NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1539 Wilson Ave Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $181,926 - $201,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,369 Sq Ft
$140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 18, 2020

Last sale price $142,000 $104 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,313/month

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Family Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of September 2020

Very nice 1 and half story on one of Des Moines' coveted East side streets. The main floor offers 2 bedrooms, a full bath and a large living room area with refinished hardwood floors and new carpet in the bedrooms. There is also a large eat-in kitchen with a new stove and all appliances included. Upstairs there is a bedroom with newer carpet and lots of space. The basement is unfinished but offers extra storage space. The exterior has been recently painted, and the yard is fenced. 2 car detached insulated garage built in 1996. The roof, furnace and water heater are all newer. Half the windows in the house are new in the last 6 months. Call for more details! Subject to seller finding home of choice.

Last Listed By

Tanis Holmquist

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 07/16/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,304

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 7,095 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43x165
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,369 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

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 11004659000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,304

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Architecture: Cape Cod
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 101.46
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 103.73
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 768
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1369
  • Total Sq Ft: 1369

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

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: 0.1630
  • Lot S F: 7095
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 43X165
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11004659000000
  • 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: 2304.00
  • Net Taxes: 2075.00
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2020
Closed on
Sep 18, 2020
Sold by
Mundell Fry Shantelle L and Patton Matthew
Bought by
Hase April Katherine
Seller's Agent
Tanis Holmquist
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Alicia Seifert
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$138,900
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
2.23%
Total Days on Market
64
Current Estimated Value
$191,232

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,232
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.81%
Original Mortgage
$137,740
Outstanding Balance
$123,682
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$69,449

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2016
Sold by
Citimortgage Inc
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing And Urban Developme

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2015
Sold by
Finney Jeremiah E
Bought by
Citimortgage Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2008
Sold by
Farley Karen Fern and Farley Dean Patrick
Bought by
Finney Jeremiah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hase April Katherine $142,000 None Available
Secretary Of Housing And Urban Developme -- None Available
Citimortgage Inc $79,800 None Available
Finney Jeremiah $109,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hase April Katherine $137,740
Previous Owner Mundell Fry Shantelle L $47,817
Previous Owner Finney Jeremiah E $112,452
Previous Owner Finney Jeremiah $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Sold $142,000 +2.2% $104 / Sq Ft
08/19/2020 08/19/20 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2020 07/16/20 For Sale $138,900 +112.1% $101 / Sq Ft
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Sold $65,500 +9.2% $56 / Sq Ft
05/18/2016 05/18/16 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2016 04/21/16 For Sale $60,000 -- $51 / 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 $2,970 $151,000 $27,900 $123,100
2023 $3,036 $151,000 $27,900 $123,100
2022 $3,012 $128,800 $25,400 $103,400
2021 $1,996 $128,800 $25,400 $103,400
2020 $2,068 $88,600 $22,400 $66,200
2019 $1,722 $88,600 $22,400 $66,200
2018 $1,700 $72,600 $19,300 $53,300
2017 $2,250 $72,600 $19,300 $53,300
2016 $2,186 $91,700 $18,100 $73,600
2015 $2,186 $91,700 $18,100 $73,600
2014 $2,128 $88,800 $17,400 $71,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tanis Holmquist

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Tanis Holmquist

    RE/MAX

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Brenda Tart

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 988-5720

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Brenda Tart
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  • Alicia Seifert

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Alicia Seifert

    RE/MAX

    (515) 802-5609

    2 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Alicia Seifert
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  • Steven Camerona

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Steven Camerona

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    (515) 277-6211

    4 in this area

    217 Total Sales

    Steven Camerona
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 609995

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 110-04659000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50316 Union Park

1539 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1539 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 since 16 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $191,232, approximately $139 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1539 Wilson Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Cattell Elementary School, Goodrell Middle School, and North High School.

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