$289,000

524 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

3 beds |
1 bath |
1,356 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
7,231sqft lot
2 car garage
$213/sqft
Listed 8 days ago

Property 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!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: June 5, 2026
Data Last Updated:: June 14, 2026 at 3:18AM
Listing Office:: Space Simply : (515) 423-0899
Listing Agent:: Cy Phillips : (515) 423-0899
MLS ID:: 742510

General: Dining AreaSeparate/Formal Dining RoomEat-in KitchenSee RemarksCable TV
Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Laundry: Main Level
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: Hardwood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: Gas LogFireplaceFireplaces: 1
Disability Feature: See Remarks

General: Deck
Style: Two Story
Other Structures: Deck
Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Stone2See Remarks

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: West Des Moines
County: Polk

Zoning: LOT 42 BUTLERS ADD TO VALLEY JUNCTION32000725000000
Fencing: Chain Link

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Cy Phillips , Space Simply

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