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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,356 sqft

$285,000

524 6th Street, West Des Moines IA, 50265

Price per sqft$210.18
Built in1920
Property size1,356 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Jun 5, 2026

Updated Jul 8

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!

$1,896/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $285,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
742510

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.17 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$3,800
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No

 

Courtesy of Space Simply, Cy Phillips,
Listing Contact: (515) 423-0899 

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