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$249,900

3315 61st St Des Moines, IA 50322

3 beds
1 full
1,037 sqft
0.2 acres
$241 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3315 61st St

Welcome 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.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,037 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.207 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #722114
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $249,900
  • Price/SqFt: $240
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,214
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: Head west on Douglas Ave toward 61st St, turn left onto 61st St.
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Living Area: 1,037 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.207 Acres
  • MLS Number: 722114
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 223-9492
  • Office Email: info@precisiondsm.com
  • Listing Agent: Jason Rude

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 06, 2023
Home Sold
$219,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$173,600$3,214
2021$144,500$3,214
2020$132,800$3,214
2019$132,800$2,940
2018$119,200$2,940
2017$119,200$2,696

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Moore Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

3716 50th St

2

Hills Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

2401 56th St

5

Karen Acres Elementary

Public District KG-5

1.1 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 $52,461. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

27%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

50%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
10%
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 3315 61st St

The listing price of 3315 61st St property is $249,900.

The property 3315 61st St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50322.

Active Listing: 3315 61st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 3315 61st St are: Moore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Karen Acres Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), 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).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,214 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 6, 2023 for $219,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 3315 61st St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 3315 61st St is 1,037 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 3315 61st St is 1940.

This home is located at 3315 61st St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50322 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 1,037 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $249,900.

In June 2025 more than 67 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 78 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 153 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 38 days, the median list price was $216,801.

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

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