$157,500
SOLD JUL 10, 2023

1344 Sampson St Des Moines, IA 50316

Martin Luther King Jr Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,139 Sq Ft
6,650 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$138 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2023

Come check out this 3 bedroom-3 bathroom home. Home has tons of potential with lower level partiality finished with 3 additional rooms. With a little TLC this home would be a great investment. This property has 2 detached, 2-car garages with room for all your toys and plenty of storage!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tiffany Renaud

Spire Real Estate Listed on: 06/12/2023

Spire Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Roshni Ryan

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,352

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 6,650 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x133

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,139 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11006173001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,352

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 139.60
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 138.28
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Laminate Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 899
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 500
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1139
  • Total Sq Ft: 1139

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 4 Detached

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: 0.1530
  • Lot S F: 6650
  • Lot Size: 50X133
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11006173001000
  • 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: 3352.00
  • Net Taxes: 3142.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2021
Sold by
Nickens Paul R and Nickens Anna
Bought by
Rankins Evelyn Joann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2020
Sold by
Rankins I Evelyn Joann
Bought by
Rankins Evelyn Joann and Nickens Paul R
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $10,000 Commercial
Closed $39,396 Stand Alone Second
Closed $46,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $235,000 +49.2% $206 / Sq Ft
07/10/2023 07/10/23 Sold $157,500 -0.9% $138 / Sq Ft
06/14/2023 06/14/23 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2023 06/12/23 For Sale $159,000 -- $140 / 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 $2,968 $168,300 $13,700 $154,600
2023 $2,740 $168,300 $13,700 $154,600
2022 $2,716 $125,100 $10,800 $114,300
2021 $2,650 $125,100 $10,800 $114,300
2020 $2,748 $114,800 $9,800 $105,000
2019 $2,398 $114,800 $9,800 $105,000
2018 $2,368 $107,800 $9,000 $98,800
2017 $2,392 $107,800 $9,000 $98,800
2016 $2,324 $99,900 $8,200 $91,700
2015 $2,324 $99,900 $8,200 $91,700
2014 $2,140 $92,500 $7,400 $85,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Roshni Ryan

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 943-3621

    3 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Roshni Ryan
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  • Junior Ibarra

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Junior Ibarra

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 988-3227

    15 in this area

    879 Total Sales

    Junior Ibarra
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  • Tiffany Renaud

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Tiffany Renaud

    Spire Real Estate

    (515) 577-2461

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Tiffany Renaud
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 675147

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 110-06173001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50316 Martin Luther King Jr Park

1344 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1344 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316 and is currently priced at $157,500, approximately $138 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 1344 Sampson St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Garton Elementary School, Hiatt Middle School, and East High School.

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