Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, this charming 1952 ranch sits on over a half-acre with mature trees and privacy that's hard to find in the city. Beautiful hardwood floors, a wood ceiling beam, & arched doorways give this home timeless character. The main level features 2 bdrms, a full bath, living room, dining/sitting area, walk-in pantry w/built-in storage, & updated kitchen w/tile backsplash & all updated appliances (2024). A huge sliding door floods the space with natural light, opening to a large deck & private backyard retreat. As a bonus, the finished basement offers a 2nd living space, wet bar w/storage, non-conforming 3rd bdrm, 3/4 bath, & laundry w/a counter and more storage. Walk to Windsor Heights dog park, hop on Walnut Creek Trail to Colby Park, & be anywhere in the city in minutes with quick I-235 access! Recent updates: roof, gutters & front storm door (2024), sliding back door (2021), washer & dryer (2020). Your tranquil oasis in the city awaits!
Pending
$275,000
688 64th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
2beds
1,020sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.55 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Arched doorwaysQuiet dead-end streetBeautiful hardwood floorsWood ceiling beam
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jamie Thompson 515-224-4002,
Century 21 Signature,
Abbey Robertson 515-333-3492,
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743943
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- 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
- Wet Bar, Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,020
- Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 910
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
- Dimensions: 73
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09003202000000
- Zoning: n3b
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
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: $270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,140
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2026 | Pending sale | $275,000$270/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #743943 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+37.5%$270/sqft |
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| 8/31/2020 | Sold | $200,000+5.3%$196/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #608789 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2020 | Pending sale | $190,000$186/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid America #608789 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $190,000+60.3%$186/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid America #608789 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2008 | Sold | $118,500-1.2%$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2008 | Price change | $119,900-4.1%$118/sqft |
Source: Point2 #329628 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2008 | Listed for sale | $125,000-1.6%$123/sqft |
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| 10/25/2005 | Sold | $127,000$125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,698 +2.1% | $270,200 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $4,600 +0.7% | $242,100 |
| 2023 | $4,566 +0.8% | $242,100 +20.5% |
| 2022 | $4,528 +2.3% | $200,900 |
| 2021 | $4,428 -3.6% | $200,900 +8.9% |
| 2020 | $4,592 +6.5% | $184,500 |
| 2019 | $4,310 +1.2% | $184,500 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $4,260 | $167,500 |
| 2017 | $4,260 +20.3% | $167,500 +13.6% |
| 2016 | $3,542 | $147,400 +3.6% |
| 2015 | $3,542 +10.2% | $142,300 +6.8% |
| 2014 | $3,214 | $133,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $133,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $133,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $133,300 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $136,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $136,800 +5.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $129,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $129,300 +6.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $121,000 +11.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $108,100 +16.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $92,740 |
| 2001 | -- | $92,740 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Waterbury
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50312
- Waterbury
- 688 64th St
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