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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6,508 Sold Properties
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- Year Built (Newest)
- 1/28 28
$ 420,000 2.3%
$ 429,900
4 Beds5 Baths2,936 SqFt3425 Meadow Lane, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Zealty Home Advisors
- 1/33 33
$ 324,000 1.3%
$ 319,900
3 Beds3 Baths1,520 SqFt121 25th Court, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Zealty Home Advisors
- 1/27 27
$ 216,000 4.0%
$ 224,900
3 Beds1 Bath1,209 SqFt528 13th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Zealty Home Advisors
- 1/28 28
$ 244,990
$ 244,990
3 Beds3 Baths1,511 SqFt2476 SE Morningdew Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Condo
Listed by DRH Realty of Iowa, LLC
- 1/27 27
$ 164,000 0.6%
$ 165,000
2 Beds2 Baths958 SqFt1209 50th Street #3, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Condo
Listed by Zealty Home Advisors
- 1/24 24
$ 138,144 1.3%
$ 140,000
2 Beds2 Baths1,152 SqFt4657 Woodland Avenue #6, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Condo
Listed by Goldfinch Realty Group
- 1/30 30
$ 277,000 5.1%
$ 292,000
4 Beds2 Baths1,158 SqFt633 21st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Concepts
- 1/35 35
$ 263,500 1.4%
$ 259,900
2 Beds2 Baths1,286 SqFt495 S 51st Street #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Condo
Listed by Gillum Group Real Estate LLC
- 1/29 29
$ 196,000 2.0%
$ 199,900
3 Beds3 Baths1,432 SqFt433 9th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Zealty Home Advisors
- 1/29 29
$ 148,000 1.3%
$ 149,900
2 Beds1 Bath764 SqFt329 9th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Zealty Home Advisors
- 1/27 27
$ 300,000 1.6%
$ 305,000
3 Beds3 Baths1,617 SqFt241 24th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Precision
- 1/33 33
$ 177,000
$ 177,000
2 Beds1 Bath660 SqFt609 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Zealty Home Advisors
- 1/28 28
$ 332,500 0.8%
$ 330,000
3 Beds3 Baths1,473 SqFt142 25th Court, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Zealty Home Advisors
$ 917,323 0.1%
$ 916,858
4 Beds3 Baths2,030 SqFt11374 Twilight Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Precision
$ 450,000 5.3%
$ 475,000
5 Beds4 Baths2,599 SqFt4712 Elm Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Concepts
- 1/6 6
$ 275,000 1.8%
$ 279,900
3 Beds2 Baths1,707 SqFt6200 Ep True Parkway #168, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Condo
Listed by RE/MAX Precision
- 1/13 13
$ 94,000 6.0%
$ 100,000
0.35 Acres9105 Cedar Ridge Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Vacant Land
Listed by RE/MAX Concepts
- 1/30 30
$ 459,900
$ 459,900
4 Beds4 Baths2,009 SqFt835 S Balsam Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Concepts
- 1/35 35
$ 1,999,000
$ 1,999,000
7 Beds5 Baths6,952 SqFt5135 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Concepts
- 1/14 14
$ 165,000 2.9%
$ 169,900
2 Beds2 Baths1,176 SqFt1015 68th Street #3, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Condo
Listed by Realty ONE Group Impact
$ 833,702 4.2%
$ 800,000
5 Beds4 Baths2,006 SqFt3654 SW Indigo Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Single Family Home
Listed by RE/MAX Precision
- 1/29 29
$ 375,000
$ 375,000
4 Beds3 Baths1,515 SqFt4301 Stonebridge Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Realty ONE Group Impact
- 1/19 19
$ 285,000
$ 285,000
3 Beds2 Baths1,777 SqFt709 21st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single Family Home
Listed by Realty ONE Group Impact
- 1/23 23
$ 210,000
$ 210,000
2 Beds2 Baths1,036 SqFt1070 50th Street #12B, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Condo
Listed by LPT Realty, LLC