$185,000
SOLD OCT 6, 2020

1120 Locust St West Des Moines, IA 50265

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

Recently Sold

$158 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mud Room
  • No HOA
  • Shades
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Screened Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

About This Home

As of October 2020

Rare find in Valley Junction: a home with an attached two car garage! And it's spacious, too! The mudroom connects the garage to the home and has ample space for storing shoes and book bags! This home has 3 bedrooms, with one on the main and two on the upper level. The larger of the two bedrooms upstairs boasts a nice sitting area as well that is the perfect spot for reading or just relaxing! The main level also features living room, dining area, kitchen and a fully covered/enclosed porch that is great spot to enjoy a beverage or a good book! The backyard is fully fenced with tall privacy fence. Let the kids (or pets) run loose! Home has radon mitigation system. Sellers providing one year HSA home warranty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Springer

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 07/02/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Renee Dunkel

Century 21 Signature

Century 21 Signature

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,350

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

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

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,168 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Shades
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003584000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,350

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 162.59
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 158.39
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Laminate Floors, Shades/Shutters, 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
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Mud Room, Pantry
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1168
  • Total Sq Ft: 1168

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Storage Shed, Fully Fenced Yard, Screened Porch
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 600
  • Garage: 2 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

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 Shape: Regular
  • 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: 3349.89
  • Net Taxes: 3349.89

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: 608930

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-03584000000