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1504 61st St, Des Moines, IA, 50311

2beds
1baths
720sqft
$215,000
$299price/sqft
$1,666/moest. monthly cost
$66,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome home to this charming Windsor Heights ranch offering hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms, and 1 full bath. Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen with a comfortable, functional layout. Outside, enjoy a new deck and attractive stone accents that enhance the home's curb appeal. A great backyard and patio area are perfect for entertaining. The large 2-car detached garage adds valuable space for vehicles, storage, or projects. Ideally located near neighborhood restaurants, shopping, and with quick interstate access, this home combines comfort, convenience, and classic appeal. Call today and make your appointment to tour.

Getting Around

47
WalkingCar-Dependent
31
TransitSome Transit
30
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

10/10
Cowles Elementary SchoolGrades PK-80.2 mi
5/10
Roosevelt High SchoolGrades 9-121.4 mi
3/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1950

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Metal Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 720
  • Total interior livable area: 720 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 10003531000000
  • Zoning: Res

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Deck

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,579 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 54 x 140

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hail
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,087$13,044
Home Insurance *$144$1,728
Property Taxes $314$3,768
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,666$19,992
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$57,120/yr
40% on housing$49,980/yr
45% on housing$44,426/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.2%
12.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.3%
-2.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$299This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50311$133
Polk County$193

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50311$182
Polk County$213

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-29Listed for sale$215,000
2020-12-15Sold$155,000
2020-11-06Pending sale$155,000
2020-10-28Price change$155,000
2020-10-21Listed for sale$160,000
2018-05-08Sold$140,500
2018-04-11Pending sale$140,000
2018-04-09Listed for sale$140,000
2016-07-08Sold$117,500
2016-05-16Pending sale$117,500
2016-05-10Price change$117,500
2016-04-27Listed for sale$122,500
2010-04-28Sold$96,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDebbie Dierenfeld
BrokerageRE/MAX Concepts

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