Welcome to this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home that offers over 2400 Sq. feet!
This property features a well-designed layout, starting with a cozy entrance room that leads into the spacious dining area and kitchen. Beyond that, you will find an oversized living room perfect for entertaining or relaxing with family. This inviting home boasts expansive windows that flood the space with natural light. The layout includes two comfortable bedrooms on the main level, complemented by two additional bedrooms upstairs ideal for families or guests.
The thoughtful design ensures both privacy and functionality across both floors, without mentioning the cozy and nice family room in the lower level. The roof, AC, and Radon mitigation systems in this home are fairly new. This house is conveniently located near schools, parks, and local amenities and just a few blocks away from Windsor Heights. Don't miss the opportunity to make this home yours! Call your favorite agent to schedule an appointment today!
For sale
$303,000
1617 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
4beds
1,846sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,187 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Expansive windowsCozy entrance roomSpacious dining areaFamily roomComfortable bedrooms
- 246 days |
- 348 |
- 27 |
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Listed by:
Julia Mena (515)388-2164,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729503
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,846
- Total interior livable area: 1,846 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 560
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 120
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10004945000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Metal Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $302,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,695
- Date on market: 10/31/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 247 days
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Price change | $303,000-0.7%$164/sqft |
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| 1/30/2026 | Price change | $305,000-2.6%$165/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Price change | $313,000-1.3%$170/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $317,000+11.6%$172/sqft |
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| 11/7/2024 | Sold | $284,000-1.7%$154/sqft |
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| 10/14/2024 | Pending sale | $289,000$157/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Price change | $289,000-2.5%$157/sqft |
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| 9/22/2024 | Price change | $296,500-0.8%$161/sqft |
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| 9/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,000+130%$162/sqft |
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| 9/28/2018 | Sold | $130,000-13.3%$70/sqft |
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| 3/3/2016 | Listing removed | $149,900$81/sqft |
Source: BHHS First Realty #457239 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2015 | Price change | $149,900-3.2%$81/sqft |
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| 6/26/2015 | Price change | $154,900-3.1%$84/sqft |
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| 5/20/2015 | Price change | $159,900-5.9%$87/sqft |
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| 1/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $169,900+23.6%$92/sqft |
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| 9/19/2002 | Sold | $137,500$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,250 +2.1% | $302,700 +11.4% |
| 2024 | $5,140 -3.9% | $271,700 |
| 2023 | $5,348 +0.8% | $271,700 +15.2% |
| 2022 | $5,306 +4.7% | $235,800 |
| 2021 | $5,068 -3.7% | $235,800 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $5,260 +4% | $211,700 |
| 2019 | $5,058 +1% | $211,700 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $5,006 | $188,200 |
| 2017 | $5,006 +13.6% | $188,200 +12.6% |
| 2016 | $4,406 | $167,200 |
| 2015 | $4,406 +7.7% | $167,200 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $4,090 | $159,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $159,700 -10.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $177,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $177,900 -1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $180,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $180,800 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $174,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $174,900 +1.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $171,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $171,700 +12.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $152,790 +11% |
| 2002 | -- | $137,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $137,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50322
- Merle Hay
- 1617 61st St
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