$181,500
SOLD JUN 4, 2015
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,494 Sq Ft
7,476 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$121 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of October 2023

This home is located at 1520 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50314 and is currently priced at $181,500, approximately $121 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 1520 Center St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Callanan Middle School and Roosevelt High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rochelle Burnett

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 04/27/2015

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Co-Listed By

Douglas Burnett

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Last Buyer's Agent

Rochelle Burnett

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 04/27/2015

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,049

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 7,476 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is zoned R-HD

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,494 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 03003535004000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,049

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 134.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 121.00
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 678
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1494
  • Total Sq Ft: 1494

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 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: 0.1720
  • Lot S F: 7476
  • Lot Shape: Irregular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 03003535004000
  • Zoning: R-HD

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: 3049.00
  • Net Taxes: 2814.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1520CENTERSTPOLKDESMOINE50314
  • Tax Year: 2013

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2023
Closed on
Apr 26, 2023
Sold by
Windschitl Amy and Windschitl Noah
Bought by
Vanbenthem Anneline
Seller's Agent
Jacob Stanton
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Gina Swanson
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$359,900
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$370,209

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,309
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.21%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2021
Closed on
Nov 17, 2021
Sold by
Clogg Johnathan and Clogg Brandy
Bought by
Smith Amy Christine
Seller's Agent
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Buyer's Agent
Jacob Stanton
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
5.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.70%
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2020
Sold by
Apartments By Ellingson Llc
Bought by
Robbins Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2015
Closed on
Jun 4, 2015
Sold by
Draper Christopher H and Draper Ramona
Bought by
Clogg Johnathan and Clogg Brandy
Seller's Agent
Rochelle Burnett
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Rochelle Burnett
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$181,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,500
-9.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.00%
Original Mortgage
$176,055
Interest Rate
0.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2010
Sold by
Trafalgar Holding Lc
Bought by
Draper Christopher H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,250
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2010
Sold by
Jesse Mark and Jesse Laura
Bought by
Trafalgar Holdings Lc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,250
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
Sold by
Jesse Mark and Jesse Laura
Bought by
Trafalgar Holdings Lc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2000
Sold by
Brown Michael L
Bought by
Jesse Mark and Jesse Laura
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 $360,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $315,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $265,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $181,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $179,500 Itc
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $78,500 --
Warranty Deed $500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $252,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,080 New Conventional
Previous Owner $176,055 New Conventional
Previous Owner $166,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/25/2023 10/25/23 Sold $369,000 0.0% $247 / Sq Ft
09/10/2023 09/10/23 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2023 09/07/23 For Sale $369,000 +2.5% $247 / Sq Ft
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Sold $359,900 0.0% $241 / Sq Ft
03/31/2023 03/31/23 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2023 03/30/23 For Sale $359,900 +14.3% $241 / Sq Ft
11/18/2021 11/18/21 Sold $315,000 +5.0% $211 / Sq Ft
11/18/2021 11/18/21 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2021 10/07/21 For Sale $299,900 +65.2% $201 / Sq Ft
06/04/2015 06/04/15 Sold $181,500 -9.3% $121 / Sq Ft
06/04/2015 06/04/15 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2015 04/27/15 For Sale $200,000 -- $134 / 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 $6,674 $327,700 $54,600 $273,100
2023 $5,478 $327,700 $54,600 $273,100
2022 $5,650 $233,500 $44,300 $189,200
2021 $5,472 $233,500 $44,300 $189,200
2020 $5,674 $212,100 $40,200 $171,900
2019 $2,330 $212,100 $40,200 $171,900
2018 $2,304 $193,100 $36,200 $156,900
2017 $1,954 $193,100 $36,200 $156,900
2016 $1,904 $179,100 $33,200 $145,900
2015 $1,904 $179,100 $33,200 $145,900
2014 $2,146 $187,400 $31,600 $155,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 453194

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 030-03535004000