NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1214 55th St Des Moines, IA 50311

Merle Hay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $144,024 - $176,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
616 Sq Ft
$267/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 11, 2013

Last sale price $40,200 $65 Per Sq Ft

Est. 310% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,084/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Dining Area
  • Carpet
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of September 2013

Ranch home with 1 car detached garage. Spacious family room plus 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Unfinished basement. HUD home sold AS IS. Listing #161-230082. Earnest deposit of $500. must be certified funds to HUD OR (buyer's name)". Visit HUDHomeStore website for EXACT bid deadlines and for closing costs info, to view reports, and to review biding. INCLUDE E-MAIL ADDRESS IN BID SUBMISSION. All inspection are for buyers knowledge only.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Johnson

Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate Listed on: 06/07/2013

Co-Listed By

Ellen Fitzpatrick

Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Johnson

Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate Listed on: 06/07/2013

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 132

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 616 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Area

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10012197000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 65.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 65.00
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 616
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 616
  • Total Sq Ft: 616

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1520
  • Lot S F: 6600
  • Lot Size: 50 x 132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10012197000000
  • 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: 1872.00
  • Net Taxes: 1872.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 121455THSTPOLKDESMOINE50311

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2013
Closed on
Sep 5, 2013
Sold by
The Secretary Of Hud
Bought by
Hammel Diana C
Seller's Agent
Gary Johnson
Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gary Johnson
Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate
List Price
$40,000
Sold Price
$40,200
Premium/Discount to List
$200
0.5%
Total Days on Market
56
Current Estimated Value
$164,756

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$124,556
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2012
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2012
Sold by
Losee Douglas W and Losee Doug W
Bought by
Chase Home Finance Llc and Jp Morgan Chase Bank National Associa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2007
Sold by
Losee Doug W
Bought by
Losee Doug W and Young Rebecca A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,210
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2006
Sold by
South Point Inc
Bought by
Losee Doug W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,500
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2006
Sold by
Wilshire Credit Corp
Bought by
South Point Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2005
Sold by
Towne Timothy Jay and Towne Karen Marie
Bought by
Wilshire Credit Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2003
Sold by
Abraham Kimberly Sue
Bought by
Towne Timothy Jay and Towne Karen Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,273
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 1999
Sold by
Knapp Arthur R and Knapp Gregoria B
Bought by
Abraham Kimberly Sue

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,500
Interest Rate
7.43%
Source: Public Records

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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
Hammel Diana C -- None Available
Secretary Of Hud -- None Available
Chase Home Finance Llc -- --
Losee Doug W -- None Available
Losee Doug W $82,000 Midwest Community Title
South Point Inc $74,500 None Available
Wilshire Credit Corp $74,940 None Available
Towne Timothy Jay $79,500 --
Abraham Kimberly Sue $72,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hammel Diana C $40,000
Previous Owner Losee Doug W $102,210
Previous Owner Losee Doug W $82,500
Previous Owner Towne Timothy Jay $79,273
Previous Owner Abraham Kimberly Sue $72,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/11/2013 09/11/13 Sold $40,200 +0.5% $65 / Sq Ft
08/02/2013 08/02/13 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2013 06/07/13 For Sale $40,000 -- $65 / 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 $1,904 $107,300 $35,800 $71,500
2023 $2,032 $107,300 $35,800 $71,500
2022 $2,014 $95,100 $32,300 $62,800
2021 $1,914 $95,100 $32,300 $62,800
2020 $1,984 $85,300 $28,800 $56,500
2019 $1,942 $85,300 $28,800 $56,500
2018 $1,918 $80,800 $25,100 $55,700
2017 $1,700 $80,800 $25,100 $55,700
2016 $1,652 $71,400 $21,900 $49,500
2015 $1,652 $71,400 $21,900 $49,500
2014 $1,660 $71,200 $20,200 $51,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gary Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Gary Johnson

    Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate

    (515) 202-7600

    1 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Gary Johnson
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  • Ellen Fitzpatrick

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Ellen Fitzpatrick

    Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate

    (515) 710-8708

    3 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Ellen Fitzpatrick
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 419347

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 100-12197000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50311 Merle Hay

1214 55th St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1214 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 since 07 June 2013 and is currently estimated at $164,756, approximately $267 per square foot. This property was built in 1942. 1214 55th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Windsor Elementary School, Merrill Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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