524 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

West Des Moines
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524 6th Street,West Des Moines, IA 50265
$285,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1,356 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: cy phillips
Office: space simply
MLS#:742510
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$285,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$210.18

About this home

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1920
  • Listing ID #:742510
  • Added:48 day(s) ago
  • Updated:July 23, 2026 at 10:42 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Hardwood
  • Dining Description:Dining Area, Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:1,356 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1920
  • Building area:1,356 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.17 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Two Story
  • Construction Materials:Stone
  • Exterior Features:Deck
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$285,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$210.18
  • Tax amount:$3,800

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Main Level, Washer
  • Amenities:Smoke Detectors

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2

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