NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1208 E Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

South Central DSM Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $146,000 - $220,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,096 Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2017

Last sale price $90,500 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,238/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Downstairs

About This Home

As of June 2017

A raised ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home with partially finished basement and fenced yard. One car attached garage. A must see! Property is being sold As-Is. Inspections are for buyers knowledge only. Buyer will be responsible for all abstracting costs. Property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists.

Last Listed By

Brent Kelso

Silverado Realty Listed on: 04/13/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 7,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x120
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,096 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Walk-Out Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01004735005000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch-Raised
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 76.64
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 82.57
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1096
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 420
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: Lower Level
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1096
  • Total Sq Ft: 1096

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

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: 0.1790
  • Lot S F: 7800
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 65X120
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01004735005000
  • Zoning: R1

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: 2812.00
  • Net Taxes: 2812.00
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2017
Closed on
May 31, 2017
Sold by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Tayal Mukesh
Seller's Agent
Brent Kelso
Silverado Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brent Kelso
Silverado Realty
List Price
$84,000
Sold Price
$90,500
Premium/Discount to List
$6,500
7.74%
Total Days on Market
43
Current Estimated Value
$170,827

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,327
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.29%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$168,338
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,489

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2016
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2010
Sold by
Gray Lucas and Gray Mariah
Bought by
Coleman Jason and Coleman Heather

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,850
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2004
Sold by
Hahn David J and Hahn Donna A
Bought by
Gray Lucas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,600
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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
Tayal Mukesh $9,050,000 None Available
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs -- None Available
Coleman Jason $113,500 Itc
Gray Lucas $106,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tayal Mukesh $200,000
Previous Owner Coleman Jason $112,500
Previous Owner Coleman Jason $115,850
Previous Owner Gray Lucas L $21,575
Previous Owner Gray Lucas $85,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2017 06/05/17 Sold $90,500 +7.7% $83 / Sq Ft
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2017 04/13/17 For Sale $84,000 -- $77 / 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 $3,382 $114,200 $28,700 $85,500
2023 $3,346 $171,900 $28,700 $143,200
2022 $3,322 $142,000 $24,400 $117,600
2021 $3,214 $142,000 $24,400 $117,600
2020 $3,340 $128,800 $22,100 $106,700
2019 $3,160 $128,800 $22,100 $106,700
2018 $3,128 $117,600 $19,700 $97,900
2017 $2,886 $117,600 $19,700 $97,900
2016 $3,310 $106,700 $17,700 $89,000
2015 $2,812 $106,700 $17,700 $89,000
2014 $2,716 $106,100 $17,200 $88,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brent Kelso

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Brent Kelso

    Silverado Realty

    (515) 333-1710

    5 in this area

    178 Total Sales

    Brent Kelso
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 537363

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-04735005000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

1208 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1208 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 13 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $170,827, approximately $155 per square foot. This property was built in 1967. 1208 E Watrous Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Howe Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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