Seller's Agent in 2025
Julie Lovitt
NextHome Your Way
(402) 806-7664
9 Total Sales
118 Water St Unit 125 Des Moines, IA 50309
Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood
1
Bed
1.5
Baths
1,270
Sq Ft
$357/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Dining Area
- Home Security System
- Family Room
About This Home
As of July 2022Enjoy all downtown living has to offer in this Water Street Brownstones Condo. This ground-level unit features open concept living, tall ceilings, & hardwood floors. With access to outdoor courtyard right from your living room, entertaining is convenient. This unit also includes separate storage & underground, heated parking. All appliances stay, including in-unit laundry! Fall in love with all downtown Des Moines has to offer. You are walking distance to all the amenities you could need! With the addition of Hy-vee just a few blocks away, or the Downtown Farmer s Market in the Summer, you can say goodbye to trying to find a place to park. Enjoy the immediate access to major trail systems that can take you anywhere in the entire DM Metro. You are steps away from Nightfall on the River, Cowels Commons, Court Ave District, Principal Park, East Village, & so much more. If you ve considered downtown living before, now is your chance- call your Realtor for a showing!
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,560
Year Built
- Built in 2002
HOA Fees
- $357 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Interior Spaces
- 1,270 Sq Ft Home
- Drapes & Rods
- Family Room
- Dining Area
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Main Level Bedroom
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Municipal Trash
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 02002694012000
Community Details
Overview
- Knapp Properties Association, Phone Number (515) 222-5206
Security
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 11, 2022
Closed on
Jun 27, 2022
Sold by
Doidge Jon F and Doidge Mary B
Bought by
Simler Nathan and Simler Crystal
Seller's Agent
Mohamed Ali
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Joanne May
RE/MAX Revolution
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-11.37%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.22%
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Outstanding Balance
$201,987
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$82,530
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 2013
Sold by
Wong China and Fortney Joel
Bought by
Patrick Kevin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,000
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 17, 2007
Sold by
Skelton James C
Bought by
Wong China L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,500
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 31, 2006
Sold by
Water Street Brownstones Llc
Bought by
Skelton James C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 1, 2004
Sold by
Water Street Brownstones Llc
Bought by
Skelton James C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,200
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $265,000 | Simpson Jensen Abels Fischer & | |
| Warranty Deed | $189,950 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $214,500 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $19,500 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $198,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $212,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $179,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $193,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $159,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Price Changed | $284,995 | 0.0% | $224 / Sq Ft |
| 08/06/2025 08/06/25 | Price Changed | $285,000 | -1.7% | $224 / Sq Ft |
| 06/23/2025 06/23/25 | For Sale | $290,000 | +9.4% | $228 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2022 07/01/22 | Sold | $265,000 | -3.6% | $209 / Sq Ft |
| 05/13/2022 05/13/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/28/2022 03/28/22 | Price Changed | $275,000 | -4.8% | $217 / Sq Ft |
| 03/04/2022 03/04/22 | Price Changed | $289,000 | -3.3% | $228 / Sq Ft |
| 02/11/2022 02/11/22 | For Sale | $299,000 | +48.0% | $235 / Sq Ft |
| 04/12/2017 04/12/17 | Sold | $202,000 | -15.8% | $159 / Sq Ft |
| 04/12/2017 04/12/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/10/2017 02/10/17 | For Sale | $239,900 | -- | $189 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,048 | $216,200 | $13,500 | $202,700 |
| 2023 | $4,574 | $216,200 | $13,500 | $202,700 |
| 2022 | $4,330 | $194,100 | $12,100 | $182,000 |
| 2021 | $4,778 | $194,100 | $12,100 | $182,000 |
| 2020 | $4,960 | $200,100 | $12,500 | $187,600 |
| 2019 | $4,846 | $200,100 | $12,500 | $187,600 |
| 2018 | $4,790 | $188,800 | $11,800 | $177,000 |
| 2017 | $4,448 | $188,800 | $11,800 | $177,000 |
| 2016 | $4,330 | $173,000 | $10,800 | $162,200 |
| 2015 | $4,330 | $173,000 | $10,800 | $162,200 |
| 2014 | $234 | $175,700 | $11,000 | $164,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Julie Lovitt
-
Mohamed Ali
Seller's Agent in 2022
Mohamed Ali
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
(515) 371-7795
3 in this area
114 Total Sales
-
Lisa Ali
L
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Lisa Ali
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
(515) 783-6952
3 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
Joanne May
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Joanne May
RE/MAX
(515) 979-4279
3 in this area
219 Total Sales
-
Sara Hopkins
Seller's Agent in 2017
Sara Hopkins
RE/MAX
(515) 710-6030
5 in this area
608 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 532362
APN: 020-02694012000
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