Charming and efficient, this studio-style ranch built in 2013 offers a rare blend of simplicity, functionality, and opportunity. Situated on a 0.20-acre lot with room to expand, this property is perfect for buyers seeking low-maintenance living, an investment opportunity, or space to grow.
Inside, the home features an open-concept layout with durable LVP flooring throughout, a full bathroom, and a freshly cleared interior ready for your vision—whether that’s a clean, minimalist setup or a future reconfiguration to add defined living spaces.
The attached 2-car garage provides ample storage and workspace, while the spacious yard offers potential for an addition, garden, or outdoor entertaining area. A detached shed adds even more flexibility for storage or hobbies.
Conveniently located just down the street from Colo-NESCO High School with easy access to both Ames and the Des Moines metro, this home combines small-town living with commuter convenience.
Whether you’re looking for a starter home, downsizing option, or a property with room to grow, this one is full of potential.
Pending
$125,000
811 6th St, Colo, IA 50056
--beds
624sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2013
8,698 Square Feet Lot
$124,300 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Studio-style ranchOpen-concept layoutDurable lvp flooring throughoutDetached shedSpacious yard
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Marquel Stuedemann (563)321-0431,
Weichert, Realtors - The 515 Agency
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740695
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, See Remarks
Cooling
- See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 624
- Total interior livable area: 624 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,698 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1208415430
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Colo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $85,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,161
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$124,300
$118,000 - $131,000
$968/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Pending sale | $125,000$200/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $125,000$200/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $976 -8.1% | $85,400 +9.9% |
| 2024 | $1,062 -12.4% | $77,700 |
| 2023 | $1,212 +24.7% | $77,700 +21% |
| 2022 | $972 -2.8% | $64,200 |
| 2021 | $1,000 +37% | $64,200 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $730 +19.8% | $60,700 +51.4% |
| 2019 | $609 +5.5% | $40,100 -28.1% |
| 2018 | $577 +38.2% | $55,800 +58.5% |
| 2017 | $418 -2.8% | $35,200 +14.3% |
| 2016 | $430 | $30,800 |
| 2015 | $430 +5.9% | $30,800 -29.2% |
| 2014 | $406 | $43,500 +41.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $30,800 -1.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $31,200 |
| 2011 | $422 +9.9% | $31,200 -4.9% |
| 2010 | $384 +14.3% | $32,800 |
| 2008 | $336 +1.2% | $32,800 |
| 2007 | $332 | -- |
| 2006 | $332 +14.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $290 -1.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $294 | $27,000 |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | $430 -0.6% | $14,919 -3.6% |
| 2001 | $433 | $15,473 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50056
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Colo-Nesco Jr./Sr. High Learning CenterGrades: 5-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Colo-Nesco Elementary Learning CenterGrades: PK-4Distance: 10.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Colo-Nesco
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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- Iowa
- Story County
- Colo
- 50056
- 811 6th St





