Welcome home to this charming and well-maintained bungalow, where cozy comfort meets beautiful landscaping! Step inside to a bright and inviting living space, leading to two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath. Thoughtful updates enhance the home’s character while maintaining its warm and welcoming feel. The backyard is a true gem, bathed in sunlight and perfect for a garden or simply enjoying the outdoors. Mature trees and lush greenery create a peaceful retreat, adding to the home’s charm. With its tasteful updates, inviting spaces, and lovely outdoor setting, this home is a wonderful find inside and out! Plus, its prime location offers easy access to scenic bike trails and the vibrant shops and restaurants of Valley Junction, making it the perfect place to call home.
Sold for $162,000
$162,000
6216 Welker Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$160,600 Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$1,415 Estimated rent
Home value
$160,600
$151,000 - $172,000
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Listed by:
Maggie Brett 515-505-3596,
Midwestern Realty
Bought with:
Ryan Lynch
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714445
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,621 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09008332000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $162,000-1.8%$225/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #714445 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Pending sale | $165,000$229/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #714445 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $165,000$229/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #714445 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Pending sale | $165,000$229/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #714445 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $165,000+22.2%$229/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #714445 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2021 | Sold | $135,000$188/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #621117 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2021 | Pending sale | $135,000$188/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Revolution #621117 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $135,000+241.8%$188/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Revolution #621117 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/1997 | Sold | $39,500$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,448 +2.3% | $150,800 +14.1% |
| 2024 | $2,394 +3.8% | $132,200 |
| 2023 | $2,306 +0.9% | $132,200 +23.9% |
| 2022 | $2,286 +3.3% | $106,700 |
| 2021 | $2,212 -3.5% | $106,700 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $2,292 +5.8% | $97,200 |
| 2019 | $2,166 +1.3% | $97,200 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $2,138 | $89,100 |
| 2017 | $2,138 +14.1% | $89,100 +11.7% |
| 2016 | $1,874 | $79,800 |
| 2015 | $1,874 +5.5% | $79,800 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $1,776 | $78,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $78,300 +0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $77,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $77,600 -1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,000 +22.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $64,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $64,500 +26.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $50,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $50,900 +15.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $44,180 +25.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $35,150 +2.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $34,210 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Frisbee Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hanawalt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- 50312
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- 6216 Welker Ave
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