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$195,000

2801 61st St Des Moines, IA 50322

2 beds
1 full
1,362 sqft
0.2 acres
$143 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2801 61st St

This is an estate being sold as-is at well below market value. It comes with two lots, both of which have basically been turned into a park by the previous owner. It would not take much to get it back to its previous glory. Inside has lots of original woodwork, and a lot of space. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs as well as multiple living areas. Downstairs has another bathroom, and even more space. This property also has a large two car garage. This is a corner lot, and a lot of space inside and out to turn into your own. Come see it today.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,362 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.245 Acres
Year built1917
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #723283
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $195,000
  • Price/SqFt: $143
  • Directions: From Urbandale Ave go south on 61st St to House on Left
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Living Area: 1,362 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.245 Acres
  • MLS Number: 723283
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (515) 724-3163
  • Listing Agent: Ryan Lynch

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Nearby schools

2

Hills Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

2401 56th St

1

Moore Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

3716 50th St

5

Karen Acres Elementary

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

3500 74th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,400. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

42%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

48%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • ToyotaToyota
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2801 61st St

The listing price of 2801 61st St property is $195,000.

The property 2801 61st St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50322.

Sale Pending: 2801 61st St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

The nearby schools for 2801 61st St are: Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Moore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Karen Acres Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Urbandale Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Urbandale High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

The property at 2801 61st St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 2801 61st St is 1,362 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 2801 61st St is 1917.

This home is located at 2801 61st St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50322 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 1,362 square foot home, which was built in 1917, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $195,000.

Over 47 listings were sold over their listed price in July 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 128 listings were sold below the listed price and 67 listings were sold for the listed price. Between June and July 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 1.7%. In July 2025 median list price was $217,571 and the average listing age was 34 days.

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

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