NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1304 Creston Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Greater South Side Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $260,000 - $293,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,398 Sq Ft
$198/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2024

Last sale price $281,500 $201 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,880/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Ranch Style House
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Shades

About This Home

As of April 2024

Creston Avenue is nestled on the Southside of Des Moines just off Casady Drive. A quiet street with a sense of community and neighborhood. This brick home has all the historic charm with an oversized picture framed window that lets in all the sunlight. Hardwood flooring, original trim, wood swing doors, cedar lined closets and a wood burning fireplace. The lower level has bonus kitchen that has historically been a gathering spot to hand roll homemade pasta. There is also a family room and bonus 3/4 bathroom. The floor plan offers lots of opportunity for home office and flex space for family or guests. Close to grocery stores and restaurants on Fleur Drive with the bonus of Gray's Lake recreation area and Downtown Des Moines.

Last Listed By

Sara Gaskell

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 03/19/2024

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,215

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x140
  • Property is zoned N3B

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,398 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01004226000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,215

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 199.57
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 201.36
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Fireplace Screen, Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1398
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 500
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: Sun Room
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1398
  • Total Sq Ft: 1398

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached, Tandem

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: 0.1610
  • Lot S F: 7000
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X140
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01004226000000
  • Zoning: N3B

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: 4215.00
  • Net Taxes: 4215.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2024
Closed on
Apr 29, 2024
Sold by
Gruening John and Ennis Sarah J
Bought by
Evans Ana Davis and Evans Elijah
Seller's Agent
Sara Gaskell
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Renee Dunkel
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$281,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
0.9%
Total Days on Market
6
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$276,628

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,872
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.63%
Original Mortgage
$267,425
Outstanding Balance
$264,879
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$11,749

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2018
Closed on
Aug 13, 2018
Sold by
Cardamon Angela
Bought by
Gruening John
Seller's Agent
Theresa Grandquist
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Dena Konrad
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$166,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-2.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.73%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2012
Sold by
Cardamon Joe and Cardamon Josephine
Bought by
Cardamon Angela

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
Evans Ana Davis $281,500 None Listed On Document
Gruening John $166,000 None Available
Cardamon Angela -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Evans Ana Davis $267,425
Previous Owner Gruening John T $200,000
Previous Owner Gruening John $91,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Sold $281,500 +0.9% $201 / Sq Ft
03/25/2024 03/25/24 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2024 03/19/24 For Sale $279,000 +68.1% $200 / Sq Ft
08/22/2018 08/22/18 Sold $166,000 -2.3% $119 / Sq Ft
08/22/2018 08/22/18 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2018 07/06/18 For Sale $169,900 -- $122 / 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 $4,150 $221,400 $30,200 $191,200
2023 $4,308 $221,400 $30,200 $191,200
2022 $4,274 $191,700 $26,900 $164,800
2021 $3,998 $191,700 $26,900 $164,800
2020 $4,148 $168,800 $23,600 $145,200
2019 $3,910 $168,800 $23,600 $145,200
2018 $3,864 $154,000 $21,000 $133,000
2017 $3,680 $154,000 $21,000 $133,000
2016 $3,580 $144,600 $19,300 $125,300
2015 $3,580 $144,600 $19,300 $125,300
2014 $3,394 $141,500 $18,500 $123,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sara Gaskell

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Sara Gaskell

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 350-4799

    3 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Sara Gaskell
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  • Renee Dunkel

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Renee Dunkel

    Century 21 Signature

    (515) 777-9183

    1 in this area

    193 Total Sales

    Renee Dunkel
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Theresa Grandquist

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 249-2201

    62 Total Sales

    Theresa Grandquist
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Dena Konrad

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 691464

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-04226000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Greater South Side

1304 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1304 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 19 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $276,628, approximately $197 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 1304 Creston 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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