Carbon, IA Homes between $250,000 and $300,000 for Sale

TAG SALE Friday July 31st & Saturday Aug. 1st from 9 am to 3 pm. Sunday Aug. 2nd from 9 am to 2 pm. Welcome to this timeless traditional home in the heart of Historic Valley Junction! Rich with character, this home showcases beautiful original woodwork, hardwood floors, and craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. The main level features a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen, and an enclosed three-season porch perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and a full bath, while the third-floor attic offers incredible potential for future finished space, a studio, or additional storage. The basement includes a bathroom and abundant storage. An oversized two-car garage offers electricity, heated floors, and plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, or the perfect workshop. While some updating is needed, this home presents a rare opportunity to restore and personalize a true classic. Just steps from the vibrant Historic Valley Junction district, enjoy locally owned boutiques, restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, art galleries, and year-round events including Thursday Night Music in the Junction and the award-winning Valley Junction Farmers Market. Qualified buyers may also be eligible for up to $15,000 in Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) grant assistance, plus possible closing cost assistance, making this an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of West Des Moines history. Call today!!

530 6th Street, West Des Moines

Listing courtesy of Ryan Rivera with Zealty Home Advisors

$255,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 744875 MLS

Enjoy this well maintained home in Urbandale! As you step inside, you'll be welcomed by original hardwood floors that flow throughout the main level, along with a spacious living room, dining area, and kitchen designed for comfortable everyday living. Just off the main living space, you'll find a charming three-season porch—the perfect place to watch the sunset, enjoy your morning coffee, or gather with family and friends throughout the year. The main level also features three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished lower level offers additional living space with durable luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout and a cozy family room complete with a fireplace. You'll also find a half bath, a non-conforming room that is ideal for an office, hobby room, or workout space, an additional bedroom, a utility room, and plenty of flexibility to fit your lifestyle.

4410 64th Street, Urbandale

Listing courtesy of Amanda Kirk with Keller Williams Realty GDM

$255,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 744786 MLS

Beaverdale Ranch with Great Potential! This 3-bedroom home features 1 full bath on the main level and a 3/4 bath in the lower level. Major mechanical updates include a furnace, air conditioner, and water heater installed in 2024. The home also offers hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, cement board siding, a fenced backyard, and a detached 2-car garage. Located in the desirable Beaverdale neighborhood, this home provides a great opportunity for buyers looking to add their own personal touches and build equity.

4032 Manor Lane, Des Moines

Listing courtesy of Aubrie Doyle with RE/MAX Results

$250,000

744890 MLS

Presenting an exceptional 12.27-acre building site located just north of St. Marys, IA, in the heart of desirable Warren County. Offering an ideal blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience, this property provides an outstanding opportunity to build your dream home in one of south-central Iowa's most sought-after rural areas. Located just minutes from paved Highway S45, the property offers quick and convenient access to Indianola, the Des Moines Metro, and surrounding communities while maintaining the peaceful atmosphere of country living. The property's gently rolling topography creates several outstanding building locations, each offering scenic views of the surrounding countryside and accommodating a variety of home designs, including walkout, daylight, and traditional floor plans. A beautiful mix of mature hardwood timber and open grassland provides an attractive backdrop while allowing ample space for a custom home, shop building, gardens, or a small hobby farm. Rural water, electricity, and multiple high-speed internet providers are available, making this property ready for your future home. Located within the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District, this acreage combines the benefits of rural living with the convenience of modern utilities and an easy commute. While the property's primary appeal is its exceptional homesite potential, the timber and natural habitat provide a peaceful setting where wildlife is commonly seen throughout the year.

McGregor Street, St Marys

Listing courtesy of Brandon Tessau with Peoples Company

$299,999

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 6340211 MLS

Welcome home to this well-maintained 1,152 sq. ft. ranch offering 3 main-level bedrooms, 1 full bath, and numerous updates throughout. The custom kitchen provides both style and functionality, making it the heart of the home. The finished lower level adds exceptional living space with a spacious family room, an additional bathroom, laundry area, and a custom wet bar—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. An attached double-car garage offers ample storage and convenience. This move-in-ready home combines comfort, updates, and great living space both inside and out

1318 N Johnson St, Algona

Listing courtesy of with Farm & Home Services

$265,000

6340199 MLS

Presenting this exceptional 20-acre building site located on 145th Avenue, south of Indianola, Iowa. Situated only one-quarter mile off Highway G76 and approximately a 20-minute drive from Indianola, this property offers an excellent opportunity to build your dream home in a peaceful rural setting. The property features an ideal homesite with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and includes a rural water pit already installed, making it one step closer to being ready for construction. With the perfect balance of privacy and convenience, this acreage is well suited for those looking to enjoy country living while remaining within easy driving distance of nearby communities. In addition to its building potential, the property offers outstanding recreational opportunities. Adjoining a massive block of mature timber, it provides excellent deer and turkey hunting in an area known for great hunting. Well-maintained trail systems provide easy access throughout the timber, and a prime food plot location further enhances the property's hunting appeal. Small acreages that offer both an excellent building site and exceptional hunting opportunities are increasingly hard to find. Don't miss the chance to own this unique Warren County property.

145th Avenue, Lucas

Listing courtesy of with Peoples Company

$274,900

5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 744770 MLS

Move-in ready and packed with updates, this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 2-bath home offers over 2,100 square feet of comfortable living space in a convenient Boone location just minutes from Boone High School. Inside, you'll find a spacious layout highlighted by a grand staircase, modern barn doors, all-new appliances, and stylish new flooring installed in 2025. A major remodel completed in 2019 laid the foundation for today's home, with approximately $60,000 in additional improvements completed since 2024, including a new HVAC system. With five bedrooms, generous living spaces, and extensive updates already completed, this home offers the space, comfort, and value today's buyers have been searching for.

1016 Crawford Street, Boone

Listing courtesy of Kevin Frank with NextHome Your Way

$265,000

744812 MLS

Presenting this exceptional 20-acre building site located on 145th Avenue, south of Indianola, Iowa. Situated only one-quarter mile off Highway G76 and approximately a 20-minute drive from Indianola, this property offers an excellent opportunity to build your dream home in a peaceful rural setting. The property features an ideal homesite with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and includes a rural water pit already installed, making it one step closer to being ready for construction. With the perfect balance of privacy and convenience, this acreage is well suited for those looking to enjoy country living while remaining within easy driving distance of nearby communities. In addition to its building potential, the property offers outstanding recreational opportunities. Adjoining a massive block of mature timber, it provides excellent deer and turkey hunting in an area known for great hunting. Well-maintained trail systems provide easy access throughout the timber, and a prime food plot location further enhances the property's hunting appeal. Small acreages that offer both an excellent building site and exceptional hunting opportunities are increasingly hard to find. Don't miss the chance to own this unique Warren County property.

145th Avenue, Lucas

Listing courtesy of Daran Becker with Peoples Company

$288,500

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 744803 MLS

Welcome to this stunning townhome featuring upgraded finishes throughout! This impressive 1,900+ SF home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 2+ car garage with keypad entry, inviting front porch, stained deck, and a spacious mudroom complete with a stained mud bench. The main level features a large laundry/mudroom and an open-concept kitchen, dining, and great room area with vaulted ceilings. The kitchen showcases granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and durable waterproof/scratch-resistant LVP flooring throughout the kitchen, dining, bathroom, and laundry areas. Enjoy the warmth of the stone fireplace with wood mantel, along with stylish rounded drywall corners and quality finishes throughout. The spacious primary suite easily accommodates a king-sized bed and includes a private bathroom with dual sinks, a wide shower, linen closet, and generously sized walk-in closet. Double doors lead to the finished lower level featuring an additional bedroom, bathroom, and spacious living room - perfect for guests, entertaining, or relaxing. There is also plenty of unfinished space for storage and personal items. Enjoy the freedom of no monthly HOA dues and no restrictive HOA rules, giving you flexibility to add your own landscaping, garden, fencing, or storage shed. Located in a desirable community within a great school district, this beautiful, move-in-ready townhome offers the perfect combination of modern upgrades, spacious living, and convenience.

713 NE Maple Street, Elkhart

Listing courtesy of Taylor Fjelland with RE/MAX Concepts

$285,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6340189 MLS

Renovated and refreshed, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath SUPER clean home is move in ready! New carpet, fresh paint, renovated bathrooms, new light fixtures, refreshed kitchen - you must see! Corner acre lot, screened porch/deck surrounded by established perennials, trees, grape vines, asparagus, rhubarb, garden space with garden shed. New septic, additional 2 car shed/garage. Wood burning furnace and GFA furnace. Country living just minutes from Fairfield and Hwy 34 access, this one owner home has been well maintained.

2378 Lilac Ct, Fairfield

Listing courtesy of with Miller Realty

$287,500

6340186 MLS

Opportunity awaits with this well-maintained duplex just moments from Main! Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or live in one unit while generating rental income from the other, this property offers outstanding flexibility and strong earning potential. The upper unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, while the lower unit offers a comfortable 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom layout. Both units have been refreshed with new flooring and fresh paint throughout, creating clean, move-in-ready spaces for tenants or owner-occupants alike. Additional updates include two brand-new central A/C units, providing added comfort and peace of mind.

308 S 12th St, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of with Hall Realty

$290,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 744721 MLS

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this updated4-bedroom home offers 2 additional non-conformingrooms in the finished lower level—perfect for a home office, gym, or guest space. Newer roof, windows & siding provide added peace of mind. Enjoy a spacious deck overlooking a peaceful creek with no rear neighbors, creating a private setting that's ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Conveniently located near parks, trails, shopping, dining, and downtown Des Moines. A rare combination of privacy, flexible living space, and a desirable location!

2507 Eagle Point Court, Des Moines

Listing courtesy of Marlin Hernandez with Keller Williams Realty GDM

$280,000

744735 MLS

Build your custom home on this 0.60-acre daylight lot in Carmel Hyperion, Johnston’s newest executive community. Backing up to the short game course, this lot is just a golf cart ride from Hyperion Field Club. Carmel Hyperion is a thoughtfully planned 27-lot custom home community where Denton Homes is the exclusive builder. Located within the Johnston Community School District, the community is just minutes from Saylorville Lake, with convenient access to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. City utilities are available. HOA and restrictive covenants apply. Contact Denton Homes for more information. All information obtained from seller and public records.

5996 1900 Drive, Johnston

Listing courtesy of Megan Hill Mitchum with Century 21 Signature

$290,000

744738 MLS

Build your custom home on this 0.70-acre daylight lot in Carmel Hyperion, Johnston’s newest executive community. Backing up to the short game course, this lot is just a golf cart ride from Hyperion Field Club and bordered by mature timber. Carmel Hyperion is a thoughtfully planned 27-lot custom home community where Denton Homes is the exclusive builder. Located within the Johnston Community School District, the community is just minutes from Saylorville Lake, with convenient access to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. City utilities are available. HOA and restrictive covenants apply. Contact Denton Homes for more information. All information obtained from seller and public records.

5948 1900 Drive, Johnston

Listing courtesy of Megan Hill Mitchum with Century 21 Signature

$290,000

744740 MLS

Build your custom home on this 0.70-acre daylight lot in Carmel Hyperion, Johnston’s newest executive community. Backing up to the short game course, this lot features a mature wooded setting and is just a golf cart ride from Hyperion Field Club. Carmel Hyperion is a thoughtfully planned 27-lot custom home community where Denton Homes is the exclusive builder. Located within the Johnston Community School District, the community is just minutes from Saylorville Lake, with convenient access to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. City utilities are available. HOA and restrictive covenants apply. Contact Denton Homes for more information. All information obtained from seller and public records.

5900 1900 Drive, Johnston

Listing courtesy of Megan Hill Mitchum with Century 21 Signature

Carbon, IA Homes between $250,000 and $300,000 for Sale

Carbon, Iowa Homes between $250,000 and $300,000

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