This 3 bed 2 bath home has over 1,600 sq/ft of updated living space (no popcorn ceilings here). The kitchen has newer cabinets, Quartz countertops, matching mosaic back splash, SS appliances and canned lighting. The home maintains its natural charm w/ beautiful hard wood floors and a wood fireplace. The gorgeous finished LL has new carpet w/ additional living space, a bedroom w/ egress and 3/4 bath. You will love the backyard w/ shadow box 6ft privacy fence and beautiful screened in porch. This home has it all in the heart of Des Moines! All information obtained from seller and public records.
Sold for $240,100
$240,100
1712 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
3beds
940sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,187.4 Square Feet Lot
$256,300 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$1,530 Estimated rent
Home value
$256,300
$243,000 - $269,000
$1,530/mo
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Additional living spaceNewer cabinetsCanned lightingNew carpetSs appliancesQuartz countertopsWood fireplace
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Listed by:
Dev Tharp (515)669-3662,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Theresa Grandquist
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 688176
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 940
- Total interior livable area: 940 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 738
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,187 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 120
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10004956000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8/2024 | Sold | $240,100+2.2%$255/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #688176 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2024 | Pending sale | $235,000$250/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #688176 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $235,000+12.4%$250/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #688176 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2019 | Listing removed | $209,000$222/sqft |
Source: Platinum Realty LLC #593577 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $209,000+2.5%$222/sqft |
Source: Platinum Realty LLC #593577 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2019 | Sold | $204,000-2.4%$217/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #593577 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2019 | Pending sale | $209,000$222/sqft |
Source: Platinum Realty LLC #593577 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2019 | Price change | $209,000-5%$222/sqft |
Source: Platinum Realty LLC #593577 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $219,900$234/sqft |
Source: Platinum Realty LLC #593577 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,352 +7.2% | $241,900 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $4,060 -5.1% | $216,800 |
| 2023 | $4,276 +0.8% | $216,800 +13.9% |
| 2022 | $4,242 +4.8% | $190,300 |
| 2021 | $4,048 +23.6% | $190,300 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $3,274 -13% | $170,800 +26.4% |
| 2019 | $3,764 +20% | $135,100 +12.6% |
| 2018 | $3,136 +6% | $120,000 |
| 2017 | $2,960 +14.9% | $120,000 +12.7% |
| 2016 | $2,576 | $106,500 |
| 2015 | $2,576 +7.7% | $106,500 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $2,392 | $102,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $102,300 -10.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,900 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $116,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $116,300 +3.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $112,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $112,400 -0.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $113,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $113,300 +15.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $97,750 +7.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $91,030 |
| 2001 | -- | $91,030 |
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
- 1712 61st St
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