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1524 61st St, Des Moines, IA, 50311

$175,000

Home List Price

$2,078*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,008 SqFt
$174/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

Location

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1524 61st St, Des Moines$175,000

Buyer Closing Credits

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1950
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #692799
Lot Size0.17 Acres
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)

About 1524 61st St

After almost 40 years this home is needing a new owner to come in to love it and make it their own. The bedrooms features unique closet space that you only see with a 1950 era home, some very usable lower level finish and an expanded kitchen that is ready for your expanded ideas. The backyard is lined with an established flower border and a large patio area. The garage has enough room for 2 cars in addition to an area for all your tools or a hobby space. The solid bones of this home is the foundation to your creative start. Come take a look and see what this home can do for you!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Living Area: 1,008 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 314-6828
  • Listing Agent: Andrea Olson Taylor

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Patio

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roosevelt High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Merrill Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Windsor Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 63rd St to Clark go east to 61st then north to home.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $175,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $174/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,632
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Des Moines, IA.

Med. Sold Price

$209.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$185

Avg. Days On Market

32

# of Sold Homes

255

1524 61st St vs Des Moines

23 DAYS ON ROCKET

-9 Days

$175,000

-$34.9K Less

$174/SqFt

-$12 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $34.9K less than the Median Sold Price and $12/SqFt less than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #692799

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 314-6828
  • Listing Agent: Andrea Olson Taylor

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$3,632$165,600
2020$3,632$148,900
2019$3,292$148,900
2018$3,292$132,500
2017$2,954$132,500

History based on county public records data.

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$941

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$591

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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5
/10
  • Windsor Elementary School

  • 5912 University Ave

  • 0.46 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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9
/10
  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 0.20 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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4
/10
  • Merrill Middle School

  • 5301 Grand Ave

  • 1.75 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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1
/10
  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 7.29 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10
  • Roosevelt High School

  • 4419 Center St

  • 1.53 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $61,097. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1524 61st St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1524 61st St property is $175,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1524 61st St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.

Is this property for sale now?

Sale Pending: 1524 61st St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1524 61st St are:
Windsor Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Merrill Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Roosevelt High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $3,632 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1524 61st St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1524 61st St is 1,008 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1524 61st St is 1950.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50311›1524 61st St

This home is located at 1524 61st St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 1,008 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 08, 2024 and is currently priced at $175,000.

Over 55 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2024 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 124 listings were sold below the listed price and 76 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.1% between March 2024 and April 2024. The median list price of listings available in April 2024 was $209,944, while the average time on the real estate market was 32 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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