NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $191,000 - $217,495

-- Bed
2 Baths
1,032 Sq Ft
$201/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2022

Last sale price $180,000 $174 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,464/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2022

This home is located at 1212 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 12 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $207,374, approximately $200 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 1212 Porter Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Wright Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

Last Listed By

Mariana Hernandez

EXP Realty, LLC Listed on: 03/12/2022

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,072

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 8,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 62x140
  • Property is zoned N3A

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,032 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12000501000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,072

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 174.42
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 174.42
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 864
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 400
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1032
  • Total Sq Ft: 1032

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2010
  • Lot S F: 8750
  • Lot Size: 62X140
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12000501000000
  • Zoning: N3A

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: 4071.77
  • Net Taxes: 4071.77

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2014
Sold by
Pyramid Property Holdings Llc
Bought by
Casas De Iowa Llc
Total Days on Market
34
Current Estimated Value
$207,374

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$124,715
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$82,659

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2013
Closed on
Apr 11, 2014
Sold by
Us Bank Trust Na
Bought by
Pyramid Property Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Rabin
REALHome Services and Solutions, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Dart
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$66,134
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,866
-42.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.78%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2013
Closed on
Mar 31, 2014
Sold by
Lane Investments L L C
Bought by
Pyramid Property Holdings L L C
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Rabin
REALHome Services and Solutions, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Dart
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$66,134
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,866
-42.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2013
Sold by
Parrish Richard and Parrish Jennifer
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank N A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2010
Sold by
Adair Holdings Llc
Bought by
Chase Home Finance Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2009
Sold by
Oscar Financial/Us Bank
Bought by
Adair Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2009
Sold by
Parrish Richard and Parrish Jennifer
Bought by
Adair Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2004
Sold by
The Talcott Trust and Wolford Rod
Bought by
Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2003
Sold by
Harper Todd A and Harper Angela S
Bought by
Parrish Richard and Parrish Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,750
Interest Rate
8.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 1999
Sold by
Woodyard Rick and Woodyard Meda
Bought by
Harper Todd A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,107
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Casas De Iowa Llc -- None Available
Pyramid Property Holdings Llc $30,000 None Available
Pyramid Property Holdings L L C $69,500 None Available
Lane Investments Llc $66,500 None Available
Wells Fargo Bank N A $121,000 None Available
Chase Home Finance Llc -- None Available
Adair Holdings Llc -- None Available
Adair Holdings Llc -- None Available
Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas $51,000 --
Parrish Richard $119,500 --
Harper Todd A $108,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Casas De Iowa Llc $160,000
Previous Owner Pyramid Property Holdings Llc $100,000
Previous Owner Parrish Richard $131,750
Previous Owner Harper Todd A $108,107
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2022 04/15/22 Sold $180,000 0.0% $174 / Sq Ft
04/15/2022 04/15/22 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2022 03/12/22 For Sale $180,000 +172.2% $174 / Sq Ft
04/02/2014 04/02/14 Sold $66,134 -42.5% $64 / Sq Ft
03/03/2014 03/03/14 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2013 10/08/13 For Sale $115,000 -- $111 / 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 $3,640 $195,500 $32,000 $163,500
2023 $3,556 $195,500 $32,000 $163,500
2022 $3,738 $159,800 $27,400 $132,400
2021 $3,618 $159,800 $27,400 $132,400
2020 $3,760 $145,000 $24,600 $120,400
2019 $3,512 $145,000 $24,600 $120,400
2018 $3,476 $130,700 $21,800 $108,900
2017 $3,413 $130,700 $21,800 $108,900
2016 $3,194 $121,200 $19,800 $101,400
2015 $3,194 $121,200 $19,800 $101,400
2014 $3,270 $123,100 $19,700 $103,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 647876

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-00501000000