
1608 Carpenter Ave Des Moines, IA 50314
King Irving NeighborhoodHighlights
- Ranch Style House
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Family Room
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating System
- 5-minute walk to Evelyn Davis Park
About This Home
As of April 2022CLOSE TO EVERYTHING! Welcome home to this 3 bed/1 bath ranch-style home built in 1971! The main level includes an eat-in kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms, and a 3/4 bath (shower). All appliances included! The unfinished lower level has tall ceilings and provides potential for future additional living space. Great for storage, too! Outside you'll enjoy the fenced-in back yard with space for off-street parking. The home has vinyl siding, too! The property has TONS of potential and a terrific location close to everything -- a little TLC will go a long way! You'll LOVE being close to Smokey Row, Gateway Market/HyVee, and all the restaurants and nightlife Downtown has to offer! Drake University is just a few blocks away! You'll be close to I-235 so commute anywhere around DSM is quick! And only a short walk to Evelyn Davis Park!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,498
Year Built
- Built in 1971
Lot Details
- 8,100 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x162
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Chain Link Fence
- Property is zoned N5
Parking
- Driveway
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 864 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Natural lighting in basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
- <<microwave>>
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 08002307000000
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Des Moines, IA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $136,500 | None Listed On Document | |
Warranty Deed | $116,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $27,300 | Balloon | |
Open | $109,200 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $5,800 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $104,400 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $5,800 | New Conventional |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/26/2022 04/26/22 | Sold | $215,000 | +55.9% | $249 / Sq Ft |
04/26/2022 04/26/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/25/2022 04/25/22 | For Sale | $137,900 | 0.0% | $160 / Sq Ft |
04/19/2022 04/19/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/16/2022 03/16/22 | For Sale | $137,900 | +14.9% | $160 / Sq Ft |
03/30/2021 03/30/21 | Sold | $120,000 | +9.2% | $139 / Sq Ft |
02/28/2021 02/28/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
02/19/2021 02/19/21 | For Sale | $109,900 | -- | $127 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,778 | $100,800 | $12,600 | $88,200 |
2023 | $1,528 | $100,800 | $12,600 | $88,200 |
2022 | $1,516 | $64,800 | $9,600 | $55,200 |
2021 | $1,228 | $64,800 | $9,600 | $55,200 |
2020 | $1,270 | $57,800 | $8,500 | $49,300 |
2019 | $1,190 | $57,800 | $8,500 | $49,300 |
2018 | $1,172 | $52,800 | $7,600 | $45,200 |
2017 | $1,222 | $52,800 | $7,600 | $45,200 |
2016 | $1,186 | $53,700 | $7,600 | $46,100 |
2015 | $1,186 | $53,700 | $7,600 | $46,100 |
2014 | $988 | $47,500 | $7,300 | $40,200 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2022
Lisette Lopez
RE/MAX
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Seller's Agent in 2021
Joshua Jenkins
RE/MAX Precision
(515) 689-2655
1 in this area
202 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2021
Beatris Mayorga
RE/MAX
(515) 612-2702
5 in this area
394 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 622706

APN: 080-02307000000
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