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This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 524 6th Street in West des Moines, IA is listed for $289,000 ($213 per sqft). Built in 1920, the home offers 1,356 sqft of living space on a 0.17 acres lot.

Agent Description

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!

Key Features

  • Built in 1920
  • 0.17 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
1920

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,546/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$209
Interest$1,252
Insurance$84

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

524 6th Street

West des Moines, IA 50265

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaSeparateFormalDiningRoomEatInKitchenCableTv

Exterior Features

Deck

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Stone

Pool Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 524 6th Street is listed at $289,000 ($213/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,252 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1920, 0.17 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: DiningArea, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen. Exterior Features: Deck.

This property is listed by Cy Phillips and can be reached at (515) 556-9674 or cy@spacesimply.com.

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Cy Phillips

Agent at Space Simply

(515) 556-9674

Listed by Space Simply · View on Broker Site

MLS# 742510· Source: listhub· Updated 1 days ago

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524 6th Street, West des Moines, IA 50265

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