NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1617 E Walnut St Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $84,000 - $182,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
963 Sq Ft
$136/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2017

Last sale price $47,201 $49 Per Sq Ft

Est. 178% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $910/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 3-minute walk to Redhead Park

About This Home

As of December 2017

3 bedroom 1 bathroom one and half story with good yard. Home also has a 2 car garage. HUD Homes are Sold AS-IS. Listing #161-237960 Earnest Deposit $1000 if offer over 50k, $500 if offer under 50k. Must Be Certified Funds, earnest money check is made out to buyers choice of title company for closing, ask Listing Agent for details. Managed by Chronos Solutions, offers made at HUDHomeStore website.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Camerona

Iowa Realty Beaverdale Listed on: 11/19/2016

Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Pierce Honer

Summit Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Lot Details

  • 5,985 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x171

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 963 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04005595000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 47.77
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 49.01
  • Termite: Under Maintenance Contract - No Need for Inspection
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 397
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 963
  • Total Sq Ft: 963

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1370
  • Lot S F: 5985
  • Lot Size: 35X171
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04005595000000
  • 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: 1561.00
  • Net Taxes: 1332.00
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2017
Sold by
Earls Traycee Sue
Bought by
Earls Traycee Sue and Gordin Tyler Lee
Total Days on Market
50
Current Estimated Value
$131,317

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,550
Outstanding Balance
$94,477
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$39,654

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2017
Sold by
American Homes Llc
Bought by
Earls Traycee Sue

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,550
Outstanding Balance
$94,477
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$39,654

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2016
Sold by
Barton Sue M
Bought by
Wilmington Savings Fund Society

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2008
Sold by
Gerald Timothy R and Gerald Leanna
Bought by
Barton Sue

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,302
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2007
Sold by
Gerald Timothy R
Bought by
Jammers Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,250
Interest Rate
10.25%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 1997
Sold by
Ethofer Mark D
Bought by
Gerald Timothy R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$33,900
Interest Rate
8.17%
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
Earls Traycee Sue -- None Available
Earls Traycee Sue $115,000 None Available
Wilmington Savings Fund Society $50,730 None Available
Barton Sue $77,000 None Available
Jammers Investments Llc $54,000 None Available
Gerald Timothy R $34,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Earls Traycee Sue $111,550
Previous Owner Barton Sue $76,302
Previous Owner Jammers Investments Llc $53,250
Previous Owner Gerald Timothy R $56,000
Previous Owner Gerald Timothy R $33,900
Closed Gerald Timothy R $6,996
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2017 12/30/17 Sold $47,201 +2.6% $49 / Sq Ft
01/08/2017 01/08/17 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2016 11/19/16 For Sale $46,000 -- $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 $2,106 $107,100 $10,000 $97,100
2023 $1,918 $107,100 $10,000 $97,100
2022 $1,904 $81,400 $8,100 $73,300
2021 $1,800 $81,400 $8,100 $73,300
2020 $1,870 $72,100 $7,100 $65,000
2019 $1,642 $72,100 $7,100 $65,000
2018 $1,626 $61,100 $5,900 $55,200
2017 $1,336 $61,100 $5,900 $55,200
2016 $1,296 $57,900 $5,400 $52,500
2015 $1,296 $57,900 $5,400 $52,500
2014 $1,226 $56,800 $5,400 $51,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steven Camerona

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Steven Camerona

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    (515) 277-6211

    2 in this area

    212 Total Sales

    Steven Camerona
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  • Lisa Pierce Honer

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Lisa Pierce Honer

    Summit Realty

    (515) 360-6442

    149 Total Sales

    Lisa Pierce Honer
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 529052

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 040-05595000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50316 Capitol East

1617 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1617 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 since 19 November 2016 and is currently estimated at $131,317, approximately $136 per square foot. This property was built in 1903. 1617 E Walnut St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Capitol View Elementary School, Hiatt Middle School, and East High School.

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