Freshly painted and full of natural light, this inviting 1.5-story home sits on a quarter-acre lot and features hardwood floors, two main-level bedrooms, and flexible living space throughout. The rear bedroom opens to a beautifully remodeled 14' x 15' three-season room with wood-plank walls, detailed trim, and new carpet. Step outside to a spacious deck overlooking the deep backyard, expansive green space, and brand-new privacy fence.
Upstairs, the finished attic offers a large third bedroom or bonus space with new carpet, two built-in dressers, a closet, and window air conditioning. The clean, dry basement provides laundry, abundant storage, and a daylight flex space ideal for a workout area or hobby room. Additional features include 200-amp electrical service, a storage shed, and freshly painted exterior and shed.
NFC financing eligible, with up to $15,000 available through a five-year forgivable loan for qualifying improvements, including various updates or a future garage.
For sale
$230,000
6216 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322
3beds
1,049sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quarter-acre lotClean dry basementFinished atticDetailed trimAbundant storageFlexible living space throughoutTwo main-level bedrooms
- 22 hours
- 116
- 6
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Listed by:
Wendy Eilander (515)202-8124,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748436
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,049
- Total interior livable area: 1,049 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Storage
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 60 x 180
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10011387000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,704
- Date on market: 9/1/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000+27.1%$219/sqft |
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| 6/30/2021 | Sold | $181,000+52.1%$173/sqft |
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| 5/31/2016 | Sold | $119,000-3.3%$113/sqft |
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| 3/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $123,000-1.6%$117/sqft |
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| 8/21/2015 | Listing removed | $125,000$119/sqft |
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| 7/2/2015 | Price change | $125,000-2.3%$119/sqft |
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| 3/12/2015 | Listed for sale | $127,900+2.3%$122/sqft |
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| 12/1/2014 | Listing removed | $125,000$119/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #436766 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2014 | Price change | $125,000-2.3%$119/sqft |
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| 7/4/2014 | Price change | $128,000-1.5%$122/sqft |
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| 5/29/2014 | Listed for sale | $130,000+18.7%$124/sqft |
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| 5/26/2010 | Sold | $109,500-6.3%$104/sqft |
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| 3/13/2010 | Price change | $116,900-2.5%$111/sqft |
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| 1/23/2010 | Listed for sale | $119,900$114/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,704 +2% | $201,200 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $3,630 +7.5% | $184,500 |
| 2023 | $3,378 +0.8% | $184,500 +28.8% |
| 2022 | $3,352 +9.3% | $143,300 |
| 2021 | $3,066 -3.6% | $143,300 +9% |
| 2020 | $3,180 +8.3% | $131,500 |
| 2019 | $2,936 +1.2% | $131,500 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $2,902 | $117,800 |
| 2017 | $2,902 +12.1% | $117,800 +10.2% |
| 2016 | $2,588 | $106,900 |
| 2015 | $2,588 +12.9% | $106,900 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $2,292 | $98,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $98,400 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,800 -8.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $107,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $107,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $107,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $107,600 +5.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $101,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $101,700 +8.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $94,060 +8.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $86,340 |
| 2001 | -- | $86,340 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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