# 524 6th Street, West des Moines, IA 50265

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $289,000 ($213/sqft), built 1920, 1,356 sqft.
> Fireplace, Hardwood, A/C. Est. $1,252/mo. Listed 1 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $289,000 |
| Price/sqft | $213 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 1,356 |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 7,231 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 1 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,252 |
| **Total** | **$1,252** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

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

## Description

### 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!

## Location

- **Address:** 524 6th Street, West des Moines, IA 50265
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.576462, -93.710657
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.576462,-93.710657

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Cy Phillips
- **Brokerage:** Space Simply
- **Phone:** (515) 556-9674
- **Email:** cy@spacesimply.com

## Primary Photo

![524 6th Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/f9f1e3fdbb6a1d54b0a4ebe75b5ad74bl-f2713090589r.jpg)

*25 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/524-6th-street-west-des-moines-ia-50265-a742510)*

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**MLS#:** 742510 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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