NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1608 E 31st St Des Moines, IA 50317

Accent Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $198,000 - $224,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,068 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 01, 2019

Last sale price $162,000 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,431/month

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Tile Flooring
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of March 2019

Cute updated brick ranch home, open kitchen that has appliances that stay for the new owner. Large living room and dining area that opens to the deck with hot tub. Two bedrooms and full bath on the main floor. The finished lower level offers a 3rd bedroom with egress window, 3/4 bath and family room plus a large bonus room. 2 car plus garage and extra deep fenced yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marcia Munger

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 01/09/2019

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryan Gillum

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,276

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 9,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x185
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,068 Sq Ft Home
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Window Egress
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06002717000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,276

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 154.49
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 151.69
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Laminate Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows, Finished, Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1068
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 600
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1068
  • Total Sq Ft: 1068

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak, Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

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: 0.2120
  • Lot S F: 9250
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X185
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06002717000000
  • Zoning: R1-60

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: 3276.00
  • Net Taxes: 3276.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2019
Closed on
Feb 25, 2019
Sold by
Sundberg Nancy E
Bought by
Caton Madelyn and Whitlatch Haley
Seller's Agent
Marcia Munger
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Gillum
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$162,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.82%
Total Days on Market
51
Current Estimated Value
$205,803

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43,803
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.73%
Original Mortgage
$157,000
Outstanding Balance
$139,962
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,473

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2015
Sold by
Sandberg Raymond V and Sandberg Nancy E
Bought by
Sundberg Nancy E
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
Caton Madelyn $162,000 None Available
Sundberg Nancy E -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Caton Madelyn $157,000
Previous Owner Sundberg Nancy E $25,000
Previous Owner Sundberg Raymond $67,000
Previous Owner Sundberg Raymond $62,774
Previous Owner Sundberg Raymond $13,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/01/2019 03/01/19 Sold $162,000 -1.8% $152 / Sq Ft
03/01/2019 03/01/19 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2019 01/09/19 For Sale $165,000 -- $154 / 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 $3,360 $181,300 $31,600 $149,700
2023 $3,242 $181,300 $31,600 $149,700
2022 $3,214 $146,400 $26,400 $120,000
2021 $3,326 $146,400 $26,400 $120,000
2020 $3,450 $141,900 $25,500 $116,400
2019 $3,316 $141,900 $25,500 $116,400
2018 $3,276 $131,900 $23,100 $108,800
2017 $3,066 $131,900 $23,100 $108,800
2016 $2,982 $121,900 $21,000 $100,900
2015 $2,982 $121,900 $21,000 $100,900
2014 -- $115,300 $19,500 $95,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marcia Munger

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Marcia Munger

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 321-6607

    208 Total Sales

    Marcia Munger
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Bryan Gillum

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 574937

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-02717000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Accent

1608 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1608 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50317 since 09 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $205,803, approximately $192 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 1608 E 31st St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Stowe Elementary School, Goodrell Middle School, and East High School.

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