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601 53rd Street Des Moines, IA 50312
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Key Details
Sold Price $650,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,169 sqft
Price per Sqft $299
MLS Listing ID 714922
Sold Date 05/30/25
Style One and One Half Story
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1970
Annual Tax Amount $7,870
Lot Size 0.309 Acres
Acres 0.309
Property Sub-Type Residential
Property Description
This one-of-a-kind Mid-Century Modern home in the desirable Waterbury neighborhood was designed by the original architect-owner and has been meticulously updated over the past 10 years with over $350,000 in renovations. The main floor features a reconfigured kitchen with custom cabinetry, a pantry, new appliances, mudroom, and a family room with an updated fireplace. There's also a formal sitting area with space for a grand piano, and an expansive dining area (with a custom table that stays!) that includes a dry bar. Additionally, the main level includes a bedroom and a fully updated bathroom with custom cabinetry, a heated floor, and jacuzzi tub. New patio doors off the kitchen and family room open to a stunning, spacious paver patio- perfect for relaxing under the lights or entertaining guests. Upstairs, two bedrooms each offer their own updated en suite. The finished basement features a family room, a custom wine closet, and unfinished storage space. Other updates include an upgraded electrical panel, new carpeting throughout, freshly painted trim and walls, a new retaining wall, landscaping, patio, exterior repairs, and much more- ask your agent for the full list! Don't miss this exceptional, move-in-ready home that blends timeless design with modern updates!
Location
State IA
County Polk
Area Des Moines West
Zoning n1a
Rooms
Basement Crawl Space, Finished
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Wine Cellar, Window Treatments
Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Wine Cooler, Washer
Laundry Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio, Storage
Parking Features Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Metal, Wood
Roof Type Rubber
Porch Open, Patio
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Rectangular Lot
Entry Level One and One Half
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories One and One Half
Additional Building Storage
Schools
School District Des Moines Independent
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 09005470001000
Monthly Total Fees $655
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Conventional
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