$223,000
SOLD JAN 28, 2021

1504 Mountain Ave West Des Moines, IA 50265

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,540 Sq Ft
10,044 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$145 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Fire Pit

About This Home

As of January 2021

Charming 3 bed/2 bath home with mid-century vibes in the heart of West Des Moines! Upon entrance you'll be welcomed by a large family room full of natural light that opens to a 3 seasons room! Main level also features the dining area with beautiful built-ins and kitchen with new appliances! The laundry room is spacious with great storage space! Upstairs has three generously sized bedrooms with original hardwood floors and a full bathroom. Downstairs is home to a second family room and a bonus room with a workshop for all your hobbies + a 2nd bathroom! You'll love the yard with landscaping and mature trees, two patios and in-ground fire pit! Add'l updates include: flooring on main level + carpet on stairs, painted kitchen cabinets + appliances, interior paint, furnace (2020) + AC (2015), newer windows (2014).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Hill Mitchum

Century 21 Signature Listed on: 12/16/2020

Century 21 Signature

Last Buyer's Agent

Meghan O'Brien

Realty ONE Group Impact

Realty ONE Group Impact

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,668

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 10,044 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 73x137.6

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,540 Sq Ft Home
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003156000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,668

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Split Level
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 146.10
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 144.81
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Hardwood Floors, Laminate Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 770
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 280
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Other Rooms: 3 Season
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1540
  • Total Sq Ft: 1540

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Storage Shed, Fire Pit
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak, Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 273
  • Garage: 1 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 1

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: 0.2310
  • Lot S F: 10044
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 73X137.6
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32003156000000
  • 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: 3668.00
  • Net Taxes: 3494.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2020
Closed on
Jan 28, 2021
Sold by
Vaux Eldredge Lindsay M and Eldredge Nicholas A
Bought by
Otten Nicole A
Seller's Agent
Megan Hill Mitchum
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Meghan O'Brien
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$223,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.89%
Current Estimated Value
$270,694

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,694
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.50%
Original Mortgage
$178,400
Outstanding Balance
$161,294
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$110,072

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2020
Sold by
Vaux Lindsay and Eldredge Nicholas
Bought by
Eldredge Lindsay M Vaux and Eldredge Nicholas A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2014
Sold by
Vaux Lindsay
Bought by
Vaux Lindsay and Eldredge Nicholas

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2014
Closed on
Jun 26, 2014
Sold by
Hockett Glenn E
Bought by
Vaux Lindsay and Eldredge Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Robin Von Gillern
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Megan Hill Mitchum
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.20%
Original Mortgage
$152,192
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 $223,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $155,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $178,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $152,192 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Sold $223,000 -0.9% $145 / Sq Ft
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2020 12/16/20 For Sale $225,000 +45.2% $146 / Sq Ft
07/02/2014 07/02/14 Sold $155,000 -3.1% $101 / Sq Ft
07/01/2014 07/01/14 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2014 05/13/14 For Sale $159,900 -- $104 / 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 $3,794 $249,800 $58,000 $191,800
2023 $3,728 $249,800 $58,000 $191,800
2022 $3,682 $201,900 $48,700 $153,200
2021 $3,464 $201,900 $48,700 $153,200
2020 $3,408 $181,300 $43,700 $137,600
2019 $3,238 $181,300 $43,700 $137,600
2018 $3,242 $166,600 $39,300 $127,300
2017 $3,116 $166,600 $39,300 $127,300
2016 $3,044 $155,900 $36,400 $119,500
2015 $3,044 $155,900 $36,400 $119,500
2014 $3,280 $156,800 $35,900 $120,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 619548

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-03156000000