NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1551 Prairie Ct Altoona, IA 50009

Estimated Value: $214,712 - $231,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,049 Sq Ft
$211/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 06, 2015

Last sale price $145,000 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,528/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 5-minute walk to Village Park

About This Home

As of November 2015

Great Ranch End Unit Townhome on a quite Cul-de-Sac in the perfect Altoona location. Home features an Open Kitchen/Dining room, Huge pantry, Large Living Room with a fireplace. Convenient first floor laundry. The basement features a large Family room, a spacious bedroom, full bath, huge walk in closet, huge day light windows and a large extra room for hobby or office. Almost 1700 square feet of finished living space. Lots of storage space. Enjoy looking out the windows to a lot of green space! Home has a 2 car attached garage and a large deck! Lovely landscaping! All appliances stay! Move in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Theresa Wing

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 09/04/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Neil Timmins

Space Simply

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,866

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 2,630

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,049 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Grab Bars
  • 2,630 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17100497800015

Community Details

Overview

  • Prairie Village Th Association

Recreation

  • Snow Removal

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,866

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Condo-Townhome
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 142.90
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 138.23
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Laminate Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: Pantry, See Remarks
  • Handicap Features: Grab Bars
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1049
  • Total Sq Ft: 1049

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air
  • Services: Lawn Care

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Snow Removal
  • HOA Name: Prairie Villiage TH Assoc.
  • Management Firm: Prairie Village TH

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 125.0000
  • Association Fee Term: Month
  • Association Fee: Yes

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.0600
  • Lot S F: 2630
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17100497800015
  • 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: 2866.00
  • Net Taxes: 2866.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Southeast Polk

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2025
Sold by
Jefferson Richard H and Veeny Rose
Bought by
Jefferson Family Trust and Jefferson
Current Estimated Value
$221,678

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2015
Closed on
Nov 3, 2015
Sold by
Butler Mary F
Bought by
Jefferson Richard H and Jefferson Veeny Rose
Seller's Agent
Theresa Wing
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Neil Timmins
Space Simply
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2008
Sold by
Lust Olive Miller
Bought by
Butler Earl P and Butler Mary F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,900
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2001
Sold by
Lust Olive Miller and Lust Edwin M
Bought by
Lust Olive Miller

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2000
Sold by
Hohensee Keith A and Hohensee Paula K
Bought by
Miller Priscilla and Miller Olive

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
8.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 1997
Sold by
Mona Co Ltd
Bought by
Hohensee Keith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,900
Interest Rate
7.95%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jefferson Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Jefferson Richard H $145,000 None Available
Butler Earl P $137,000 Itc
Lust Olive Miller -- --
Miller Priscilla $123,000 --
Hohensee Keith A $123,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jefferson Richard H $116,000
Previous Owner Butler Earl P $79,900
Previous Owner Miller Priscilla $25,000
Previous Owner Hohensee Keith A $48,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/06/2015 11/06/15 Sold $145,000 -3.3% $138 / Sq Ft
11/06/2015 11/06/15 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2015 09/04/15 For Sale $149,900 -- $143 / 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
2025 $2,840 $203,600 $36,200 $167,400
2024 $2,840 $191,000 $33,500 $157,500
2023 $3,148 $191,000 $33,500 $157,500
2022 $3,106 $166,500 $30,000 $136,500
2021 $3,050 $166,500 $30,000 $136,500
2020 $2,994 $155,900 $28,100 $127,800
2019 $2,844 $155,900 $28,100 $127,800
2018 $2,842 $145,800 $25,500 $120,300
2017 $2,890 $145,800 $25,500 $120,300
2016 $2,956 $135,000 $22,800 $112,200
2015 $2,956 $135,000 $22,800 $112,200
2014 $2,866 $128,900 $26,500 $102,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 503700

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 171-00497800015