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#719913, Kelly Musgrove, Listing office: LPT Realty, LLC
$265,000 List price
6420 Center St Des Moines, IA 50312
$3,147
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,230 sqft
0.2 acres
$215 / sqft
House
Property details
About 6420 Center St
Where to start with the features? How about location?! Quiet area with no through streets! SUPER EASY access to I-235 and minutes from downtown OR other locations. Large corner lot that INCLUDES a bonus 3 car size garage with a double door. This has 220 AMP service and gas stubbed outside. Lots of updating inside including a new kitchen in 2023, electric Fireplace in Living Room, a bonus room ideally used as an office or Den with windows on 3 sides. Full bath on the first floor has a jacuzzi style bubble tub. One large BR area upstairs. Full basement that offers a newer ¾ bath and a large finished room with a bar area and nice storage closet. Out the back door to a single detached garage, double level deck and more.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,230 sqft
Lot size0.241 Acres
Year built1944
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage, Three Car Garage
MLS #720323
Garage4 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate
- Interior: Dining Area
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 4 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Three Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck
- Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $265,000
- Price/SqFt: $215
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,634
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: I-235 to 63rd - South to Center Street - West on Center to home
- Year Built: 1944
- Living Area: 1,230 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.241 Acres
- MLS Number: 720323
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 208-0757
- Listing Agent: Kurt Schade
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $245,700 | $4,634 |
| 2021 | $200,300 | $4,634 |
| 2020 | $186,100 | $4,634 |
| 2019 | $186,100 | $4,306 |
| 2018 | $169,200 | $4,306 |
| 2017 | $169,200 | $3,836 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Windsor Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•5912 University Ave
6
Hillside Elementary
Public District KG-6
0.8 mi
•713 8th St
3
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•225 56th 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 $92,378. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
6%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
13%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
34%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
BMW
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Talk/Personality
News
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Frequently asked questions
About 6420 Center St
The listing price of 6420 Center St property is $265,000.
The property 6420 Center St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.
Active Listing: 6420 Center St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 6420 Center St are: Windsor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hillside Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Hanawalt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Stilwell Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,634 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 6420 Center St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 6420 Center St is 1,230 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 6420 Center St is 1944.
This home is located at 6420 Center St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Waterbury neighborhood. This 1,230 square foot home, which was built in 1944, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $265,000.
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. Between April and May 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.9%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $215,247, while the average time on the real estate market was 42 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.