Heather Rawlins
Iowa Realty Colfax
(515) 219-8941
289 Total Sales
1 in Merle Hay
$222,500 Price
3315 61st St Des Moines, IA 50322
Merle Hay NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $229,000 - $270,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,037
Sq Ft
$238/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of August 2025Welcome to a delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled on a quiet street near Merle Hay Mall. This property offers the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience, with a spacious yard and a location that puts you just minutes from popular restaurants, shopping, and more. Inside, the main floor features a cozy living room, dedicated dining area, functional kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms, and a full bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find a versatile space ready to suit your needs whether as a third bedroom, home office, playroom, or creative studio, the possibilities are endless. In addition to these spaces, you have the basement where you'll find laundry, storage space and an additional living room / playroom area. This house also has a back deck, detached garage, a mini split in the upstairs level, and a radon mitigation system in place! All information obtained from Seller and public records.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,298
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 9,021 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 46x194
- Property is zoned N3B
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,037 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Unfinished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10002876000000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 11, 2025
Closed on
Aug 19, 2025
Sold by
Webber Keegan and Webber Andrea
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jason Rude
Rude Realty
Buyer's Agent
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$249,900
Views
106
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,096
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.19%
Original Mortgage
$12,495
Outstanding Balance
$8,560
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$238,244
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 14, 2022
Closed on
Mar 1, 2023
Sold by
Clifton Zachary and Clifton Ashley
Bought by
Webber Keegan and Webber Andrea
Seller's Agent
Betsy Behrens
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Jason Rude
Rude Realty
List Price
$228,900
Sold Price
$218,775
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,125
-4.42%
Views
38
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$212,212
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 11, 2022
Closed on
Apr 7, 2022
Sold by
Hsbc Bank Usa Na
Bought by
Clifton Zachary
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Rabin
Realhome Services & Solutions
Buyer's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
List Price
$111,300
Sold Price
$122,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,700
9.61%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
94.19%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 3, 2021
Sold by
Ballentine David and Ballentine Deanna
Bought by
Hsbc Bank Usa Na and Nomura Home Eqt Loan Inc Asset Backed Ce
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 22, 2005
Sold by
Ballentine Deanna
Bought by
Ballentine David and Ballentine Deanna
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 22, 2000
Sold by
Porter Constance
Bought by
Ballentine Deanna
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,640
Interest Rate
8.05%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Merle Hay, IA
-
Heather Rawlins
-
Ross Peterson
Ross Peterson
Agency Iowa
(515) 461-7245
90 Total Sales
3 in Merle Hay
$175K - $243K Price Range
-
Darson Grantham
Darson Grantham
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(641) 247-4098
238 Total Sales
11 in Merle Hay
$115K - $340K Price Range
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Angela Veatch
Angela Veatch
RE/MAX Revolution
(515) 489-4285
46 Total Sales
1 in Merle Hay
$200,000 Price
-
Susie Sheldahl
Susie Sheldahl
Realty One Group Impact
(515) 461-8610
271 Total Sales
5 in Merle Hay
$148K - $338K Price Range
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Linda Sabic
Linda Sabic
Realty ONE Group Impact
(515) 461-8688
44 Total Sales
3 in Merle Hay
$92K - $230K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| Webber Keegan | $219,000 | -- | |
| Clifton Zachary | $122,500 | Hoag Dean | |
| Hsbc Bank Usa Na | $180,000 | None Available | |
| Ballentine David | -- | -- | |
| Ballentine Deanna | $91,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $12,495 | ||
| Open | Garrison Nicholas | $237,405 | |
| Previous Owner | Webber Keegan | $212,212 | |
| Previous Owner | Ballentine David | $112,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Ballentine David | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ballentine Deanna | $86,640 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 08/20/25 | Sold | $249,900 | 0.0% | $241 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/15/2025 07/15/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/11/2025 07/11/25 | For Sale | $249,900 | +14.2% | $241 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/02/2023 03/02/23 | Sold | $218,775 | -2.7% | $211 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/10/2023 01/10/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/18/2022 10/18/22 | Price Changed | $224,900 | -1.7% | $217 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/14/2022 10/14/22 | For Sale | $228,900 | +87.6% | $221 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/13/2022 04/13/22 | Sold | $122,000 | +9.6% | $118 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/21/2022 03/21/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/11/2022 03/11/22 | For Sale | $111,300 | -- | $107 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| 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 | $3,210 | $227,700 | $50,600 | $177,100 |
| 2024 | $3,210 | $173,600 | $45,800 | $127,800 |
| 2023 | $3,406 | $173,600 | $45,800 | $127,800 |
| 2022 | $3,170 | $144,500 | $39,800 | $104,700 |
| 2021 | $3,100 | $144,500 | $39,800 | $104,700 |
| 2020 | $3,214 | $132,800 | $36,300 | $96,500 |
| 2019 | $2,974 | $132,800 | $36,300 | $96,500 |
| 2018 | $2,940 | $119,200 | $32,000 | $87,200 |
| 2017 | $2,696 | $119,200 | $32,000 | $87,200 |
| 2016 | $5,327 | $108,200 | $28,500 | $79,700 |
| 2015 | $2,622 | $108,200 | $28,500 | $79,700 |
| 2014 | $2,522 | $107,400 | $27,800 | $79,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jason Rude
Seller's Agent in 2025
Jason Rude
Rude Realty
(515) 953-8160
6 in this area
346 Total Sales
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Madylin Joy
MJ
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Madylin Joy
Rude Realty
(515) 817-4062
3 in this area
130 Total Sales
-
Misty Darling
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
(515) 414-0059
24 in this area
1,875 Total Sales
-
Betsy Behrens
Seller's Agent in 2023
Betsy Behrens
RE/MAX
(515) 829-7751
5 in this area
128 Total Sales
-
Joshua Moncivais
JM
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Joshua Moncivais
Rude Realty
(515) 817-4061
6 in this area
121 Total Sales
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Cheryl Rabin
CR
Seller's Agent in 2022
Cheryl Rabin
Realhome Services & Solutions
(770) 612-7326
1 in this area
275 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 722114
APN: 100-02876000000
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