$164,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2023
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,344 Sq Ft
6,600 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$122 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Dining Area
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • Family Room
  • 3-minute walk to Edna Griffin Park

About This Home

As of July 2023

This home is located at 1543 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50314 and is currently priced at $164,000, approximately $122 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 1543 12th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Moulton Elementary School, Harding Middle School, and North High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Lowe

Spire Real Estate Listed on: 05/12/2023

Spire Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Bloom

LPT Realty, LLC

LPT Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,657

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is zoned N5

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Stove
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 080/01358-000-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,657

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 118.97
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 122.02
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, LVP, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 672
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1344
  • Total Sq Ft: 1344

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel

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: 0.1520
  • Lot S F: 6600
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 080/01358-000-000
  • Zoning: N5

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: 1657.30
  • Net Taxes: 1657.30

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2023
Closed on
Jun 30, 2023
Sold by
Lehs Kent and Lehs Beverly
Bought by
Btb Investments 2 Llc
Seller's Agent
Brad Lowe
Spire Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Katie Bloom
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$164,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
2.56%
Views
94
Current Estimated Value
$162,726

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,274
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.44%
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Outstanding Balance
$9,539
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$143,106

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2023
Closed on
Jun 3, 2023
Sold by
13Tb Investments 2 Llc
Bought by
Botkin Arin June Elizabe
Seller's Agent
Brad Lowe
Spire Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Katie Bloom
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$164,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
2.56%
Views
94

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Outstanding Balance
$9,539
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$143,106

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2020
Closed on
Dec 1, 2020
Sold by
Safe Haven Properties Llc
Bought by
Lehs Kent
Seller's Agent
Tammy Heckart
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Kent Lehs
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$60,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-6.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
46.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2006
Sold by
Kautz Corey W
Bought by
Premier Home Network Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$52,500
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2006
Sold by
Premier Home Network Inc
Bought by
Kautz Corey W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$52,500
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2006
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Premier Home Network Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,250
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2005
Sold by
Terry Debbie and Terry Robert
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2000
Sold by
Dma Enterprises
Bought by
Bruce Debbie R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$54,161
Interest Rate
7.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2000
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Dma Enterprises

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$54,161
Interest Rate
7.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1999
Sold by
Principal Residential Mtg Inc
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1999
Sold by
Principal Wholesale Mtg Inc
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1999
Sold by
Silsby Jeffrey B and Silsby Andrea S
Bought by
Reliastar Mtg Corp
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $127,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $158,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $544,500 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $34,500 Title Services Corporation
Sheriffs Deed $30,605 --
Warranty Deed $54,500 --
Special Warranty Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $30,000 New Conventional
Open $126,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $52,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $59,250 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $54,161 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Sold $164,000 +2.6% $122 / Sq Ft
06/01/2023 06/01/23 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2023 05/12/23 For Sale $159,900 +164.3% $119 / Sq Ft
12/01/2020 12/01/20 Sold $60,500 -6.9% $45 / Sq Ft
12/01/2020 12/01/20 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2020 10/23/20 For Sale $65,000 -- $48 / 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 $1,636 $83,200 $11,700 $71,500
2023 $1,454 $83,200 $11,700 $71,500
2022 $1,444 $61,700 $8,900 $52,800
2021 $1,358 $61,700 $8,900 $52,800
2020 $1,410 $54,400 $7,900 $46,500
2019 $1,210 $54,400 $7,900 $46,500
2018 $1,198 $45,000 $7,100 $37,900
2017 $1,220 $45,000 $7,100 $37,900
2016 $1,188 $45,100 $7,000 $38,100
2015 $1,188 $45,100 $7,000 $38,100
2014 $1,074 $40,400 $6,900 $33,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 673138

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 080-01358000000