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Sold for $350,000
    • $350,000

    657 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    3beds
    1,432sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1950
    0.27 Acres Lot
    $334,200 Zestimate®
    $244/sqft
    $1,883 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $334,200

    $317,000 - $351,000

    $1,883/mo

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    What's special

    Impressive living spaceGleaming hardwood floorsTimeless characterLarge backyardFront patioNewer appliancesCozy pellet stove
    Waterbury charm with major updates already completed! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3- bedroom, 2-bath ranch in Des Moines' highly desirable Waterbury neighborhood. Offering impressive living space, this home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates throughout. Gleaming hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with granite countertops and newer appliances, and a spacious family room with custom built-ins and a cozy pellet stove create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The finished lower level provides flexible space perfect for a 3rd bedroom, home office, media room, or guest retreat. Enjoy outdoor living from the front patio and rear deck overlooking the large backyard. Major updates completed in 2023 include the roof, gutters, siding, and sewer line replacement. Conveniently located near bike trails, parks, shopping, dining, and downtown Des Moines, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, character, and location.

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    Listed by:

    Dallas Wood (641)740-7544,

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    Bought with:

    Betsy Sanders

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744655MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Electric, Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Upper Level
    Features
    • Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
    • Basement: Partially Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,432
    • Total interior livable area: 1,432 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 994

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Storage
    • Fencing: Chain Link
    Lot
    • Size: 0.27 Acres
    • Dimensions: 75 x 157
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 09000226000000
    • Zoning: N3B

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Resale
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1950

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Security System, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $244/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $257,000
    • Annual tax amount: $4,844
    • Date on market: 7/9/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 3 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/7/2026Sold$350,000$244/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #744655 Report a problem
    7/12/2026Pending sale$350,000$244/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #744655 Report a problem
    7/9/2026Listed for sale$350,000+167.2%$244/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #744655 Report a problem
    1/10/2007Sold$131,000+20.2%$91/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/2/2002Sold$109,000$76/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,424 +2.2%$257,000 +11.4%
    2024$4,330 +0.7%$230,600
    2023$4,300 +0.8%$230,600 +20.5%
    2022$4,264 +3.8%$191,300
    2021$4,108 -3.6%$191,300 +10.5%
    2020$4,262 +6.5%$173,200
    2019$4,002 +1.2%$173,200 +10%
    2018$3,956 $157,400
    2017$3,956 +14.2%$157,400 +13.6%
    2016$3,464 $138,600 -1.1%
    2015$3,464 +8.9%$140,200 +5.3%
    2014$3,180 $133,100
    2013-- $133,100 +4.3%
    2012-- $127,600
    2011-- $127,600 -3.6%
    2010-- $132,400
    2009-- $132,400 -1%
    2008-- $133,700 +1.1%
    2007-- $132,300 +4.7%
    2006-- $126,400
    2005-- $126,400 +19.1%
    2003-- $106,140 +17.3%
    2002-- $90,460 -6.7%
    2001-- $96,990
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    Neighborhood: Waterbury

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    • 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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