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Sold for $245,000
  • $245,000

    6120 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

    3beds
    1,774sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1948
    0.32 Acres Lot
    $244,500 Zestimate®
    $138/sqft
    $1,641 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $244,500

    $232,000 - $257,000

    $1,641/mo

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    What's special

    Sprawling floor plan
    If you’re looking for a home that offers a considerable amount of space interiorly and exteriorly, with loads of opportunity; then look no further! This dwelling features a sprawling floor plan that is ideal to accommodate all types of tastes and lifestyles. The ranch home features a 3 bedroom set up, with a full bath layout. For those that want to keep convenience a priority, the house includes a master bedroom on the main level, with 1st floor laundry. Some of the bedroom windows have been updated in 2024, to help maintain the integrity and efficiency of the home. Basement has the potential to add a finished area and the space to implement a downstairs bedroom, with a bathroom. The property sits on a partially fenced in, modest sized lot, and boasts a very deep, 2-car detached garage. The 2-car garage that was constructed in 2000, with an additional 930 square feet implemented in 2005. The Waveland Park property borders the Merle Hay neighborhood corridor and provides its occupants with a copious amount of vendor options. This Des Moines home is located just minutes from interstate transit, retail shopping, area schools, and numerous restaurants! Call your favorite agent and schedule a tour to take a peek at this quaint home today!

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    Listed by:

    Brandon Joshua 515-214-4665,

    Epique Realty

    Bought with:

    Pennie Carroll

    Pennie Carroll & Associates

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 722713MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,774
    • Total interior livable area: 1,774 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 3
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Grab Bars, Low Threshold Shower
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Patio
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 0.32 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10004989000000
    • Zoning: N3B

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1948

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/23/2026Sold$245,000-3.9%$138/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722713 Report a problem
    2/2/2026Pending sale$255,000$144/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722713 Report a problem
    9/23/2025Price change$255,000-3.8%$144/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722713 Report a problem
    9/8/2025Price change$265,000-3.6%$149/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722713 Report a problem
    8/19/2025Price change$275,000-5.2%$155/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722713 Report a problem
    8/12/2025Listed for sale$290,000$163/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722713 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,556 +2.1%$320,100 +11.5%
    2024$5,440 -2%$287,000
    2023$5,550 +0.8%$287,000 +17.4%
    2022$5,506 +4.7%$244,400
    2021$5,258 -3.6%$244,400 +11.4%
    2020$5,456 +9%$219,300
    2019$5,006 +1.1%$219,300 +12.6%
    2018$4,950 $194,800
    2017$4,950 +14.5%$194,800 +12.7%
    2016$4,324 $172,800
    2015$4,324 +10.6%$172,800 +7%
    2014$3,908 $161,500
    2013-- $161,500 -10.2%
    2012-- $179,900
    2011-- $179,900 -3.6%
    2010-- $186,700
    2009-- $186,700 +3.4%
    2008-- $180,600
    2007-- $180,600 +3.9%
    2006-- $173,900 +42.3%
    2005-- $122,200 +12.7%
    2003-- $108,440 +15.6%
    2002-- $93,770
    2001-- $93,770

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    Neighborhood: Merle Hay

    Nearby schools

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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