$208,000
SOLD DEC 18, 2025

1517 61st St Des Moines, IA 50311

Merle Hay Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
7,020 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$241 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome home to this 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch in Northwest Des Moines, perfectly located just minutes from Beaverdale, Merle Hay Mall, and quick I-235 access for easy commuting throughout the metro. Walk in and be greeted with a living room to the right and dining area straight ahead. Rounding out the main floor you will find a nice sized kitchen, 3 bedrooms and full bathroom. The basement offers potential for a future living area or use it for tons of storage! Recent updates include fresh paint throughout, new siding (2024), new windows (2024) and a new roof in 2021. The home sits on a quiet residential street with a private backyard, mature trees, and a detached one-car garage. This move-in-ready ranch combines affordability, convenience, and long-term potential. Come tour this home today. All information obtained from sellers and public records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Rude

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 11/13/2025

RE/MAX Precision

Co-Listed By

Madylin Joy

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Rude

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 11/13/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,517

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,020 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 54x130
  • Property is zoned N3B

Home Design

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Additional Features

  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10003541000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,517

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 246.41
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 240.74
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 864
  • Total Sq Ft: 864

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1610
  • Lot S F: 7020
  • Lot Size: 54X130
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10003541000000
  • Zoning: N3B

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3517.00
  • Net Taxes: 3312.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2018
Closed on
Sep 13, 2018
Sold by
Ryan Sarah E
Bought by
Weisenbach Stephanie R
Seller's Agent
Jeff Karnowski
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Jason Kohles
Summit Real Estate Group
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$113,600
Outstanding Balance
$97,898
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$111,822

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2014
Sold by
Beidler Cindi L
Bought by
Ryan Sarah E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,134
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2009
Sold by
Beidler Cindi and Hervey Angela
Bought by
Beidler Cindi L
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $142,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $103,000 None Available
Legal Action Court Order -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $113,600 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $101,134 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/18/2025 12/18/25 Sold $208,000 -2.3% $241 / Sq Ft
11/19/2025 11/19/25 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2025 11/13/25 For Sale $212,900 +49.9% $246 / Sq Ft
09/14/2018 09/14/18 Sold $142,000 +1.4% $164 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/05/2018 07/05/18 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2018 06/29/18 For Sale $140,000 -- $162 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,088 $186,900 $43,200 $143,700
2024 $3,088 $167,400 $38,100 $129,300
2023 $3,238 $167,400 $38,100 $129,300
2022 $3,212 $146,300 $34,400 $111,900
2021 $3,062 $146,300 $34,400 $111,900
2020 $3,176 $131,300 $30,600 $100,700
2019 $2,714 $131,300 $30,600 $100,700
2018 $2,682 $109,500 $26,700 $82,800
2017 $2,396 $109,500 $26,700 $82,800
2016 $2,330 $97,100 $23,300 $73,800
2015 $2,330 $97,100 $23,300 $73,800
2014 $2,160 $90,000 $21,300 $68,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jason Rude

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jason Rude

    RE/MAX

    (515) 953-8160

    6 in this area

    366 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Madylin Joy

    RE/MAX

    (515) 817-4062

    2 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Madylin Joy
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Joshua Moncivais

    RE/MAX

    (515) 817-4061

    4 in this area

    103 Total Sales

    Joshua Moncivais
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jeff Karnowski

    RE/MAX

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jason Kohles

    Summit Real Estate Group

    (515) 669-7539

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Jason Kohles
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 730388

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 100-03541000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50311 Merle Hay

1517 61st St, Des Moines, IA

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