NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1211 Park Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Greater South Side Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $147,000 - $163,596

2 Beds
1 Bath
838 Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 04, 2020

Last sale price $118,500 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,088/month

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2020

This adorable ranch off Park Ave just past Fleur is the perfect location for living the Des Moines dream! This lovely home greets you with a 3 season fully enclosed porch! Perfect for enjoying morning coffee or relaxing in the evening. The family room is spacious and well configured for couch and TV, and flows seamlessly to the kitchen, with a convenient bar connecting the two spaces. Gas stove and all appliances stay! Kitchen leads to the fully fenced in backyard with grass and plenty of room to run around. 1 car detached garage with additional parking room in front of the garage. All flooring has just been replaced with beautiful LVP, and the whole place has been freshly painted! Beautiful built-ins in one of the bedrooms, both have great closets. Basement offers great storage space and convenient laundry, washer and dryer stay!

Last Listed By

Stephenie Falcone

Realty ONE Group Impact Listed on: 09/18/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,724

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 6,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x123
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • 838 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Additional Features

  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01002196000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,724

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 145.47
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 141.41
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 838
  • Included Items: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 838
  • Total Sq Ft: 838

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • 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: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1410
  • Lot S F: 6150
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X123
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01002196000000
  • Zoning: R

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: 2724.00
  • Net Taxes: 2724.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2020
Closed on
Dec 3, 2020
Sold by
English Wesley R and English Elizabeth A
Bought by
Speck Joni
Seller's Agent
Stephenie Falcone
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
Emily Hoener
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$127,000
Sold Price
$118,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,500
-6.69%
Total Days on Market
77
Current Estimated Value
$156,649

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,149
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.23%
Original Mortgage
$114,545
Outstanding Balance
$104,907
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$56,851

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2006
Sold by
Johnson Dorothy L
Bought by
English Wesley R and English Elizabeth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,307
Interest Rate
6.68%
Mortgage Type
FHA

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
Speck Joni $118,500 None Available
English Wesley R $102,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Speck Joni $114,545
Previous Owner English Wesley R $89,218
Previous Owner English Wesley R $101,307
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Sold $118,500 -6.7% $141 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2020 09/18/20 For Sale $127,000 -- $152 / 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 $2,578 $141,500 $25,200 $116,300
2023 $2,630 $141,500 $25,200 $116,300
2022 $2,608 $120,500 $22,400 $98,100
2021 $2,622 $120,500 $22,400 $98,100
2020 $2,724 $105,100 $19,700 $85,400
2019 $2,528 $105,100 $19,700 $85,400
2018 $2,504 $94,100 $17,500 $76,600
2017 $2,366 $94,100 $17,500 $76,600
2016 $2,306 $87,500 $16,100 $71,400
2015 $2,306 $87,500 $16,100 $71,400
2014 $2,266 $88,500 $16,200 $72,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Stephenie Falcone

    Realty ONE Group Impact

  • Zlatka Kuckovic

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Zlatka Kuckovic

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 724-8954

    1 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Zlatka Kuckovic
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Emily Hoener

    RE/MAX

    (515) 710-6933

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Emily Hoener
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  • Richard Grubb

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Richard Grubb

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 779-2192

    1 in this area

    290 Total Sales

    Richard Grubb
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 614317

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-02196000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Greater South Side

1211 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 1211 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 18 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $156,649, approximately $186 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1211 Park Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Park Avenue Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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