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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Pending
$220,000
1708 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
2beds
940sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,187.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$234/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementExtra living spaceFully fenced backyardNewer flooring and appliances
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 30, 2025 at 03:15pm
Listed by:
Nick McCargar (515)419-5779,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Matt Mauro 515-779-3469,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723053
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & 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
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 7,187.4 Square Feet
- 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 & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $234/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $192,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,856
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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