- Commercial Office Space
- Full Bathroom
- Upstairs Apartment
Unique income producing mixed use property on a high traffic downtown road! Duplex plus a commercial office space in the front of the building make this a prime investment opportunity! Main level apartment -1 bedroom /1 full bathroom. Upstairs apartment - 2 bedrooms /1 full bathroom. 2 car detached garage
- IA
- Des Moines
- 50314
- 1706 6th Avenue
- MLS# 694374
- Date Listed04/30/2024
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.15 acres (6,403 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Other
- County Polk
- Year Built 1906
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,784 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $128.36
Interior Features
- Cooling Window Unit(s)
- Heating Gas Heat
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt, Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.15
- Lot Size SQFT 6,403.32
- Lot Features Rectangular Lot
Directions
University north on 6th avenue to property
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $2,200
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
0.28 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
2.13 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.17 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
0.28 mi
Distance
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK
1.05 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
1.95 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
2.4 mi
Distance
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK
3.29 mi
Distance
Capitol View Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
3.32 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
4.11 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8
5.54 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 4
6.2 mi
Distance
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK
6.45 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
2.13 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.16 mi
Distance
Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus
Public • 6 - 12
3.11 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12
3.11 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.19 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.55 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.25 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.31 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.37 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.62 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.17 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.16 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12
3.11 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.48 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.94 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.08 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.23 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.58 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
7 mi
Distance
Public • 8 - 9
8.75 mi
Distance
Private • KG - 12
2.85 mi
Distance
Private • 03 - 12
5.37 mi
Distance
Private • PK - 12
5.83 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
7.1 mi
Distance
Gospel Assembly Christian Academy
Private • KG - 12
8.14 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Taxes | Land | Additions | Total Assessments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,848.00 0.00% | $5,200 | $66,100 | $71,300 |
| 2020 | $1,848.00 3.25% | $7,600 | $102,500 | $110,100 |
| 2019 | $1,788.00 8.05% | $5,200 | $66,100 | $71,300 |
| 2018 | $1,644.00 2.55% | $4,900 | $61,600 | $66,500 |
| 2017 | $1,602.00 | $4,500 | $56,300 | $60,800 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2024 | Active | $229,000.00 8.36% |
| 04/30/2024 | Active | $249,900.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1313 CHAUTAUQUA Parkway | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $169,000 |
| 1611 8th Street | 5 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $69,900 |
| 1422 10th Street | 4 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $90,000 |
| 1219 Chautauqua Parkway | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $175,000 |
| 1934 Arlington Avenue | 4 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $105,000 |
| 2011 Avalon Road | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $42,000 |
| 1426 9th Street | 3 | 3 | Dec 03, 2025 | $85,000 |
| 2009 Nash Drive | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $127,900 |
| 1415 11th Street | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $99,000 |
| 1410 Washington Avenue | 3 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $63,000 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,530 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 5,012 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $41,565 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $20,357 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
60/100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score ®
42/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
52/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
7 nearby routes: 7 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 38/100, Transit Score: 24/100, Bike Score: 40/100.
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Frequently Asked Questions for 1706 6th Avenue
Source: Realty.com
1706 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314 is a Other, Residential Income property listed for $229,000 The property is 1784 sq. ft with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Realty.com has 11 photos of 1706 6th Avenue.
Our records indicate that 1706 6th Avenue was built in 1906.
The full address for this home is 1706 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314.
1706 6th Avenue has been listed on Realty.com since Tue April 30, 2024
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 38/100, Transit Score: 24/100, Bike Score: 40/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1706 6th Avenue. Moulton Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), Harding Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), North High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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