$169,000
SOLD JUN 1, 2015

1616 Porter Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,048 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$161 Per Sq Ft

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2015

COMPLETLY REMODLED IN 2011. MAINTENANCE FREE EXTERIOR, NEW SIDING, NEW WINDOWS ROOF ALL NEW IN 2011.OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH VAULTED CEILINGS UPDATED KITCHEN WITH WINDOW BENCH SEAT THAT LOOKS OUT TO THE HUGE FENCED IN BACKYARD LARGE NEWER DECK PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. 2 1/2 ATTACHED GARAGE. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH STONE FIREPLACE AND 3/4 BATH WALK OUT. 3 BEDROOMS UPSTAIRS WITH FULL BATH. NEW PAINT AND FLOORING. REALLY MUST SEE THIS HOME HAS EVERYTHING. CALL TODAY FOR A PRIVATE SHOWING.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Edwards

Realty ONE Group Impact Listed on: 04/07/2015

Realty ONE Group Impact

Last Buyer's Agent

Larry McCain

BHHS First Realty Westown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,623

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x190

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,048 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Recreation Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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 12001572001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,623

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Split Level
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 161.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 161.00
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains (Part), Laminate Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 980
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 480
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: Lower Level, Rec. Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1048
  • Total Sq Ft: 1048

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

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: 0.3490
  • Lot S F: 15200
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 80x190
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12001572001000
  • 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: 1623.00
  • Net Taxes: 1623.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1616PORTERAVEPOLKDESMOINE50315
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2015
Closed on
May 1, 2015
Sold by
Sanford Shane L and Sanford Shane Lee
Bought by
Sanford Rachelle L
Seller's Agent
Dawn Edwards
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
Larry McCain
BHHS First Realty Westown
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$169,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2005
Sold by
Steiner Cory E and Steiner Rashelle
Bought by
Sanford Shane L and Sanford Rachelle L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2003
Sold by
Alessio Thomas A and Alessio Jill R
Bought by
Steiner Cory

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,100
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2000
Sold by
Sma Investments Ltd
Bought by
Alessio Thomas A and Alessio Jill A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
10.95%
Source: Public Records

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $149,500 --
Warranty Deed $97,500 --
Corporate Deed $107,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $139,406 New Conventional
Closed $136,959 New Conventional
Closed $140,000 Unknown
Closed $120,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $93,100 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $104,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Price Changed $304,900 -1.6% $291 / Sq Ft
09/03/2025 09/03/25 For Sale $310,000 +83.4% $296 / Sq Ft
06/01/2015 06/01/15 Sold $169,000 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
05/27/2015 05/27/15 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2015 04/07/15 For Sale $169,000 -- $161 / 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 $5,042 $275,400 $36,500 $238,900
2023 $4,906 $275,400 $36,500 $238,900
2022 $4,866 $220,400 $30,300 $190,100
2021 $4,662 $220,400 $30,300 $190,100
2020 $4,836 $198,700 $27,600 $171,100
2019 $4,452 $198,700 $27,600 $171,100
2018 $4,398 $177,400 $24,100 $153,300
2017 $4,122 $177,400 $24,100 $153,300
2016 $4,010 $164,200 $21,800 $142,400
2015 $4,010 $164,200 $21,800 $142,400
2014 $3,986 $158,700 $20,700 $138,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Isaiah Thomas

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Isaiah Thomas

    Century 21 Signature

    (515) 490-0306

    4 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Isaiah Thomas
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  • Dawn Edwards

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Dawn Edwards

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 577-0498

    13 in this area

    318 Total Sales

    Dawn Edwards
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Larry McCain

    BHHS First Realty Westown

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 451875

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-01572001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous South

1616 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1616 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $169,000, approximately $161 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 1616 Porter Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Wright Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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