Pending

$219,000

1505 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

2beds

1,200sqft

$1,707/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

6,969 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$183/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Gas fireplaceFenced yardVinyl sidingSpacious vaulted great room

This adorable 2 bed / 1 bath ranch with 1200 sq ft of living space is perfectly located just minutes from Windsor Heights, Beaverdale & Merle Hay areas with quick I-235 access for easy commuting throughout the metro. The standout feature is the spacious vaulted Great Room at the back of the home, complete with a gas fireplace and a wall of windows that fills the space with natural light. Hardwood floors add warmth and character, while the dedicated dining room just off the galley kitchen provides a great space for everyday meals or entertaining. Oversized 1-car detached garage – Roof & Gutters replaced in 2022 – Fenced Yard – Vinyl Siding – Anchored walls in the lower level already done. A charming home with great living space, character and a location that puts so much of the metro within easy reach!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas, Vented

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,200
Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 6,969 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 10003544000000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1950

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: $183/sqft
Tax assessed value: $227,200
Annual tax amount: $4,282
Date on market: 9/25/2026
Cumulative days on market: 3 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/5/2026	Pending sale	$219,000$183/sqft
Source: DMMLS #749991 Report a problem
9/25/2026	Listed for sale	$219,000+18.4%$183/sqft
Source: DMMLS #749991 Report a problem
1/6/2021	Sold	$185,000-3.9%$154/sqft
Source: DMMLS #615928 Report a problem
11/30/2020	Pending sale	$192,500$160/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #615928 Report a problem
10/28/2020	Price change	$192,500-1.3%$160/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #615928 Report a problem
10/13/2020	Listed for sale	$195,000+25.8%$163/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #615928 Report a problem
9/1/2016	Sold	$155,000$129/sqft
Source: DMMLS #522520 Report a problem
7/26/2016	Listed for sale	$155,000+19.2%$129/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #522520 Report a problem
10/18/2006	Sold	$130,000+43.6%$108/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/28/2001	Sold	$90,500$75/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,882 +2.2%	$227,200 +11.6%
2024	$3,800 -9.4%	$203,600
2023	$4,196 +0.8%	$203,600 +14.4%
2022	$4,164 +10.3%	$178,000
2021	$3,774 -3.6%	$178,000 +11.4%
2020	$3,914 +9.1%	$159,800
2019	$3,588 +1.2%	$159,800 +12.5%
2018	$3,546	$142,000
2017	$3,546 +6.7%	$142,000 +12.6%
2016	$3,322	$126,100
2015	$3,322 +10.9%	$126,100 +7.8%
2014	$2,996	$117,000
2013	--	$117,000 -10.3%
2012	--	$130,400
2011	--	$130,400 -5.2%
2010	--	$137,600
2009	--	$137,600 +3.5%
2008	--	$133,000
2007	--	$133,000 +13.5%
2006	--	$117,200
2005	--	$117,200 +8.5%
2003	--	$108,010 +19.6%
2002	--	$90,330
2001	--	$90,330