MR. MOTO REALTY · Johnston, IOWA
Homes for sale in Johnston, Iowa
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Living in Johnston
A local’s guide to buying in Johnston
Johnston is a Polk County city about 9 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines and is home to Camp Dodge. If you are weighing Johnston real estate against Urbandale, Grimes, or Clive, Mr. Moto Realty can tour them together and put recent sales for each side by side. We will send alerts when a Johnston home lists and show you what similar homes nearby have sold for. Property records come from the Polk County Assessor. Owners can ask for a comparable sales review and a written estimate of net proceeds before they list. Homes here are in the Johnston Community School District. The city covers about 19.5 square miles in Polk County. To talk it through with a person, use the Talk to a Buyer's Agent button at the top of this page and tell us what you want in Johnston. The Johnston listings below are current MLS data.
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Homes for sale in Johnston
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Last checked: 2026-10-22 02:09 AM UTC
Questions about Johnston
Johnston home buying FAQ
What should I know before buying a home in Johnston?
Johnston is a Polk County city northwest of Des Moines and is home to Camp Dodge. Before you start, decide your price range and timeline, then ask us to set up an alert for new Johnston listings. Property assessments and tax records come from the Polk County Assessor, and we can pull recent sales near any Johnston address you like so you know what similar homes have sold for.
How much does it cost to sell a home in Johnston?
Costs depend on your sale price, your mortgage payoff and the terms you negotiate. Typical items are the agent commission (which is negotiable), title and closing costs, Iowa's real estate transfer tax, and any repairs or prep you choose to do. Before you decide anything, we'll give you a written estimate of your net proceeds for your Johnston home.
Can Mr. Moto Realty show me homes in other nearby cities?
Yes. Our team works across the Des Moines metro, so you can tour homes in Johnston and other cities on the same day. Cities near Johnston include Grimes, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, Polk City, Granger and Clive.
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Mr. Moto Realty LLC is a real estate team licensed in the State of Iowa with Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines (Company Lic ID: F05542000), 4001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Affiliated Business Disclosure: Mr. Moto Realty has a business relationship with Growth Construction LLC and Growth Investments LLC, which are owned in whole or in part by members of our team. You are not required to use any affiliated company as a condition of working with us. You are free to choose any contractor or service provider.
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