You must see this 1950s Waterbury neighborhood ranch - 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths incorporating modern living with a mid-century flair. With over 2,300 square feet of finished living space, this home offers a perfect blend of crisp design ideal for those who appreciate open, light-filled spaces and minimal stairs. Sunlight floods the home through newer Marvin windows with exposures to the west, east, and south. Recently renovated, the kitchen opens seamlessly to a spacious living room, perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The living room is anchored by a stunning wood-burning fireplace with a stone surround and wood mantel. Adjacent to the main living area, find a versatile office/den/playroom complete with its own wood-burning fireplace. Rich, blonde hardwood flooring flows throughout the main floor, enhancing the home?s bright and airy feel. The spacious basement offers excellent ceiling height, a separate exterior entrance, storage, laundry area, and a convenient powder room. Enjoy a fully fenced yard with a private patio, tiered planting beds, and a bonus storage shed - a perfect outdoor space for children, pets or gardening enthusiasts. Two-car attached garage makes for easy parking and extra storage. Tour at Open Houses this Saturday+Sunday to experience the perfect blend of style, comfort, and functionality!
Pending
$355,000
639 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,552sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Minimal stairsOpen light-filled spacesBright and airy feelBlonde hardwood flooringFully fenced yardPrivate patioTiered planting beds
- 27 days
- on Zillow |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 19, 2025 at 03:22pm
Listed by:
Rose Green (773)844-1782,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718284
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,552
- Total interior livable area: 1,552 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 850
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 09006914000000
- Zoning: N1B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $229/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $362,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,133
- Date on market: 5/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete
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