precision
$ 374,900
$ 374,900
3 Beds3 Baths1,489 SqFt1233 Kierland Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Condo
Listed by Coldwell Banker Mid America
$ 361,000 3.1%
$ 350,000
4 Beds3 Baths1,397 SqFt9123 S 91st Court, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Precision
$ 118,000 1.6%
$ 119,900
0.34 Acres9115 Wellington Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Vacant Land
Listed by RE/MAX Concepts
$ 230,000 4.2%
$ 240,000
2 Beds2 Baths1,312 SqFt2801 Ep True Parkway #304, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Condo
Listed by RE/MAX Concepts
$ 235,000
$ 235,000
0.51 Acres838 S Kingswood Court, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Vacant Land
Listed by Show Realty Group, LLC
$ 407,000 12.9%
$ 360,635
3 Beds2 Baths1,647 SqFt10087 Empire Court, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Precision
$ 179,000
$ 179,000
1,632 SqFt552 86th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Condo
Listed by RE/MAX Precision
$ 409,090 4.0%
$ 393,503
5 Beds3 Baths1,624 SqFt357 SE Walnut Woods Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Precision
$ 136,900 2.1%
$ 139,900
2 Beds3 Baths1,226 SqFt150 S Prairie View Drive #407, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Condo
Listed by Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
$ 634,500 2.4%
$ 649,900
5 Beds5 Baths3,283 SqFt1353 Burr Oaks Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Single Family Home
Listed by Iowa Realty Valley West
$ 256,900 1.2%
$ 259,900
3 Beds3 Baths1,490 SqFt533 53rd Place, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Single Family Home
Listed by Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
$ 470,000 3.1%
$ 485,000
5 Beds5 Baths2,592 SqFt8298 Aspen Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Single Family Home
Listed by Space Simply
$ 297,800 1.0%
$ 294,900
3 Beds3 Baths1,311 SqFt1176 S Atticus Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Condo
Listed by Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
$ 481,210 3.5%
$ 465,000
4 Beds3 Baths1,744 SqFt10217 Thorne Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Concepts
$ 295,000
$ 295,000
4 Beds3 Baths2,024 SqFt1145 20th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Concepts
$ 320,000
$ 320,000
4 Beds4 Baths2,908 SqFt708 S 26th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Iowa Realty Jordan Grove
$ 465,000 2.1%
$ 475,000
5 Beds5 Baths2,420 SqFt3800 Thornwood Circle, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Coldwell Banker Mid America