For sale

Price cut: $5K (6/3)

$220,000

6406 SW 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

2beds

1,028sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1953

9,104 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$214/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Brick houseBasement offers extra storageFreshly painted

Charming and well-maintained brick house just minutes from the Des Moines International Airport and close to an elementary school. This cute 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features newer proof beautifully refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted and a cozy living room, plus a private bonus room perfect for family gathering or entertainment space. Basement offers extra storage and great future potential. Numerous capital improvements include copper plumbing (2012), roof replacement (2016), new electrical panel (2020), and survey completed in 2026.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Dining Area
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Basement: Egress Windows,Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,028
Total interior livable area: 1,028 sqft

Property

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 9,104 Square Feet
Dimensions: 58 x 157
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 12002725000000
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1953

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $214/sqft
Tax assessed value: $173,000
Annual tax amount: $2,880
Date on market: 5/7/2026
Cumulative days on market: 59 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

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Estimated sales range

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/3/2026	Price change	$220,000-2.2%$214/sqft
Source: DMMLS #740208 Report a problem
5/7/2026	Listed for sale	$225,000+301.8%$219/sqft
Source: DMMLS #740208 Report a problem
10/1/1998	Sold	$56,000$54/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,880 +2.2%	$173,000 +12.6%
2024	$2,818 +11.5%	$153,700
2023	$2,528 +0.9%	$153,700 +25.9%
2022	$2,506 +3.3%	$122,100
2021	$2,426 -3.5%	$122,100 +15.4%
2020	$2,514 +7.2%	$105,800
2019	$2,346 +1.3%	$105,800 +10.4%
2018	$2,316	$95,800
2017	$2,316 +4.8%	$95,800 +3.5%
2016	$2,210	$92,600
2015	$2,210 +5.2%	$92,600 +1.9%
2014	$2,100	$90,900
2013	--	$90,900 -0.2%
2012	--	$91,100
2011	--	$91,100 -8.5%
2010	--	$99,600
2009	--	$99,600 +3.3%
2008	--	$96,400
2007	--	$96,400 +10.2%
2006	--	$87,500
2005	--	$87,500 +12.8%
2003	--	$77,600 +9.9%
2002	--	$70,640
2001	--	$70,640

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