$278,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2023
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,380 Sq Ft
8,375 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$201 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Den
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Emma McCarthy Lee Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

This cottage style home embraces you upon entering. Hardwood floors throughout and
white trim give a crisp impression. The windows are no maintenance viny windows with
silhouette blinds & up or down close blinds. The house is flooded with light and lends itself to multiple decorating styles. Main level family room has wood burning fireplace and informal dining with access to the back yard patio. The kitchen has good workspace and ample cabinets. Main level bedroom and full bath. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms and Jack & Jill half bath. Lots of built in storage and huge closet. The lower level has a bedroom and attractive 3/4 bath. New LVP flooring and plenty of storage round out the basement. The washer and dryer are 5 years old and saw very light use. The back yard is fenced in and the garage has a workshop area in addition to the space for 2 cars.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lara Hallgrimsdottir

Hunziker & Associates, Inc. Listed on: 04/17/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Halling

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,696

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 8,375 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is zoned RL

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,380 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0905227050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,696

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 181.09
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 201.45
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Laminate Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 576
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 336
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Den
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1380
  • Total Sq Ft: 1380

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Ames

Green Features

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

Lot Info

  • Lot S F: 8375
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0905227050
  • Zoning: RL

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2695.53
  • Net Taxes: 2546.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ames

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2023
Closed on
May 19, 2023
Sold by
Revocable Trust
Bought by
Guckert Jason and Rivers Carley
Seller's Agent
Lara Hallgrimsdottir
Hunziker & Associates, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mary Halling
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$278,000
Premium/Discount to List
$28,100
11.24%
Current Estimated Value
$280,208

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,208
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.84%
Original Mortgage
$222,400
Outstanding Balance
$217,513
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$65,726

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 28, 2017
Closed on
Jan 26, 2018
Sold by
Jenkins Stephen H and Jenkins Jennifer H
Bought by
Linda A Manatt Ret
Seller's Agent
Gale Gehling
Keller Williams Ames
Buyer's Agent
Traci Jennings
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$183,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,650
-3.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.18%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2013
Closed on
Mar 6, 2014
Sold by
Christensen Bruce W and Ciprich Christensen Melissa C
Bought by
Jenkins Stephen H and Jenkins Jennifer H
Seller's Agent
Gale/Ryan Gehling
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Gale/Ryan Gehling
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-3.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.40%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2008
Sold by
Zamzow Daniel R
Bought by
Christensen Bruce W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,780
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $278,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $183,000 --
Warranty Deed $154,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $152,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $222,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,400 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $144,780 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Sold $278,000 +11.2% $201 / Sq Ft
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2023 04/17/23 For Sale $249,900 +36.4% $181 / Sq Ft
02/02/2018 02/02/18 Sold $183,250 -3.5% $136 / Sq Ft
12/02/2017 12/02/17 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2017 11/28/17 For Sale $189,900 +22.5% $141 / Sq Ft
03/14/2014 03/14/14 Sold $155,000 -3.1% $115 / Sq Ft
01/21/2014 01/21/14 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2013 10/04/13 For Sale $160,000 -- $119 / 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 $3,462 $243,800 $40,600 $203,200
2023 $2,580 $243,800 $40,600 $203,200
2022 $2,546 $162,200 $40,600 $121,600
2021 $2,812 $162,200 $40,600 $121,600
2020 $2,772 $159,800 $40,000 $119,800
2019 $2,772 $159,800 $40,000 $119,800
2018 $2,792 $159,800 $40,000 $119,800
2017 $2,792 $159,800 $40,000 $119,800
2016 $2,572 $146,000 $34,800 $111,200
2015 $2,572 $146,000 $34,800 $111,200
2014 $2,406 $133,900 $31,900 $102,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 671213

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 09-05-227-050