$649,900

686 63rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,585 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1939
1.17acre lot
2 car garage
$251/sqft
Listed 5 months ago

Property Description

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!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: September 9, 2025
Data Last Updated:: February 14, 2026 at 2:17PM
Listing Office:: Keller Williams Realty GDM : (515) 334-4900
Listing Agent:: Beth Ernst : (515) 334-4900
MLS ID:: 725805

General: Separate/Formal Dining RoomWindow Treatments
Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorSeparate Ice MachineStoveWasher
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
A/C: See Remarks
Heating: ElectricForced Air
Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplace ScreenFireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: DeckEnclosed PorchFenceStorageTennis Court(s)Storage
Style: Two Story
Other Structures: StoragePorchDeckScreened
Parking: AttachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: BrickCement Siding2

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: N3BLOT 27 JANETS WOODS09003211000000
Fencing: Chain LinkPartial

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Beth Ernst , Keller Williams Realty GDM

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Location

Schools Nearby

Windsor Elementary School

5912 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Grades KG-5

0.74 miles away

Merrill Middle School

5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 6-8

0.85 miles away

Roosevelt High School

4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 9-12

1.35 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.