NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1103 E Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

South Central DSM Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $203,000 - $224,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,152 Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 27, 2016

Last sale price $119,000 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,536/month

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2016

Fantastic find! South side brick ranch home with tons of space. Main level features good sized bedrooms, a large eat-in kitchen and a large bathroom with a double vanity. Go downstairs and find a 3/4 bath, family room and non-conforming 3rd bedroom. Basement also features a wood burning stove to help save on the utility bill. Plenty of closet and storage space throughout entire home. Outside you will find a deep 4 car detached heated garage, a 1 car detached garage and 2 more storage sheds. Home sits on almost a 1/2 acre lot with a large driveway. This is a perfect opportunity for a 1st time buyer and also qualifies for NFC financing which can reward up to 10K in forgivable grant $ for updating.

Last Listed By

Derek Veldhouse

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 01/04/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x190
  • Property is zoned R1-70

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12001233000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 103.30
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 103.30
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1152
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 700
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1152
  • Total Sq Ft: 1152

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Metal Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete, Gravel
  • Garage: 4+ Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4360
  • Lot S F: 19000
  • Lot Size: 100X190
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12001233000000
  • Zoning: R1-70

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3108.00
  • Net Taxes: 2880.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2016
Closed on
Mar 30, 2016
Sold by
Bullard Fisher Carol Ann
Bought by
Jessen Frederick H and Fadeeva Irina
Seller's Agent
Derek Veldhouse
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
List Price
$119,000
Sold Price
$119,000
Total Days on Market
79
Current Estimated Value
$217,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$98,400
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.86%
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2013
Sold by
Fisher Beryl Susan
Bought by
Bullard Fisher Beryl Susan and Bullard Fisher Carol Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2008
Sold by
Mendenhall Sylvia J and Mendenhall Robert E
Bought by
Fisher Beryl Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,737
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jessen Frederick H $119,000 None Available
Bullard Fisher Beryl Susan -- None Available
Fisher Beryl Susan $129,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jessen Frederick H $33,400
Open Jessen Frederick H $104,500
Closed Jessen Frederick H $10,000
Closed Jessen Frederick H $100,000
Previous Owner Fisher Beryl Susan $83,737
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/27/2016 04/27/16 Sold $119,000 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
03/23/2016 03/23/16 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2016 01/04/16 For Sale $119,000 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,822 $213,400 $40,400 $173,000
2023 $3,922 $213,400 $40,400 $173,000
2022 $3,654 $178,700 $35,200 $143,500
2021 $3,384 $168,600 $35,200 $133,400
2020 $3,508 $147,500 $31,100 $116,400
2019 $3,046 $147,500 $31,100 $116,400
2018 $3,008 $125,100 $25,800 $99,300
2017 $2,852 $125,100 $25,800 $99,300
2016 $2,858 $117,200 $23,900 $93,300
2015 $2,858 $117,200 $23,900 $93,300
2014 $2,912 $118,300 $23,700 $94,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Derek Veldhouse

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Derek Veldhouse

    RE/MAX

    (515) 770-4100

    6 in this area

    133 Total Sales

    Derek Veldhouse
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  • Misty Darling

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Misty Darling

    BH&G Real Estate Innovations

    (515) 414-0059

    26 in this area

    1,910 Total Sales

    Misty Darling
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Rene Soldwisch

    Zealty Home Advisors

    (319) 610-4741

    41 Total Sales

    Rene Soldwisch
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 509673

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-01233000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

1103 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 1103 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 04 January 2016 and is currently estimated at $217,400, approximately $188 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 1103 E Watrous Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Lovejoy Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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