NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1525 E Lacona Ave Des Moines, IA 50320

Pioneer Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $198,000 - $240,429

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,542 Sq Ft
$145/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 20, 2021

Last sale price $160,000 $104 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,518 / mo

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Patio

About This Home

As of September 2021

Great opportunity in Des Moines! This spacious 3 bedroom ranch style home with over 1,500 square ft. sits on 1/2 an acre surrounded by mature trees. A 4th room could be used for an office or workout room located on the main floor. Partially finished basement with a wood fireplace. 3 car detached garage, this home has such great potential. Just minutes away from Downtown Des Moines. There are 2 parcels included in this sale. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christina Anderson

EXIT Realty & Associates Listed on: 07/02/2021

EXIT Realty & Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Dustin Kupka

RE/MAX Precision

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 22,082 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,542 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01003216001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0.51 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 129.38
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 103.76
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1542
  • Total Sq Ft: 1542

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio
  • Fence Type: Other
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 3 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5070
  • Lot S F: 22082
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01003216001000
  • 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: 5621.78
  • Net Taxes: 5393.48

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$223,607

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$149,871
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$73,736

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2021
Closed on
Sep 17, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Christina Anderson
EXIT Realty & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Dustin Kupka
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-25.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.16%
Original Mortgage
$138,700
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
7.03%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$200,000 None Listed On Document
$160,000 None Available
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $150,000
Previous Owner $138,700
Previous Owner $55,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/20/2021 09/20/21 Sold $160,000 -19.8% $104 / Sq Ft
09/16/2021 09/16/21 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Price Changed $199,500 -3.9% $129 / Sq Ft
07/12/2021 07/12/21 Price Changed $207,500 -3.5% $135 / Sq Ft
07/02/2021 07/02/21 For Sale $215,000 -- $139 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $3,636 $216,900 $28,500 $188,400
2024 $3,636 $184,800 $23,800 $161,000
2023 $3,804 $184,800 $23,800 $161,000
2022 $4,150 $161,400 $20,900 $140,500
2021 $3,820 $189,800 $20,900 $168,900
2020 $3,962 $165,000 $18,400 $146,600
2019 $3,796 $165,000 $18,400 $146,600
2018 $3,750 $153,000 $16,600 $136,400
2017 $3,592 $153,000 $16,600 $136,400
2016 $3,492 $144,600 $15,500 $129,100
2015 $3,492 $144,600 $15,500 $129,100
2014 $3,126 $134,400 $14,200 $120,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christina Anderson

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Christina Anderson

    EXIT Realty & Associates

    2 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Christina Anderson
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  • Dustin Kupka

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Dustin Kupka

    RE/MAX

    (515) 681-7001

    2 in this area

    206 Total Sales

    Dustin Kupka
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 632738

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-03216001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50320 Pioneer Park

1525 E Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA

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