Welcome home to this move-in-ready bungalow blending cozy charm with modern updates! The kitchen shines with new cabinets and stunning quartz countertops with a large deck to entertain off the dining area, while the living room offers the perfect spot to unwind. The main floor features two bedrooms for easy one-level living, with one to two more upstairs offering flexible space for family, guests, or a home office. The finished walkout basement adds another spacious living area, plus another bedroom, ideal for guests or multigenerational living. With storage throughout and room to add another bathroom, make this home your own. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard, a large driveway with easy turn-around access, and an oversized heated and cooled garage, perfect for a workshop or year-round comfort. Located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and all the amenities you need, this one truly has it all so don't miss your chance to make it yours!
For sale
$279,000
1403 63rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
1,057sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
8,102 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Storage throughoutStunning quartz countertopsFenced backyard
- 24 days
- 295
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Listed by:
Beth Ortmann (515)720-1393,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748975
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,057
- Total interior livable area: 1,057 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 8,102 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10010254000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Poured
Condition
- Year built: 1952
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: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,448
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,000+12%$264/sqft |
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| 12/5/2023 | Sold | $249,000-0.4%$236/sqft |
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| 11/13/2023 | Pending sale | $249,900$236/sqft |
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| 10/27/2023 | Price change | $249,900-0.8%$236/sqft |
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| 10/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $252,000+17.2%$238/sqft |
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| 2/19/2021 | Sold | $215,000$203/sqft |
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| 1/28/2021 | Pending sale | $215,000$203/sqft |
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| 1/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $215,000+246.8%$203/sqft |
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| 12/31/2020 | Sold | $62,000-71.8%$59/sqft |
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| 12/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $220,000$208/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,250 +12.2% | $236,000 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $3,788 -11.9% | $211,700 |
| 2023 | $4,298 +34% | $211,700 +16.1% |
| 2022 | $3,208 +11.7% | $182,400 +32.9% |
| 2021 | $2,872 -2.8% | $137,200 +10.9% |
| 2020 | $2,956 +8.8% | $123,700 |
| 2019 | $2,716 +5.1% | $123,700 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $2,584 | $110,300 |
| 2017 | $2,584 +9.6% | $110,300 +12.3% |
| 2016 | $2,358 | $98,200 |
| 2015 | $2,358 +20.1% | $98,200 +14.7% |
| 2014 | $1,964 | $85,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $85,600 -10.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $95,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $95,800 -5.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $101,400 +3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $98,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $98,200 +4.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $94,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $94,300 +10.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $85,290 +3.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,130 |
| 2001 | -- | $82,130 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





