$231,000
SOLD DEC 18, 2020

1211 68th St Windsor Heights, IA 50324

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,634 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$141 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Patio
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2023

Outstanding ranch in Windsor Heights featuring 3 bedroom and one full and one half baths. Recently remodeled kitchen and both baths and family room. 2 car attached garage and spacious yard with oversized patio. Kitchen cabinets were custom made. Too many updates to list so come see for yourself!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alan Patterson

Progressive Real Estate RN,LLC Listed on: 10/21/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Ross Peterson

Agency Iowa

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,661

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 84x132
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,634 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

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

$4,661

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 146.88
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 141.37
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1322
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1634
  • Total Sq Ft: 1634

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: 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: 440
  • 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 Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 84X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29200386000000
  • Zoning: Res

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: 4661.00
  • Net Taxes: 4442.00

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
$297,737

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
$233,838

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
2.17%
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: 616471

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 292-00386000000