$156,000
SOLD MAR 23, 2016

1351 Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Greater South Side Neighborhood
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,572 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$99 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to Sayers Park

About This Home

As of March 2016

Beautiful home on large, fenced corner lot. Great location across the street from Wakonda Country Club. Recently remodeled to include new siding, windows, kitchen and bath remodel, new tile, interior paint, furnace and AC. New appliances. New garage doors. Hardwood floors have been refinished. Laundry room / pantry on main level. Fireplace in master bedroom. Screened porch. Work is being done to finish the basement. A must see! Agent is owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brent Kelso

Silverado Realty Listed on: 09/06/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Howe

RE/MAX Precision

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,040

Year Built

  • Built in 1893

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,572 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01005115000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,040

Year Built

Built in 1893

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 101.72
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 99.24
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace Screen, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Daylight Window, Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 882
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Pantry, Study
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1572
  • Total Sq Ft: 1572

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Electric Baseboard

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4070
  • Lot S F: 17734
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: .407
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01005115000000
  • Zoning: R1

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: 3040.00
  • Net Taxes: 3040.00
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2015
Closed on
Jan 25, 2016
Sold by
Kelso Brent and Eley Kelso Ronna R
Bought by
Thompson Douglas M and Thompson Kathleen A
Seller's Agent
Brent Kelso
Silverado Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Howe
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$156,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-2.44%
Current Estimated Value
$259,562

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$103,562
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.80%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2015
Closed on
Apr 9, 2015
Sold by
Stevens Corey D
Bought by
Kelso Brent
Seller's Agent
Brenda Tart
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
List Price
$55,000
Sold Price
$55,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
196.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2010
Sold by
Beneficial Financial I Inc
Bought by
Stevens Corey D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$46,900
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2004
Sold by
Hartmann Sandra K and Hueholt Michael
Bought by
Bensley Donnie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,084
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Warranty Deed $156,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $55,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $51,000 Itc
Warranty Deed $123,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $28,700 No Value Available
Previous Owner $46,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $137,844 Unknown
Previous Owner $122,084 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/23/2016 03/23/16 Sold $156,000 -2.4% $99 / Sq Ft
12/17/2015 12/17/15 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2015 09/06/15 For Sale $159,900 +190.7% $102 / Sq Ft
04/09/2015 04/09/15 Sold $55,000 0.0% $35 / Sq Ft
03/10/2015 03/10/15 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2015 02/24/15 For Sale $55,000 -- $35 / 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 $4,516 $240,000 $40,900 $199,100
2023 $4,648 $240,000 $40,900 $199,100
2022 $4,610 $206,100 $36,400 $169,700
2021 $4,310 $206,100 $36,400 $169,700
2020 $4,472 $181,300 $31,900 $149,400
2019 $4,210 $181,300 $31,900 $149,400
2018 $4,162 $165,200 $28,400 $136,800
2017 $3,908 $165,200 $28,400 $136,800
2016 $3,180 $153,000 $26,100 $126,900
2015 $3,180 $120,700 $26,100 $94,600
2014 $3,040 $114,400 $24,600 $89,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brent Kelso

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Brent Kelso

    Silverado Realty

    (515) 333-1710

    163 Total Sales

    Brent Kelso
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  • Kevin Howe

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Kevin Howe

    RE/MAX

    (515) 710-2458

    187 Total Sales

    Kevin Howe
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Brenda Tart

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 988-5720

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Brenda Tart
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    OUTSIDE AGENT

    OTHER

    9 in this area

    5,753 Total Sales

    OUTSIDE AGENT
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 503786

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-05115000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Greater South Side

1351 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1351 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $156,000, approximately $99 per square foot. This property was built in 1893. 1351 Watrous 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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