$1,934 Closing Credit¹
#713769, Laura Slavin, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
$176,900 List price
4242 SE 6th St Des Moines, IA 50315
$2,101
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
960 sqft
0.2 acres
$184 / sqft
House
Property details
About 4242 SE 6th St
Check out this open concept Southside ranch home today! The main level efficiently uses the space with the living room flowing into the kitchen. The 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom on the other side of the living room round out the 1st level. Downstairs, seek some solitude or family enjoyment with the finished main room. From a playroom to a family movie room/second living room to an in-home office, workout or band room - this space can be used for it all! You'll also find the second bathroom on this lower level and area for storage! Come look at this house and make it yours today! All information obtained by seller and public records.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size960 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.187 Acres
Year built1972
MLS #719094
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $176,900
- Price/SqFt: $184
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,402
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From SE 5th St head east on Scandia Ave; turn north on SE 6th St; home on west side of street.
- Year Built: 1972
- Living Area: 960 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.187 Acres
- MLS Number: 719094
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
- Office Phone: (515) 223-9492
- Office Email: info@precisiondsm.com
- Listing Agent: Jason Rude
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2017 | Home Sold | $118,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $174,700 | $3,402 |
| 2021 | $143,900 | $3,402 |
| 2020 | $131,200 | $3,402 |
| 2019 | $131,200 | $2,874 |
| 2018 | $108,000 | $2,874 |
| 2017 | $108,000 | $2,560 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•4201 S Union St
4
Lovejoy Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•801 E Kenyon Ave
3
Jackson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•3825 Indianola 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 $55,386. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
25%
<35k
64%
35k-100k
11%
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?
33%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
21%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Soccer
College Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
Books-a-Million
Burlington
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Wingstop
Logan's Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Nissan
Hyundai
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Christian Adult Contemporary
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 4242 SE 6th St
The listing price of 4242 SE 6th St property is $176,900.
The property 4242 SE 6th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Sale Pending: 4242 SE 6th St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 4242 SE 6th St are: South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lovejoy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Jackson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,402 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 20, 2017 for $118,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 4242 SE 6th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 4242 SE 6th St is 960 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 4242 SE 6th St is 1972.
This home is located at 4242 SE 6th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the South Park neighborhood. This 960 square foot home, which was built in 1972, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $176,900.
Des Moines, IA housing market in May 2025 saw over 61 listings sold above listed price, more than 69 sold at listed price and over 143 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.9% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $215,247 and the average listing age was 42 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.