$321,000
SOLD SEP 19, 2019

142 56th Place West Des Moines, IA 50266

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,456 Sq Ft
10,002 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$131 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Westridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Willow Springs Park

About This Home

As of September 2019

You'll love coming home to this Wistful Vista Park n'hood home. Mature trees, front patio and covered entrance offer a warm & welcoming esthetique. Hardwood floors carry you past the front home office into the large, open, eat in kitchen! Gas stove, stainless appliances and white cabinets and trim. Light filled (new window), sunken living room with fireplace & built ins. You've got to see the vaulted master bedroom w/oversized walk in closet! Slate tile, quartz and double sinks in the master bath! 3 more bedrooms upstairs and an updated full bath! Finished basement with rec room, bed room & 1/2 bath! Tons of storage! Let's get outside now! New cement patio flows off the large deck. BBQ's, firepit, entertaining, perfection! So many seating options for family and friends! Go explore-weave your way through the sidewalks & trails that connect this community to great shopping,restaurants & entertainment! Walk to Westridge Elementary or one of the shops, restaurants, boutiques in West Glen!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannon Salmon

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 05/23/2019

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristin Coffelt

Boutique Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,445

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 10,002 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x125.02
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,456 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Window Egress
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003910753060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,445

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 134.36
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 130.70
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows, Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1412
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 1000
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level, Rec. Room
  • Other Rooms: Den, Pantry
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2456
  • Total Sq Ft: 2456

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 628
  • Garage: 3 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2300
  • Lot S F: 10002
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 80X125.02
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32003910753060
  • Zoning: R-1

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: 6445.00
  • Net Taxes: 6266.00
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2019
Closed on
Aug 26, 2019
Sold by
Smith John C and Smith Tamara H
Bought by
Ball Angie and Ball Trace
Seller's Agent
Shannon Salmon
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Coffelt
Boutique Real Estate
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$321,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,000
-10.58%
Current Estimated Value
$479,865

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$158,865
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.74%
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2013
Closed on
Nov 7, 2013
Sold by
Braaten Andrew S and Braaten Carmen G
Bought by
Smith John C and Smith Tamara H
Seller's Agent
Robin Von Gillern
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Jan Rowley
Iowa Realty Jordan Grove
List Price
$314,900
Sold Price
$308,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-2.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.73%
Original Mortgage
$246,400
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2008
Sold by
Straits John C and Straits Lisa L
Bought by
Braaten Andrew S and Braaten Carmen G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,480
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2006
Sold by
Holt R Gary and Heintz Holt Darlena M
Bought by
Straits John C and Straits Lisa L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
5.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2002
Sold by
Benson Michael S and Benson Maureen A
Bought by
Holt R Gary and Heintz Holt Darlena M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,600
Interest Rate
7.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1997
Sold by
Homes Of Distinction Inc
Bought by
Benson Michael S and Benson Maureen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1997
Sold by
Grandquist John T and Grandquist Harriet
Bought by
Homes Of Distinction Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1997
Sold by
Ponderosa Valley L C
Bought by
Grandquist John T and Grandquist Harriet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,400
Interest Rate
7.93%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $321,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $308,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $290,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $287,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $286,500 --
Warranty Deed $214,000 --
Warranty Deed $37,000 --
Warranty Deed $37,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $33,333 New Conventional
Open $296,000 New Conventional
Closed $265,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $246,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,480 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $230,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $229,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $90,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $172,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/19/2019 09/19/19 Sold $321,000 -10.6% $131 / Sq Ft
07/29/2019 07/29/19 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2019 05/23/19 For Sale $359,000 +16.6% $146 / Sq Ft
12/31/2013 12/31/13 Sold $308,000 -2.2% $125 / Sq Ft
12/27/2013 12/27/13 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2013 09/20/13 For Sale $314,900 -- $128 / 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 $6,882 $434,200 $81,100 $353,100
2023 $6,886 $434,200 $81,100 $353,100
2022 $6,804 $356,600 $68,500 $288,100
2021 $6,854 $356,600 $68,500 $288,100
2020 $6,578 $341,800 $65,400 $276,400
2019 $6,256 $341,800 $65,400 $276,400
2018 $6,266 $313,900 $58,800 $255,100
2017 $5,932 $313,900 $58,800 $255,100
2016 $5,798 $289,100 $52,800 $236,300
2015 $5,798 $289,100 $52,800 $236,300
2014 $5,296 $261,900 $47,100 $214,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 583248

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-03910753060