Don’t miss the opportunity to own this spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom brick ranch located near Historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines. The main level offers just over 1,600 square feet and features the primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living room with a fireplace, a separate dining area, and a bright kitchen with stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinetry, and generous counter space. Did I mention the closet space? Storage can be found throughout your new home. The newly finished lower level has been waterproofed and includes a transferable warranty, along with two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, a family room, a large recreation area with room for activities, and a new wet bar with granite countertops, cabinetry, and beverage refrigerators. Outside, the home sits at the end of a street with no through traffic and only one neighboring home. Mature trees, new front and rear decks, a large backyard, and a detached garage complete the outdoor space. With approximately 3,000 square feet of finished living space, five bedrooms, multiple living areas, and major lower level improvements already completed, there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy every part of the home. Make your Move to Valley Junction in West Des Moines Today!
For sale
Price cut: $19K (9/15)
$380,000
811 6th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
5beds
1,638sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.29 Acres Lot
$375,000 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageNewly finished lower levelMature treesLarge backyardGenerous counter spacePlenty of cabinetrySeparate dining area
- 66 days
- 681
- 53
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rich Montanaro (515)451-4549,
The American Real Estate Co.,
Tiffany Marcum 515-776-0164,
The American Real Estate Co.
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746915
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,638
- Total interior livable area: 1,638 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 78.1 x 169
Details
- Parcel number: 32004889001000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $232/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $335,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,981
- Date on market: 8/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 65 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$375,000
$356,000 - $394,000
$2,312/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Price change | $380,000-4.8%$232/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $399,000-1.5%$244/sqft |
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| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $405,000-1.2%$247/sqft |
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| 8/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $410,000+145.5%$250/sqft |
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| 8/27/2012 | Sold | $167,000+42.1%$102/sqft |
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| 7/30/1999 | Sold | $117,500$72/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,632 +2.3% | $335,800 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $4,528 -2.8% | $304,800 |
| 2023 | $4,658 +1.3% | $304,800 +20.2% |
| 2022 | $4,600 +4.9% | $253,500 |
| 2021 | $4,386 +1.7% | $253,500 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $4,314 +6.1% | $230,600 |
| 2019 | $4,066 -0.1% | $230,600 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $4,070 | $210,300 |
| 2017 | $4,070 +25.5% | $210,300 +17% |
| 2016 | $3,244 | $179,700 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $3,244 +4.1% | $168,900 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $3,116 | $166,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $166,000 -9.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $183,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $183,200 -1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $186,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $186,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $186,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $186,400 +13.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $164,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $164,500 +10.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $149,460 +17.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $127,340 |
| 2001 | -- | $127,340 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





