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524 6th StreetWest Des Moines, IA 50265

Single Family · 3 Beds · 1 Full Bath · 1,356 Sq. ft. | 0.17 Acres
$289,000 Active

524 6th Street Overview

Time on Site:
24 days
Visits:
62

Charming, character-filled 2-story in the heart of West Des Moines, just a short walk from Historic Valley Junction! If you are tired of cookie-cutter homes, 524 6th St. offers the warmth, updates, and location that are hard to find at this price point. This 3 bedroom home features beautiful original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, fresh interior paint, great natural light, and timeless vintage details throughout. The main level offers a comfortable family room with gas fireplace, formal dining space, main floor laundry, and an updated kitchen with white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Sliding doors lead to a cedar deck overlooking the backyard, perfect for grilling, relaxing, or entertaining. Upstairs you will find three generous bedrooms and a full bathroom, including a spacious primary bedroom with two closets. The clean unfinished basement provides excellent storage, plus a potential additional bathroom setup. Major updates have already been completed, including newer windows, roof, cement board siding, furnace/AC, paint, and more. Oversized 2-car detached garage. Enjoy easy access to Valley Junction shops, restaurants, farmers market, live music, and all the charm this neighborhood is known for. West Des Moines schools and move-in ready condition make this one easy to love!

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524 6th Street Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 1,356
  • Price/Sq.ft. $213
  • Lot 0.17 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association: false

School Information

  • School District: West Des Moines

Building Information

  • New Construction: false
  • Year Built: 1920

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Polk
  • MLS Area Major: West Des Moines
  • Postal City: West Des Moines

Rent/Lease Information

  • Lease Considered: false

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3800.0

General Information

  • Listing Terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
  • Parcel Number: 32000725000000
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: false

Interior

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: true

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Building Interior

  • Building Area Total: 1356.0

General Information

  • Accessibility Features: See Remarks
  • Appliances: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: true
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Foundation Details: See Remarks
  • Interior Features: Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,See Remarks,Cable TV
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1356.0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Stories: 2

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage

Lot Information

  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.166
  • Lot Size Area: 0.166
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50X145
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7250.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Water Source: Public

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Attached Garage: false
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

General Information

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

524 6th Street Neighborhood

Community

50265 (WEST DES MOINES) Demographics

39
Median Age
1,813
Population Density (per sq. mile)
58%
College Educated
$71,560
Estimated Median Income
9,530
Estimated Total Home Owners
4,735
Estimated Total Renters
67% / 33%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

524 6th Street Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

524 6th Street Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$456,470
Average List Price
$259
Average Price per Square Foot
48
Properties Sold
109
Average Days on Market
185
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

524 6th Street History

Date Event Value Agent
6/5/2026Source: Des Moines Area Added to Database
June 05, 2026
Listing provided courtesy of Space Simply- MLS# 742510MLS Provider