Waterbury charm with major updates already completed! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3- bedroom, 2-bath ranch in Des Moines' highly desirable Waterbury neighborhood. Offering impressive living space, this home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates throughout. Gleaming hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with granite countertops and newer appliances, and a spacious family room with custom built-ins and a cozy pellet stove create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The finished lower level provides flexible space perfect for a 3rd bedroom, home office, media room, or guest retreat. Enjoy outdoor living from the front patio and rear deck overlooking the large backyard. Major updates completed in 2023 include the roof, gutters, siding, and sewer line replacement. Conveniently located near bike trails, parks, shopping, dining, and downtown Des Moines, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, character, and location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$244Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Dallas Wood• Realty ONE Group Impact
Contact: (641) 740-7544
Bought with Elizabeth Sanders• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Est. $1,267 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 657 61st St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #744655
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
$350,000
$244/sq ft
Jul 12, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2026
Listed
$350,000
$244/sq ft
DMMLS #287152
Jan 8, 2007
Sold
$131,500
$92/sq ft
Jul 20, 2006
Listed
$134,900
$94/sq ft
+3
Charming walkout ranch on quiet street! Sharp lot w/ mature trees, nice front sitting porch, all 3 BRs are large w/ oversized master bedroom currently being used as home office/den, fun decor throughout, sharp hardwood floors, breakfast nook in kit, nice 1 car gar + carport, walkout basement has tall ceilings, large windows & includes a 3/4 bath.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,424 (+2.2%)
$57,900 + $199,100
$257,000
2024
$4,330 (+0.7%)
$51,100 + $179,500
$230,600
2023
$4,300 (+0.8%)
$51,100 + $179,500
$230,600
2022
$4,264 (+3.8%)
$44,000 + $147,300
$191,300
2021
$4,108 (−3.6%)
$44,000 + $147,300
$191,300
2020
$4,262 (+6.5%)
$44,000 + $147,300
$191,300
2019
$4,002 (+1.2%)
$40,700 + $132,500
$173,200
2018
$3,956 (+12.5%)
$40,700 + $132,500
$173,200
2017
$3,518 (+6.4%)
$36,100 + $121,300
$157,400
2016
$3,306 (+12.8%)
$31,400 + $107,200
$138,600
2013
$2,932
$29,100 + $104,000
$133,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
157 ft.
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,334
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
09000226000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 18, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Apr 23, 2024 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
May 22, 2021 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.