$285,000
SOLD AUG 23, 2024

1414 68th St Windsor Heights, IA 50324

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,356 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$210 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of August 2024

This Windsor Heights mid century gem features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is in the Roosevelt district. Beautiful natural light greets you with a stunning vista of your large backyard through the great room which features a fireplace, and lots of space for entertaining. Original Hardwood floors, trim and doors are throughout the main floor leading to the bedroom wing. The updated kitchen is spacious and has sight lines to the living room. Bonus spaces abound in this home, off the dining area is a sunroom/office/rec room space with privacy. In the finished basement, a 3rd bedroom/additional living room space with a fireplace and bright windows. Don't miss out on this home, schedule a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Meghan O'Brien

Realty ONE Group Impact Listed on: 06/20/2024

Realty ONE Group Impact

Co-Listed By

Amy Lindberg

Realty ONE Group Impact

Last Buyer's Agent

Kirsten Veenstra

Mid North Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,206

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x287
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,356 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Window Egress
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 29200212000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,206

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Architecture: Mid Century Modern
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 221.24
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 210.18
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Fire Alarm, Fireplace Equipment, Fireplace Screen, Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows, Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 558
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 375
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level, Rec. Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1356
  • Total Sq Ft: 1356

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Exterior Storage Shed, Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

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: 0.4350
  • Lot S F: 18942
  • Lot Size: 66X287
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29200212000000
  • 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: 4206.00
  • Net Taxes: 4206.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2024
Closed on
Aug 21, 2024
Sold by
Springsteen Joanna L
Bought by
Robbins Daniel and Robbins Ashley
Seller's Agent
Meghan O'Brien
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
Kirsten Veenstra
Mid North Realty
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5%
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$299,931

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,931
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.98%
Original Mortgage
$283,930
Outstanding Balance
$282,196
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$8,223

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2021
Closed on
Jul 27, 2021
Sold by
Timeless Solutions Llc
Bought by
Springsteen Joanna L
Seller's Agent
Samantha Hartley-Bullen
RE/MAX Results
Buyer's Agent
Jenna Lago
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$239,400
Sold Price
$229,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,400
-4.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$222,130
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2019
Sold by
Tahoe Solutions Llc
Bought by
Timeless Solutions Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2018
Sold by
Lane Investments Llc
Bought by
Tahoe Solutions Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2018
Sold by
Howard James and Obakpolor Nosa
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2009
Sold by
Martin Marylou
Bought by
Howard James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,409
Interest Rate
5.21%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $285,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $229,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $135,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $113,600 None Available
Warranty Deed $142,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $283,930 VA
Previous Owner $28,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $222,130 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $33,909 FHA
Previous Owner $142,927 FHA
Previous Owner $140,409 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2024 08/23/24 Sold $285,000 -5.0% $210 / Sq Ft
07/22/2024 07/22/24 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2024 06/27/24 For Sale $300,000 +5.3% $221 / Sq Ft
06/24/2024 06/24/24 Off Market $285,000 -- --
06/20/2024 06/20/24 For Sale $300,000 +31.0% $221 / Sq Ft
08/03/2021 08/03/21 Sold $229,000 -2.4% $169 / Sq Ft
08/03/2021 08/03/21 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Price Changed $234,700 +2.2% $173 / Sq Ft
05/29/2021 05/29/21 Price Changed $229,600 0.0% $169 / Sq Ft
05/20/2021 05/20/21 Price Changed $229,700 -4.1% $169 / Sq Ft
05/13/2021 05/13/21 For Sale $239,400 -- $177 / 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 $4,440 $247,200 $73,300 $173,900
2023 $4,206 $247,200 $73,300 $173,900
2022 $4,370 $198,200 $63,700 $134,500
2021 $4,286 $198,200 $63,700 $134,500
2020 $3,894 $178,900 $57,400 $121,500
2019 $4,426 $156,000 $57,400 $98,600
2018 $4,332 $163,600 $50,200 $113,400
2017 $4,102 $163,600 $50,200 $113,400
2016 $3,892 $150,300 $45,700 $104,600
2015 $3,892 $150,300 $45,700 $104,600
2014 $3,596 $143,500 $42,800 $100,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 697651

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 292-00212000000