$180,000

6012 College Ave Des Moines, IA 50322

$2,138
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
768 sqft
0.2 acres
$234 / sqft
House

Property details

About 6012 College Ave

Charming 3 bedroom and 1 bath home with newer LVP flooring throughout. 2 bedrooms on the main floor and 1 upstairs in the finished attic with additional 200 sq ft of finish. Newer tub surround and vanity in the bathroom. Functional kitchen with white cabinets. Nice sized fenced in backyard. 1 car detached garage with an attached over hang. Great location close to amenities and freeway access.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size768 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.23 Acres
Year built1948
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #715288
Garage1 space

Summary

  • MLS Number: 715288
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 276-2872
  • Listing Agent: Jessica Kiester

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$180,000

6012 College Ave

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 26, 2021
Home Sold
$128,000
May 18, 2016
Home Sold
$109,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$160,700$3,224
2021$148,500$3,224
2020$133,200$3,224
2019$133,200$2,908
2018$118,000$2,908
2017$118,000$2,598

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Windsor Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

5912 University Ave

2

Hills Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

2401 56th St

6

Clive Learning Academy

Public District PK-6

0.9 mi

1600 73rd St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $67,442. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

54%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • BuickBuick
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 6012 College Ave

This home is located at 6012 College Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50322 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 768 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $180,000.

In March 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 35 sold above asking price, over 124 sold below and more than 42 were sold right at the asked price. In March 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in February. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $215,179, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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