$2,221 Closing Credit¹
#714589, Matt Young, Listing Office: Agency Iowa
$249,900 List price
4040 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50313
$2,968
Closing credit¹
1 bed
1 full
916 sqft
0.2 acres
$273 / sqft
House
Property details
About 4040 6th Ave
2 homes for the price of 1! This unique opportunity allows the buyer to purchase the property one to live in and one to house still at home children or parents or even rent one of the homes for income generation. Both homes have had an extensive remodel that were just completed that included the following and more. New Roofs, New Windows, New Kitchens including Appliances and new bathrooms. Both also have new Carpet, LVP flooring and full interior repainting. Many Mechanicals have also been updated. These two homes are located in the up and coming Highland Park Neighborhood and are only 1 block from the Oak Park Elementary school and 3 blocks from the Highland Park Commercial District. Don’t miss out on this amazing rare housing opportunity!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size916 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.152 Acres
Year built1947
MLS #716789
FireplaceGas Log
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet
- Interior: Dining Area, Fireplace
- Fireplace: Gas Log
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Exterior: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $249,900
- Price/SqFt: $272
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,632
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: East on I-235, Use the right lane to take exit 8A toward Mercy/Downtown/Des Moines/Iowa Events Ctr, Slight right onto the 7th St ramp to 6th Ave/5th Ave, Continue onto School St, Turn left onto 6th Ave, House will be on the left in 2.7 miles
- Year Built: 1947
- Living Area: 916 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.152 Acres
- MLS Number: 716789
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty Waukee
- Office Phone: (515) 453-5169
- Listing Agent: Logan Bryant
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2015 | Home Sold | $2,305,500 |
| Dec 13, 2012 | Home Sold | $120,000 |
| Oct 25, 2011 | Home Sold | $125,000 |
| Nov 13, 2009 | Home Sold | $125,000 |
| Feb 22, 2006 | Home Sold | $135,000 |
| Mar 28, 2005 | Home Sold | $79,000 |
| Aug 03, 2004 | Home Sold | $130,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $186,200 | $3,632 |
| 2021 | $159,100 | $3,632 |
| 2020 | $140,100 | $3,632 |
| 2019 | $140,100 | $4,006 |
| 2018 | $123,700 | $4,006 |
| 2017 | $138,100 | $3,432 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Oak Park Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•3928 6th Ave
4
Findley Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•3025 Oxford St
4
Madison Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•806 Hoffman Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $62,763. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
30%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
46%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
32%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
College Basketball
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Books-a-Million
Dillards
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Logan's Roadhouse
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Hyundai
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Rock- Adult Standards
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Frequently asked questions
About 4040 6th Ave
The listing price of 4040 6th Ave property is $249,900.
The property 4040 6th Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.
Active Listing: 4040 6th Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 4040 6th Ave are: Oak Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Findley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Madison Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Woodside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,632 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 1, 2015 for $2,305,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 4040 6th Ave has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
The property 4040 6th Ave is 916 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 4040 6th Ave is 1947.
This home is located at 4040 6th Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50313 in the Oak Park neighborhood. This 916 square foot home, which was built in 1947, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $249,900.
In March 2025 more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 42 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 124 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between February and March 2025 increased by 6.3%. In March 2025 median list price was $215,179 and the average listing age was 47 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.