NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1281 16th St West Des Moines, IA 50265

Estimated Value: $314,000 - $349,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,760 Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 10, 2013

Last sale price $185,000 $105 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,211/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2013

Spacious 3 BR ranch on large treed lot. Home features several updates; paint, newer furnace & AC, newer water softener, faucets, toilets, flooring, new overhead garage door operator & 3 newer sliding doors. The great room features a frplc & custom oak mantle. Coved ceilings accent the dining & living rooms. A 16'X 32' deck overlooks the spacious back yard. This home has "great bones" and is waiting for a new Buyer!

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Swaim

Swaim Appraisal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,166

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,760 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32002479000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,166

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 107.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 105.00
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1440
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Rm Size: 19'x16'
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Living Rm Size: 12'4"x24'
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1760
  • Total Sq Ft: 1760

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Frame
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Mahogany

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4480
  • Lot S F: 19501
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32002479000000
  • 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: 3166.00
  • Net Taxes: 3028.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 128116THSTPOLKWESTDESM50265
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2013
Closed on
May 9, 2013
Sold by
Bowers John W and Bowers Ruby C
Bought by
Longsdon Justin M
Buyer's Agent
Dan Swaim
Swaim Appraisal
List Price
$188,500
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-1.86%
Total Days on Market
60
Current Estimated Value
$333,537

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$148,537
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$169,413
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2004
Sold by
Cleven Lloyd M and Cleven Darlene E
Bought by
Bowers John W and Bowers Ruby C

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
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Longsdon Justin M $185,000 None Available
Bowers John W $199,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Logsdon Justin $181,500
Closed Logsdon Justin M $30,768
Closed Longsdon Justin M $169,413
Previous Owner Bowers John W $100,000
Closed Bowers John W $89,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/10/2013 05/10/13 Sold $185,000 -1.9% $105 / Sq Ft
05/10/2013 05/10/13 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2013 03/11/13 For Sale $188,500 -- $107 / 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 $4,532 $296,400 $68,900 $227,500
2023 $4,254 $296,400 $68,900 $227,500
2022 $4,202 $229,200 $57,900 $171,300
2021 $3,968 $229,200 $57,900 $171,300
2020 $3,906 $206,500 $52,000 $154,500
2019 $3,904 $206,500 $52,000 $154,500
2018 $3,910 $199,100 $46,700 $152,400
2017 $3,798 $199,100 $46,700 $152,400
2016 $3,712 $188,200 $43,300 $144,900
2015 $3,712 $188,200 $43,300 $144,900
2014 $3,452 $173,800 $39,400 $134,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 413936

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-02479000000