686 63rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,585 sqft

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:

July 26, 2026 at 7:19AM

Listing Office:

Keller Williams Realty GDM : (515) 334-4900

Listing Agent:

Beth Ernst : (515) 334-4900

MLS ID:

725805

Interior

• 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

Exterior

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

Construction

• Roofing: AsphaltShingle
• General: BrickCement Siding2

Location

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

Lot

• Zoning: N3BLOT 27 JANETS WOODS09003211000000
• Fencing: Chain LinkPartial

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: DMAAR_DM