$2,494 Closing Credit¹
#713009, Lisa Vance, Listing office: LPT Realty, LLC
$209,900 List price
6129 Boston Ave Des Moines, IA 50322
$2,493
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
840 sqft
0.2 acres
$250 / sqft
House
Property details
About 6129 Boston Ave
Price improvement! Great location on a quiet street near Merle Hay Mall. Maintenance free exterior and an oversized two car garage. Great space for vehicles, lawn/yard equipment and workshop. Maintenance free exterior with newer windows, patio area and fenced in yard. Inside you will find a good-sized kitchen, full bath and 3 bedrooms. In addition to the main floor finish, you have a finished basement area along with a large storage and laundry area.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size840 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.209 Acres
Year built1954
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #715002
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Dining Area
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $209,900
- Price/SqFt: $249
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,472
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From Merle Hay Rd. go west on Boston Ave.
- Year Built: 1954
- Living Area: 840 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.209 Acres
- MLS Number: 715002
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Venture Management Consultants Inc.
- Office Phone: (515) 521-6390
- Listing Agent: Scott Remsburg
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 01, 2017 | Home Sold | $132,000 |
| May 15, 2009 | Home Sold | $126,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,400 | $3,472 |
| 2021 | $145,800 | $3,472 |
| 2020 | $133,900 | $3,472 |
| 2019 | $133,900 | $3,192 |
| 2018 | $120,000 | $3,192 |
| 2017 | $120,000 | $2,948 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Hills Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•2401 56th St
1
Moore Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•3716 50th St
5
Karen Acres Elementary
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•3500 74th St
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 $52,461. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
27%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
50%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
16%
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
28%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Mexican League Soccer
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Books-a-Million
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
Church's Chicken
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Toyota
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Adult Hits
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 6129 Boston Ave
The listing price of 6129 Boston Ave property is $209,900.
The property 6129 Boston Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50322.
Active Listing: 6129 Boston Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 6129 Boston Ave are: Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Moore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Karen Acres Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Urbandale Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Urbandale High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,472 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 1, 2017 for $132,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 6129 Boston Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 6129 Boston Ave is 840 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 6129 Boston Ave is 1954.
This home is located at 6129 Boston Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50322 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 840 square foot home, which was built in 1954, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $209,900.
In May 2025 more than 61 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 69 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 143 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between April and May 2025 increased by 0.9%. Listings spent 42 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $215,247 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.