$189,750
SOLD AUG 14, 2015

1531 Linden Dr Ames, IA 50010

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,796 Sq Ft
7,057 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$106 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Carr Park

About This Home

As of September 2015

This home is located at 1531 Linden Dr, Ames, IA 50010 and is currently priced at $189,750, approximately $105 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 1531 Linden Dr is a home located in Story County with nearby schools including Meeker Elementary School, Ames Middle School, and Ames High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Bensema

Keller Williams--Ames Listed on: 08/05/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

OUTSIDE AGENT

OTHER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,675

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,796 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Security System
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0535475020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,675

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 107.29
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 105.65
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Security System, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 780
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 400
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: Rec. Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1796
  • Total Sq Ft: 1796

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Ames

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0535475020
  • Zoning: R

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2675.00
  • Net Taxes: 2520.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ames

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2015
Closed on
Aug 10, 2015
Sold by
Vendettuoli Marie C and Hoagland Theodore
Bought by
Lederhouse Bryan M and Lederhouse Eve A
Seller's Agent
Steve Bensema
Keller Williams Ames
Buyer's Agent
Tami Hicks
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
List Price
$192,700
Sold Price
$189,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,950
-1.53%
Current Estimated Value
$302,149

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$112,399
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%
Original Mortgage
$151,800
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2008
Sold by
Gallegos Jose L and Gallegos Patricia C
Bought by
Vendettuoli Marie C and Vendettuoli Patricia C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2006
Sold by
Jairam Rishika S and Jairam Rishika Seecharran
Bought by
Gallegos Jose L and Gallegos Patricia C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,600
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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 $190,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $139,875 None Available
Warranty Deed $156,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $89,195 New Conventional
Closed $151,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,600 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $31,400 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $117,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2015 09/14/15 Sold $189,750 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft
08/14/2015 08/14/15 Sold $189,750 -1.5% $106 / Sq Ft
08/06/2015 08/06/15 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2015 08/05/15 For Sale $192,700 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
07/07/2015 07/07/15 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2015 06/25/15 For Sale $192,700 -- $107 / 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 $3,898 $284,900 $48,500 $236,400
2023 $3,114 $284,900 $48,500 $236,400
2022 $3,224 $194,000 $48,500 $145,500
2021 $3,362 $194,000 $48,500 $145,500
2020 $3,314 $191,100 $47,800 $143,300
2019 $3,314 $191,100 $47,800 $143,300
2018 $3,338 $191,100 $47,800 $143,300
2017 $3,338 $191,100 $47,800 $143,300
2016 $2,888 $172,700 $35,000 $137,700
2015 $2,888 $172,700 $35,000 $137,700
2014 $2,744 $161,400 $32,700 $128,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 501253

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 05-35-475-020