#720820, Jason Scott, Listing office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
4040 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50313
Property details
About 4040 6th Ave
2 Homes on 1 Lot! This unique opportunity allows the buyer to purchase the property to live in 1 home & rent the other for income generation. Ranch home #1 offers 1-bedroom & 1-bath and ranch home #2 offers 2-bedroom & 1-bath. Both homes have had extensive remodeling that were just completed: new carpet, new LVP, completely repainted interiors, new roofs, new windows, new bathrooms, and updated kitchens with included stainless appliances in both. Most of the mechanicals have been updated. These homes are located in Highland Park & are one block from Oak Park Elementary. Don’t miss out on this rare housing opportunity!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet
- Interior: Dining Area, Fireplace
- Fireplace: Gas Log
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Exterior: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $225,000
- Price/SqFt: $113
- 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: 1,976 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. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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Frequently asked questions
About 4040 6th Ave
The listing price of 4040 6th Ave property is $225,000.
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 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 4040 6th Ave is 1,976 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 1,976 square foot home, which was built in 1947, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $225,000.
Des Moines, IA housing market in June 2025 saw over 67 listings sold above listed price, more than 78 sold at listed price and over 153 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between May and June 2025 decreased by 7%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 38 days, the median list price was $216,801.