$156,000
SOLD AUG 11, 2017

1120 Locust St West Des Moines, IA 50265

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,168 Sq Ft
9,100 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$134 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mud Room
  • No HOA
  • Dining Area
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of October 2020

Fantastic updates in this adorable Valley Junction gem! New roof in 2015! Some re-wiring, re-plumbing and vinyl windows to boot! Newer furnace, some newer kitchen appliances and washer and dryer which all stay! Great mudroom right off the 600 sq ft garage! Large yard with attached 10x10 shed. Cutest front porch with a swing for hanging in the summer! 2 finished rooms in the dry lower level! Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a wonderful home close to all the activities in the Junction!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanee Stanbrough

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 06/29/2017

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Last Buyer's Agent

Tony Muse

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,557

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 9,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x130
  • Property is zoned SF-VJ

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,168 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Mud Room
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003584000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,557

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 132.28
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 133.56
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains (Part), Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 756
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 350
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Other Rooms: Mud Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1168
  • Total Sq Ft: 1168

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2090
  • Lot S F: 9100
  • Lot Size: 70X130
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32003584000000
  • Zoning: SF-VJ

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: 2557.00
  • Net Taxes: 2377.00
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2020
Closed on
Oct 5, 2020
Sold by
Porter Kaleb C and Porter Olivia P
Bought by
Konig Alexandria Lee
Seller's Agent
Andrew Springer
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Renee Dunkel
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.58%
Current Estimated Value
$237,162

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$52,162
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$174,017
Outstanding Balance
$156,518
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$81,979

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2017
Closed on
Aug 10, 2017
Sold by
Martin Byron A and Martin Judith M
Bought by
Porter Kaleb C and Porter Olivia P
Seller's Agent
Melanee Stanbrough
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Tony Muse
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$154,500
Sold Price
$156,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
0.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.54%
Original Mortgage
$153,174
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1999
Sold by
Jack H Wallace Trust
Bought by
Ainsworth Leonard L and Ainsworth Sharon
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $185,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $156,000 None Available
Legal Action Court Order $199,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $174,017 New Conventional
Previous Owner $153,174 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/06/2020 10/06/20 Sold $185,000 -2.6% $158 / Sq Ft
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2020 07/02/20 For Sale $189,900 +21.7% $163 / Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Sold $156,000 +1.0% $134 / Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2017 06/29/17 For Sale $154,500 -- $132 / 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 $3,350 $221,800 $61,200 $160,600
2023 $3,404 $221,800 $61,200 $160,600
2022 $3,362 $185,200 $52,700 $132,500
2021 $3,390 $185,200 $52,700 $132,500
2020 $3,338 $169,000 $48,000 $121,000
2019 $3,090 $169,000 $48,000 $121,000
2018 $2,302 $150,800 $42,100 $108,700
2017 $2,224 $120,800 $42,100 $78,700
2016 $2,170 $113,700 $38,600 $75,100
2015 $2,170 $113,700 $38,600 $75,100
2014 $2,146 $111,300 $37,000 $74,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 542878

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-03584000000