Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch tucked into a quiet NW Des Moines neighborhood filled with mature trees and character. From the inviting curb appeal to the original hardwood floors and charming built-ins, this home offers plenty to love. The main level features a spacious living room, three bedrooms, a full bath, and a beautifully Remodeled kitchen with abundant solid surface counter space, generous cabinet storage, and two convenient Lazy Susans. Downstairs, the partially finished lower level adds even more room to spread out with a large family room, second bathroom, and a versatile bonus room perfect for a home office, playroom, workout or wellness space. There’s also plenty of storage for everything you need to tuck away. Outside, enjoy a large backyard with room to play, garden, entertain, or simply relax, plus the convenience of a garage. Major updates include a furnace in 2018, AC in 2019, and new roof and gutters in 2025, with a home warranty already in place for the remainder of the year. Located near walking trails with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, interstate access, and all the everyday conveniences of NW Des Moines and Urbandale. A cozy, character-filled home with thoughtful updates, flexible living space, and a location that makes getting around the metro easy.
For sale
$245,000
6219 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322
3beds
992sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
7,492 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$247/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partially finished lower levelOriginal hardwood floorsCharming built-insPlenty of storageLarge family roomBeautifully remodeled kitchenInviting curb appeal
- 4 days
- 548
- 75
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Dustin Kupka (515)681-7001,
RE/MAX Precision,
Allison Kupka 515-975-2119,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750366
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 992
- Total interior livable area: 992 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 450
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,492 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10003656000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
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: $247/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $218,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,110
- Date on market: 10/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+14%$247/sqft |
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| 2/9/2022 | Sold | $215,000$217/sqft |
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| 12/10/2021 | Pending sale | $215,000$217/sqft |
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| 12/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $215,000+56.9%$217/sqft |
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| 8/17/2015 | Sold | $137,000$138/sqft |
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| 7/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $137,000+32.4%$138/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #458110 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2001 | Sold | $103,500$104/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,004 +2% | $218,100 +9.3% |
| 2024 | $3,924 +2.8% | $199,500 |
| 2023 | $3,818 +6.6% | $199,500 +23.1% |
| 2022 | $3,580 +2.8% | $162,000 |
| 2021 | $3,482 -3.6% | $162,000 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $3,612 +7.9% | $148,100 |
| 2019 | $3,346 +1.2% | $148,100 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $3,306 | $133,000 |
| 2017 | $3,306 +12.4% | $133,000 +10.6% |
| 2016 | $2,940 | $120,300 |
| 2015 | $2,940 +9.8% | $120,300 +6% |
| 2014 | $2,678 | $113,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $113,500 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,800 -5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $119,900 +5.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $114,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $114,000 +14.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $99,360 +12.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $88,540 |
| 2001 | -- | $88,540 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
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.





