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524 6th Street

West Des Moines, IA 50265

$285,000$289,000

Beds

3

Baths

1

Sq Ft

1,356

Price / Sq Ft

$210

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 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!

Property details

Property type

Residential

Sub type

Residential

Style

TwoStory

Lot size

0.166 acres

Year built

1920

Garage

2 Attached

Included appliances

Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Basement

Unfinished

School district

West Des Moines

Annual taxes

$3,800

MLS area

West Des Moines

List date

June 5, 2026

Days on market

32

MLS last updated

Jul 7, 2026

Latest price change

Jul 7, 2026 · $289,000 → $285,000

MLS #

742510

Interior

Interior features
Dining Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, See Remarks, Cable TV
Included items
Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Exterior & utilities

Exterior features
Deck
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Street surface
Concrete
Foundation
See Remarks
Heat
Forced Air
Heat source
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Listed by Cy Phillips · Space Simply

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Estimated monthly payment

$1,922 /mo

Principal & interest$1,404
Est. property taxes$317
Est. homeowners insurance$202
Down payment$57,000
Loan amount$228,000

Location

524 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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