1211 68th Street Overview
- Time on Site:
- 63 days
- Visits:
- 68
Nestled in the heart of Iowa, this beautiful brick ranch has a charming exterior and peaceful fully fenced-in backyard! The unique and functional floor plan offers three bedrooms, conveniently located near the full bathroom, ample storage, and a large multi-purpose room that can be enjoyed as a family room or play, exercise, or rec room… it easily adapts to whatever one wishes. The kitchen features an abundance of cabinets, a center island (with bonus outlets & charging stations), and quality countertops. The breakfast bar in the dining area offers additional seating too! Half-bath is an added convenience. The large living room with picture window adds to the welcoming feel of the home. The basement provides an amazing amount of storage, room for a workshop, with potential to finish and customize for additional living area. The attached 2-car garage is a luxury during Iowa winters. Brick exterior and covered gutters, the required maintenance is minimal. This friendly neighborhood is close to Colby Park (walking/running/bike trails and movies, live bands, and other events in the park), a variety of restaurants, entertainment, groceries and other shopping, an assortment of businesses, and access to public transit to be convenient, while still being set apart from the hustle and bustle. This home is being sold “as is. Allowance of $1,500 is available with an acceptable offer, for a stove/oven or to apply towards cosmetic changes. Home warranty is also being provided!
1211 68th Street Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 1,634
- Price/Sq.ft. $182
- Lot 0.25 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: false
School Information
- School District: Des Moines Independent
Building Information
- Year Built: 1950
Location/Region
- County Or Parish: Polk
- MLS Area Major: Windsor Heights
- Postal City: Windsor Heights
Rent/Lease Information
- Lease Considered: false
Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: 4959.0
General Information
- Listing Terms: Cash,Conventional
- Parcel Number: 292-00386000000
- Property Sub Type: Residential
- Property Type: Residential
- Senior Community: false
- Zoning: Res
Interior
Parking Information
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: true
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Total: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 3
Building Interior
- Building Area Total: 1634.0
General Information
- Appliances: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
- Fireplace: true
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
- Foundation Details: Block
- Interior Features: Dining Area,Eat-in Kitchen,Window Treatments
- Living Area: 1634.0
- Main Level Bedrooms: 3
- Stories: 1
Exterior
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot Size Acres: 0.2545
- Lot Size Area: 0.2545
- Lot Size Dimensions: .255
- Lot Size Square Feet: 11088.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
- Water Source: Public
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Attached Garage: true
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck,Open,Patio
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
General Information
- Exterior Features: Deck,Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Sewer: Public Sewer
1211 68th Street Neighborhood
Community
50324 (Windsor Heights) Demographics
Schools
School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.1211 68th Street Monthly Cost
1211 68th Street Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
1211 68th Street History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026Source: Des Moines Area | $297,400 -0.8% |
|
| 4/27/2026Source: Des Moines Area | April 27, 2026 |
Contact Information: (515) 971-6213