NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1222 56th St Des Moines, IA 50311

Merle Hay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $91,000 - $161,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
720 Sq Ft
$170/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 28, 2021

Last sale price $65,000 $90 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $757/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Family Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2021

This house has so much potential to be remodeled back to its’ former glory. Great Investment Property. Being Sold “as-is”. Utilities are still on. Plenty of room to add a Two Car Garage behind the house.

Last Listed By

Ronna Cross

Platinum Realty LLC Listed on: 04/29/2021

Platinum Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,118

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x132

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 720 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10011807000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,118

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 90.28
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 90.28
  • Year Built: 1925
  • 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: 720
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 200
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 720
  • Total Sq Ft: 720

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1520
  • Lot S F: 6600
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10011807000000
  • 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: 1118.00
  • Net Taxes: 1118.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
May 26, 2021
Sold by
Brinkman Kurt
Bought by
Perez William Contreras
Seller's Agent
Ronna Cross
Platinum Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mariela Mendoza
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$65,000
Total Days on Market
29
Current Estimated Value
$122,267

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$57,267
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2018
Sold by
Lucas Caryl and Wells Fargo Bank N A
Bought by
Brinkman Kurt

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
Perez William Contreras $65,000 None Available
Brinkman Kurt $28,100 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2021 06/02/21 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $65,000 0.0% $90 / Sq Ft
04/29/2021 04/29/21 For Sale $65,000 -- $90 / 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 $946 $48,100 $35,800 $12,300
2023 $992 $48,100 $35,800 $12,300
2022 $984 $42,100 $32,300 $9,800
2021 $1,510 $42,100 $32,300 $9,800
2020 $1,568 $60,500 $28,800 $31,700
2019 $1,886 $60,500 $28,800 $31,700
2018 $1,862 $78,700 $25,100 $53,600
2017 $1,622 $78,700 $25,100 $53,600
2016 $1,576 $68,500 $21,900 $46,600
2015 $1,576 $68,500 $21,900 $46,600
2014 $1,402 $63,700 $20,200 $43,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ronna Cross

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ronna Cross

    Platinum Realty LLC

    (515) 707-0315

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Ronna Cross
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  • Mariela Mendoza

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Mariela Mendoza

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 612-3389

    4 in this area

    154 Total Sales

    Mariela Mendoza
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  • Junior Ibarra

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Junior Ibarra

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 988-3227

    35 in this area

    871 Total Sales

    Junior Ibarra
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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 627846

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 100-11807000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50311 Merle Hay

1222 56th St, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 1222 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 since 29 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $122,267, approximately $169 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1222 56th 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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