$170,000
SOLD MAY 31, 2016

1211 68th St Windsor Heights, IA 50324

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,634 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$104 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2023

Exceptionally well maintained Windsor Ranch. Beautiful solid oak kitchen cabinets & matching cabinets throughout. Hardwood floors, move in ready. All neutral paint, good closet space and lots of storage in basement & garage. Landscaping is well maintained. 3rd non-conforming bedroom or office with French Doors to family room. Shower in basement. Fireplace in Family Room. Extra Storage Shed in back yard. This home is spotless, ready for a new family. Fenced back yard patio. Walking distance to shopping. Near bus line.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Webster

Coldwell Banker Mid-America Listed on: 04/18/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Alan Patterson

Progressive Real Estate RN,LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,954

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 84x132

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,634 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 29200386000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,954

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 99.45
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 104.04
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Drapes/Curtains (Part), Fireplace Equipment, Fireplace Screen, Hardwood Floors, See Remarks, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Daylight Window, Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1322
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level, Rec. Room
  • Other Rooms: See Remarks
  • Handicap Features: Grab Bars
  • Included Items: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1634
  • Total Sq Ft: 1634

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Birch, Paint, Pine

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 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: 0.2550
  • Lot S F: 11088
  • Lot Size: 84X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29200386000000
  • Zoning: R-1

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: 3954.00
  • Net Taxes: 3954.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2024
Sold by
Mapes John T
Bought by
Mapes Kimberly A and Cross Kimberly A
Current Estimated Value
$294,630

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Outstanding Balance
$63,217
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$213,786

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2023
Closed on
Jun 27, 2023
Sold by
Vaux Chris and Vaux Elizabeth
Bought by
Mapes John T and Mapes Kimberly A
Seller's Agent
Ross Peterson
Agency Iowa
Buyer's Agent
Rachael Baethke
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$284,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,900
-5.3%
Views
53

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.25%
Original Mortgage
$227,200
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2020
Closed on
Dec 7, 2020
Sold by
Verhuel Christopher William and Verhuel Laura Denise
Bought by
Vaux Chris and Vaux Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Alan Patterson
Progressive Real Estate RN,LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ross Peterson
Agency Iowa
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$231,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.51%
Original Mortgage
$184,800
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2016
Closed on
May 19, 2016
Sold by
Lahey Steven K and Lahey Jeanne
Bought by
Verhuel Christopher William and Verhuel Laura Denise
Seller's Agent
Susan Webster
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Buyer's Agent
Alan Patterson
Progressive Real Estate RN,LLC
List Price
$162,500
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
4.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2011
Sold by
Lahey Fern A
Bought by
Lahey Steven K and Lahey Fern A
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $284,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $231,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $170,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $65,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $227,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $184,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2023 06/29/23 Sold $284,000 -2.0% $174 / Sq Ft
06/02/2023 06/02/23 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2023 05/31/23 Price Changed $289,900 -3.3% $177 / Sq Ft
05/17/2023 05/17/23 For Sale $299,900 +29.8% $184 / Sq Ft
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Sold $231,000 -3.8% $141 / Sq Ft
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2020 10/21/20 For Sale $240,000 +41.2% $147 / Sq Ft
05/31/2016 05/31/16 Sold $170,000 +4.6% $104 / Sq Ft
05/30/2016 05/30/16 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2016 04/18/16 For Sale $162,500 -- $99 / 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 $4,398 $247,400 $67,500 $179,900
2023 $4,398 $247,400 $67,500 $179,900
2022 $4,362 $206,800 $58,600 $148,200
2021 $4,268 $206,800 $58,600 $148,200
2020 $4,442 $186,700 $52,800 $133,900
2019 $4,290 $186,700 $52,800 $133,900
2018 $4,194 $167,100 $46,200 $120,900
2017 $4,196 $167,100 $46,200 $120,900
2016 $3,980 $153,700 $42,100 $111,600
2015 $3,980 $153,700 $42,100 $111,600
2014 -- $150,600 $40,400 $110,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 515310

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 292-00386000000