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  • $649,900

    686 63rd St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    4beds
    2,585sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1939
    1.17 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $251/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Formal dining roomPrivate deckFull hall bathStylish blue cabinetryAll new windowsAll new kitchenWalk-in pantry
    Looking for new-construction features w/the character of a Waterbury home on a treed lot? This is it! Nearly every inch of this 1939 home has been thoughtfully redone while preserving its original charm! Step inside the entryway that opens onto a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace and 2 sets of French doors opening to a screened-in porch! Formal dining room connects to flex space-ideal for office/playroom/ library. The all new kitchen is a true showstopper w/stylish blue cabinetry, white accent island, quartz and stone countertops and fresco tile backsplash-all new appliances stay! A walk-in pantry, sliding doors to the backyard, and access to the 2-car attached garage add convenience. Rounding out the main floor are one bedroom and an all new ¾ bath w/a full tile shower. Upstairs the primary suite is a true retreat w/a private deck, two walk-in closets, dressing room, and new en-suite ¾ bath w/double vanity and tiled shower. Two more bedrooms (one with fun play/storage nooks) and a full hall bath complete the 2nd level! Outside offers endless fun w/a tennis court now used for pickleball/patio/fire pit and bike park! Large garden just off tennis court and private front yard w/trees and extra parking for guests! A few recent updates include all new windows, full kitchen remodel, 3 new baths, added main floor office, added 3rd bedroom upstairs, 2 new HVAC systems, all new electrical/plumbing and more! $244,000 of Tax Abatement thru 2032! Must see to appreciate!
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 08, 2026 at 06:55pm

    Listed by:

    Beth Ernst 515-334-4900,

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 725805MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Electric, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • See Remarks
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Separate Ice Machine, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,585
      • Total interior livable area: 2,585 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fence, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
      • Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
      Lot
      • Size: 1.17 Acres
      • Dimensions: 170 x 300
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 09003211000000
      • Zoning: N3B

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Cement Siding
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1939

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $251/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $434,600
      • Annual tax amount: $4,594
      • Date on market: 9/9/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 204 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        11/20/2025Price change$649,900-3%$251/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #725805 Report a problem
        10/2/2025Price change$669,900-2.9%$259/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #725805 Report a problem
        9/9/2025Listed for sale$689,900+277%$267/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #725805 Report a problem
        5/2/2011Sold$183,000-3.6%$71/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/31/2011Price change$189,900-2.6%$73/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #377132 Report a problem
        12/22/2010Listed for sale$195,000$75/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #377132 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$3,578 -57.4%$434,600
        2023$8,408 +0.8%$434,600 +19.9%
        2022$8,338 +0.9%$362,400
        2021$8,260 +276.8%$362,400 +7.6%
        2020$2,192 -3%$336,700 +263.2%
        2019$2,260 -61.1%$92,700 -58.8%
        2018$5,804 $225,100
        2017$5,804 +14.5%$225,100 +12.7%
        2016$5,068 $199,800
        2015$5,068 +10.3%$199,800 +7%
        2014$4,596 $186,700
        2013-- $186,700 -0.2%
        2012-- $187,100 -5.4%
        2011-- $197,700 -2.2%
        2010-- $202,100
        2009-- $202,100 -2.7%
        2008-- $207,800
        2007-- $207,800 +11.8%
        2006-- $185,900
        2005-- $185,900 +11.1%
        2003-- $167,380 +15.6%
        2002-- $144,840
        2001-- $144,840

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $4,169/mo
        Principal & interest
        $3351
        Property taxes
        $818
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: Waterbury

          Getting around

          42 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          26 / 100
          Some Transit
          49 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          • District: Des Moines Independent

          Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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