$267,700
SOLD MAR 25, 2025

1208 Walnut St West Des Moines, IA 50265

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,339 Sq Ft
0.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$200 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Patio

About This Home

As of March 2025

Discover 1208 Walnut St! This updated 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features a remodeled kitchen, new flooring throughout, and replaced windows. With new siding added in 2018, this home offers style, comfort, and convenience.

The fully fenced backyard includes a large shed and backs directly to Holiday Park. Not to mention you are very close to Valley Junction which features plenty of great shops and restaurants! All information obtained from seller and public records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Mineart

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 01/16/2025

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Morris

Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency

Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,194

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x345
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is zoned SF-VJ

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,339 Sq Ft Home
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003612000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,194

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 190.44
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 199.93
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, LVP
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 2
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 864
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 300
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1339
  • Total Sq Ft: 1339

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Storage Shed, Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 288
  • Garage: 1 Detached

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: 0.4750
  • Lot S F: 20700
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 60X345
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32003612000000
  • 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: 3194.25
  • Net Taxes: 3194.25

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2025
Closed on
Mar 24, 2025
Sold by
Cunningham Joshua R and Cunningham Sarah
Bought by
Engelbrecht Chloe Rae
Seller's Agent
Thomas Mineart
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Megan Morris
Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency
List Price
$255,000
Sold Price
$267,700
Premium/Discount to List
$12,700
4.98%
Views
88

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-19.74%
Original Mortgage
$240,930
Outstanding Balance
$240,930
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$13,012

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2015
Closed on
Jan 20, 2016
Sold by
Basso Peter J and Basso Anni N
Bought by
Cunningham Joshua R
Seller's Agent
Tony Muse
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Perkins
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$109,999
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,901
-18.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.17%
Original Mortgage
$104,499
Interest Rate
3.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2013
Sold by
Smrt Solutions Llc
Bought by
Basso Peter J and Basso Anni N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2008
Sold by
Basso Peter J and Basso Anni
Bought by
Smrt Solutions Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2002
Sold by
Oordt Suzanne R and Waugaman Suzanne R
Bought by
Waugaman Lou

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1999
Sold by
Thompson Thomas J and Thompson Lesly A
Bought by
Waugaman Lou and Waugaman Suzanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,000
Interest Rate
7.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1999
Sold by
Thompson Thomas J and Thompson Lesly A
Bought by
Waugaman Lou and Waugaman Suzanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,000
Interest Rate
7.35%
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 $268,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $110,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $84,500 --
Contract Of Sale $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $240,930 New Conventional
Previous Owner $55,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $104,499 New Conventional
Previous Owner $126,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $78,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $74,797 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Sold $267,700 +5.0% $200 / Sq Ft
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $255,000 -4.7% $190 / Sq Ft
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Off Market $267,700 -- --
02/12/2025 02/12/25 For Sale $255,000 0.0% $190 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Price Changed $255,000 +2.0% $190 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 For Sale $250,000 0.0% $187 / Sq Ft
01/20/2025 01/20/25 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $250,000 +127.3% $187 / Sq Ft
01/22/2016 01/22/16 Sold $109,999 -18.5% $82 / Sq Ft
12/23/2015 12/23/15 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2015 09/04/15 For Sale $134,900 -- $101 / 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 $2,956 $196,900 $96,600 $100,300
2023 $2,822 $196,900 $96,600 $100,300
2022 $2,786 $155,000 $83,300 $71,700
2021 $2,668 $155,000 $83,300 $71,700
2020 $2,624 $141,600 $75,800 $65,800
2019 $2,478 $141,600 $75,800 $65,800
2018 $2,480 $129,500 $66,300 $63,200
2017 $2,668 $129,500 $66,300 $63,200
2016 $2,786 $134,700 $55,300 $79,400
2015 $2,786 $134,700 $55,300 $79,400
2014 $2,662 $127,300 $51,600 $75,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 710315

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-03612000000