NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1540 68th St Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Windsor Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $327,000 - $348,189

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,136 Sq Ft
$158/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 14, 2019

Last sale price $203,850 $95 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,258/month

101 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2019

Check out this 4 bed, 2 bath Windsor Heights home with over 1/2 acre lot! On the main level is a formal dining room and 2 living rooms, half bath, updated kitchen with tons of cabinets, fireplace, and new interior paint throughout. Off the family room is the large deck facing a spacious .56 acre backyard shaded by mature trees and nice landscaping. On the 2nd floor, the bedrooms have large closets with built in storage, full bath, and hardwoods under the carpeting. The basement could be finished but is currently set up as a shop with lots of space. The home offers an updated kitchen, new interior paint, updated windows with lifetime warranty. The oversized attached 2 car garage offers a lot of room for vehicles plus storage and the great location has easy access to shopping, restaurants, and I-235. Come see this home today and make it yours!

Last Listed By

Josh Gillum

Gillum Group Real Estate LLC Listed on: 12/03/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,136 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Home Security System
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 29200828012000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 102.95
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 95.44
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Security System, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 832
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Den
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2136
  • Total Sq Ft: 2136

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Mahogany, Oak, Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached
  • 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: 0.5630
  • Lot S F: 24510
  • Lot Shape: Irregular
  • Lot Size: 97.1
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29200828012000
  • 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: 5928.00
  • Net Taxes: 5928.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2018
Closed on
Mar 13, 2019
Sold by
Chamberlin Cynthia
Bought by
Muktar Dafalla Wakeel and Daou Asunta Deng
Seller's Agent
Josh Gillum
Gillum Group Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Yasmeen Ibrahim
DRH Realty of Iowa, LLC
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$203,850
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,050
-7.3%
Total Days on Market
101
Current Estimated Value
$336,547

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$132,697
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.48%
Original Mortgage
$195,696
Outstanding Balance
$175,135
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$161,490

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2005
Sold by
Chamberlin Leslie Ray
Bought by
Chamberlin Cynthia Rae

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
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

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
Muktar Dafalla Wakeel $204,000 None Available
Chamberlin Cynthia Rae $149,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Muktar Dafalla Wakeel $195,696
Previous Owner Chamberlin Cynthia $84,700
Previous Owner Chamberlin Cynthia Rae $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2019 03/14/19 Sold $203,850 -7.3% $95 / Sq Ft
03/14/2019 03/14/19 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2018 12/03/18 For Sale $219,900 -- $103 / 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 $5,664 $312,400 $87,700 $224,700
2023 $5,456 $312,400 $87,700 $224,700
2022 $5,412 $254,400 $72,800 $181,600
2021 $5,340 $254,400 $72,800 $181,600
2020 $5,808 $231,500 $66,000 $165,500
2019 $5,826 $241,400 $66,000 $175,400
2018 $5,698 $223,900 $59,400 $164,500
2017 $5,270 $223,900 $59,400 $164,500
2016 $4,994 $201,600 $52,700 $148,900
2015 $4,994 $201,600 $52,700 $148,900
2014 $4,270 $179,300 $46,200 $133,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Josh Gillum

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Josh Gillum

    Gillum Group Real Estate LLC

    (515) 633-7960

    89 Total Sales

    Josh Gillum
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  • Yasmeen Ibrahim

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Yasmeen Ibrahim

    DRH Realty of Iowa, LLC

    (612) 707-1339

    95 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 573480

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 292-00828012000

Iowa Polk County Windsor Heights 50324 Windsor Heights

1540 68th St, Windsor Heights, IA

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This home is located at 1540 68th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324 since 03 December 2018 and is currently estimated at $336,547, approximately $157 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 1540 68th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Windsor Elementary School, Merrill Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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