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#716973, Sara Gaskell, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
$325,000 List price
6915 Colby Ave Windsor Heights, IA 50324
$3,859
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,479 sqft
0.3 acres
$220 / sqft
House
Property details
About 6915 Colby Ave
Charming Ranch with Walkout Basement and Extensive Updates! Welcome to 6915 Colby Ave—a lovingly maintained home with flexible space and thoughtful upgrades. Major improvements include brand-new upstairs windows (2024, transferable warranty), refinished hardwood floors (2023), new kitchen flooring (2023), new deck (2024), updated electrical panel (2022), new roof (2018), and whole-house generator (2022). Also: new garage doors/openers (2019), gutters (2019), and exterior trim/storm door (2024). Main level offers 3 bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, dining with built-ins, full bath, and bright living room. Walkout lower level features 2 non-conforming bedrooms (w/day windows), cozy family room, 2nd full bath, laundry, and workshop—ideal for guest suite, office, or hobbies. Enjoy a fenced yard with crabapple trees, peonies, and lilies. All appliances stay! West Des Moines Schools. Easy showings via Supra. A must-see!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingElectric, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,479 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.274 Acres
Year built1951
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #717027
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Patio, Storage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $325,000
- Price/SqFt: $219
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,620
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From 63rd Street/IA-28, turn west onto Colby Ave. Continue for about 0.3 miles. Home is on the south side of the street between 70th and 69th Streets.
- Year Built: 1951
- Living Area: 1,479 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.274 Acres
- MLS Number: 717027
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Platinum Realty LLC
- Office Phone: (515) 745-7219
- Listing Agent: Jeremy Shuey
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $294,700 | $4,620 |
| 2021 | $240,900 | $4,620 |
| 2020 | $219,200 | $4,620 |
| 2019 | $219,200 | $4,622 |
| 2018 | $205,300 | $4,622 |
| 2017 | $205,300 | $4,254 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Clive Learning Academy
Public District PK-6
0.4 mi
•1600 73rd St
5
Windsor Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•5912 University Ave
4
Crestview School of Inquiry
Public District PK-6
1.2 mi
•8355 Franklin 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 $70,161. The majority of Windsor Heights, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
19%
<35k
59%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
44%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
PGA/LPGA
College Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Stein Mart
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Bonefish Grill
Logan's Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Lincoln
Hyundai
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Classical
Contemporary Inspirational
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Frequently asked questions
About 6915 Colby Ave
The listing price of 6915 Colby Ave property is $325,000.
The property 6915 Colby Ave is a house located in Windsor Heights, Iowa, 50324.
Active Listing: 6915 Colby Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 6915 Colby Ave are: Clive Learning Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Windsor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Crestview School of Inquiry (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Indian Hills Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Urbandale High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,620 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 6915 Colby Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 6915 Colby Ave is 1,479 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 6915 Colby Ave is 1951.
This home is located at 6915 Colby Ave in Windsor Heights, IA and zip code 50324. This 1,479 square foot home, which was built in 1951, sits on a 0.27 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $325,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Windsor Heights, IA there were more than 1 sold above asking price, over 4 sold below and more than 1 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Windsor Heights, IA increased by 16.7% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $275,000 and the average listing age was 37 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.