NOT LISTED FOR SALE

154 Arthur Ave Des Moines, IA 50313

Union Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $97,000 - $155,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
928 Sq Ft
$133/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 26, 2019

Last sale price $63,000 $68 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $821/month

119 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Den
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of March 2019

This 1 bedroom home has so much to offer. Large sunroom, huge kitchen, 1st floor laundry, huge living room and a den. Home does need some work. 2 car detached garage as well as a large shed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Swanson

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 09/21/2018

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

George Archer

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x120
  • Property is zoned M-1

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 928 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Carpet
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Stove
  • Laundry on main level
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07005149000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 70.04
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 67.89
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Fire Alarm
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 399
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Other Rooms: Den, Sun Room
  • Included Items: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 928
  • Total Sq Ft: 928

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1650
  • Lot S F: 7200
  • Lot Size: 60X120
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07005149000000
  • Zoning: M-1

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: 1740.00
  • Net Taxes: 1508.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2021
Sold by
City Of Des Moines
Bought by
Glaser Holdings Llc
Total Days on Market
119
Current Estimated Value
$123,594

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2018
Closed on
Mar 23, 2019
Sold by
Lamay Stanford H and Lamay Gloria D
Bought by
Lemond Erec H
Seller's Agent
Kathy Swanson
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
George Archer
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$72,000
Sold Price
$63,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-12.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.52%
Original Mortgage
$61,858
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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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
Glaser Holdings Llc -- None Listed On Document
Lemond Erec H $63,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lemond Erec H $61,858
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2019 03/26/19 Sold $63,000 -12.5% $68 / Sq Ft
01/18/2019 01/18/19 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2018 09/21/18 For Sale $72,000 -- $78 / 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 $1,548 $89,200 $17,500 $71,700
2023 $1,542 $89,200 $17,500 $71,700
2022 $1,528 $74,300 $15,200 $59,100
2021 $1,742 $74,300 $15,200 $59,100
2020 $1,804 $78,400 $13,300 $65,100
2019 $1,530 $78,400 $13,300 $65,100
2018 $1,508 $68,700 $11,600 $57,100
2017 $1,528 $68,700 $11,600 $57,100
2016 $1,482 $68,300 $11,300 $57,000
2015 $1,482 $68,300 $11,300 $57,000
2014 $1,640 $76,400 $12,500 $63,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Kathy Swanson

    RE/MAX

    (515) 778-3638

    2 in this area

    278 Total Sales

    Kathy Swanson
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  • George Archer

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    George Archer

    RE/MAX

    (515) 208-5068

    4 in this area

    116 Total Sales

    George Archer
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 569894

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-05149000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50313 Union Park

154 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 154 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 since 21 September 2018 and is currently estimated at $123,594, approximately $133 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 154 Arthur Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Findley Elementary School, Harding Middle School, and North High School.

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