$257,500
SOLD SEP 18, 2017

1700 2nd Ave SW Altoona, IA 50009

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$172 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Clay Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2017

Looking for a space to relax, entertain, and call home? This home has a beautiful front covered porch as well as a pergola over the back deck. The large backyard is perfect for grilling, throwing a ball around, or roasting marshmallows over a fire. The master bedroom is separate from the other main floor bedrooms, and has both a walk-in shower and jetted tub. In the lower level, there is an additional living room, bedroom with a huge closet, and full bathroom to spread out in as well! Storage is not an issue with the large kitchen pantry, closets, basement storage room, and hidden under deck space. This home is close to shopping, entertainment, trails, and many other amenities. Call for your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannon Higdon

Century 21 Signature Listed on: 06/16/2017

Century 21 Signature

Last Buyer's Agent

Timothy Scheib

RE/MAX Precision

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,055

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R5

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • 3 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 17100511379543

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,055

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 173.27
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 171.67
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Daylight Window, Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1500
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 800
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: Pantry
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1500
  • Total Sq Ft: 1500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 3 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Southeast Polk

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2940
  • Lot S F: 12813
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17100511379543
  • Zoning: R5

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: 6055.00
  • Net Taxes: 5861.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Southeast Polk

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2023
Sold by
R And J Leasing & Equipment Company
Bought by
City Of Des Moines
Current Estimated Value
$381,490

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2017
Closed on
Sep 14, 2017
Sold by
Crow Elisha D and Crow Brian M
Bought by
Pickrell John and Pickrell Sheila
Seller's Agent
Shannon Higdon
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Scheib
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$270,000
Sold Price
$257,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-4.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.23%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2014
Closed on
May 21, 2014
Sold by
Parker Raymond Scott and Parker Leann K
Bought by
Suchy Elisha D and Crow Brian M
Seller's Agent
Savannah Savage
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Linda Westergaard
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$232,700
Premium/Discount to List
$3,700
1.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.09%
Original Mortgage
$46,540
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2008
Sold by
Hubbell Homes Lc
Bought by
Parker Raymond Scott and Parker Leann K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,900
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2007
Sold by
Metropolitan Residential Development Fun
Bought by
Hubbell Homes Lc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $257,500 --
Warranty Deed $233,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $214,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $40,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $229,900 No Value Available
Previous Owner $46,540 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $186,160 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $171,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $174,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $27,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $171,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $2,500,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/18/2017 09/18/17 Sold $257,500 -4.6% $172 / Sq Ft
09/18/2017 09/18/17 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2017 06/16/17 For Sale $270,000 +16.0% $180 / Sq Ft
05/22/2014 05/22/14 Sold $232,700 +1.6% $155 / Sq Ft
05/22/2014 05/22/14 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2014 03/20/14 For Sale $229,000 -- $153 / 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 $5,900 $353,000 $60,000 $293,000
2023 $5,756 $353,000 $60,000 $293,000
2022 $5,682 $291,000 $51,600 $239,400
2021 $5,666 $291,000 $51,600 $239,400
2020 $5,570 $276,200 $48,800 $227,400
2019 $5,192 $276,200 $48,800 $227,400
2018 $5,196 $253,200 $43,800 $209,400
2017 $5,260 $253,200 $43,800 $209,400
2016 $5,244 $232,800 $39,700 $193,100
2015 $5,244 $232,800 $39,700 $193,100
2014 $3,086 $199,400 $37,200 $162,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 541886

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 171-00511379543