Presenting this charming ranch home in Des Moines' desirable Merle Hay neighborhood! This home features a fully fenced backyard - perfect for pets, play, or relaxing summer evenings. The finished basement offers extra living space, ideal for a rec area, office or guest room; and the kitchen has newer flooring and appliances for added peace of mind when take-out isn't cutting it anymore. Conveniently located near plenty of shops, restaurants and Waveland Park, this home won't last long!
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Sold for $222,500
$222,500
1708 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
2beds
940sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,187.4 Square Feet Lot
$221,100 Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$1,328 Estimated rent
Home value
$221,100
$208,000 - $234,000
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Finished basementExtra living spaceFully fenced backyardNewer flooring and appliances
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Listed by:
Nick McCargar (515)419-5779,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Matt Mauro 515-779-3469,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Heather Rawlins
Iowa Realty Colfax
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723053
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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
- Dining Area
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 940
- Total interior livable area: 940 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 450
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 7,187 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 120
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10004957000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $222,500+1.1%$237/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #723053 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Pending sale | $220,000$234/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #723053 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $220,000+22.3%$234/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #723053 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2019 | Listing removed | $179,900$191/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Hilltop #585869 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $179,900+4.6%$191/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Hilltop #585869 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2019 | Sold | $172,000-4.4%$183/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #585869 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2019 | Pending sale | $179,900$191/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Hilltop #585869 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $179,900+16.1%$191/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Hilltop #585869 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2018 | Sold | $155,000+3.3%$165/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #561303 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2018 | Pending sale | $150,000$160/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #561303 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $150,000+21.5%$160/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #561303 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2009 | Sold | $123,500-4.9%$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2008 | Listed for sale | $129,900+18.6%$138/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #337971 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2003 | Sold | $109,500+19%$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2000 | Sold | $92,000$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,856 +2% | $214,400 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $3,780 -4.4% | $192,100 |
| 2023 | $3,954 +0.8% | $192,100 +14.5% |
| 2022 | $3,924 +4.5% | $167,800 |
| 2021 | $3,756 +16.1% | $167,800 +11.5% |
| 2020 | $3,236 +17.1% | $150,500 +12.6% |
| 2019 | $2,764 +1.2% | $133,600 +19.9% |
| 2018 | $2,732 | $111,400 |
| 2017 | $2,732 +15.1% | $111,400 +12.8% |
| 2016 | $2,374 | $98,800 |
| 2015 | $2,374 +7.9% | $98,800 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $2,200 | $94,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $94,800 -10.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $105,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $105,600 -2% |
| 2010 | -- | $107,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $107,800 +3.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $104,200 -0.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $104,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $104,800 +16% |
| 2003 | -- | $90,340 +7.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $84,260 |
| 2001 | -- | $84,260 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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.
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50322
- Merle Hay
- 1708 61st St
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