Welcome home to this well-maintained brick ranch offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms on a desirable corner lot. Inside, you'll appreciate the timeless character of the coved ceilings in the living and dining rooms, along with updated windows that enhance comfort and efficiency. The kitchen comes complete with all appliances, including the washer and dryer, making this home truly move-in ready. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard and an oversized 2+ car garage with plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. Tucked away on a quiet street, this home is just blocks from shopping, dining, entertainment, and Urbandale schools, providing the perfect combination of convenience and neighborhood charm.
For sale
$230,000
6501 Madison Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
3beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
8,450 Square Feet Lot
$226,600 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Well-maintained brick ranchFully fenced backyardDesirable corner lot
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- 1,322 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Seth Walker (515)577-3728,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744916
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 111
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 31202978000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Urbandale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $282,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,982
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$226,600
$215,000 - $238,000
$1,932/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000+17.4%$205/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #744916 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2020 | Sold | $195,900+0.5%$175/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #616032 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2020 | Pending sale | $194,900$174/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #616032 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $194,900+596.1%$174/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #616032 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2004 | Sold | $28,000+300%$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/1999 | Sold | $7,000-93.2%$6/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/1997 | Sold | $102,500+16.5%$92/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/1997 | Sold | $88,000$79/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,794 +2.6% | $282,100 +5.1% |
| 2024 | $4,672 +7.6% | $268,400 |
| 2023 | $4,342 +1.2% | $268,400 +27.1% |
| 2022 | $4,290 +3.6% | $211,200 |
| 2021 | $4,140 +1.8% | $211,200 +8.9% |
| 2020 | $4,066 +4.9% | $193,900 |
| 2019 | $3,876 +3.9% | $193,900 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $3,732 | $177,100 |
| 2017 | $3,732 +10.4% | $177,100 +9.1% |
| 2016 | $3,380 | $162,400 |
| 2015 | $3,380 +9% | $162,400 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $3,102 | $154,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $154,400 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $154,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $154,800 -6% |
| 2010 | -- | $164,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $164,600 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $159,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $159,800 +6.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $149,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $149,700 +12.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $133,060 +13.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $117,490 |
| 2001 | -- | $117,490 |
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Neighborhood: 50322
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Olmsted Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Urbandale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Urbandale High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Urbandale
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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