$150,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2017

1704 61st St Des Moines, IA 50322

Merle Hay Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,166 Sq Ft
7,200 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$129 Per Sq Ft

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Dining Area
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2022

24 Hour Sale

Last Agent to Sell the Property

OUTSIDE AGENT

OTHER Listed on: 03/15/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Holly Taylor

RE/MAX Precision

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,014

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x120

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,166 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Window Unit Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10004958000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,014

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 128.56
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 128.64
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished, Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 804
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1166
  • Total Sq Ft: 1166

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1650
  • Lot S F: 7200
  • Lot Size: 60X120
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10004958000000
  • 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: 3014.00
  • Net Taxes: 2784.00
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2022
Closed on
Aug 2, 2022
Sold by
Elizabeth Best Sarah and Elizabeth Nicholas
Bought by
Hill Emily and Hill Dakota
Seller's Agent
Erin Haemer
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
JinHee Anderson
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.33%
Current Estimated Value
$238,232

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,232
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.83%
Original Mortgage
$209,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2021
Sold by
Gilley Sarah E
Bought by
Gilley Sarah and Best Nicholas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$17,600
Interest Rate
3.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2017
Closed on
May 12, 2017
Sold by
Mcnary Brian L and Mcnary Marcie
Bought by
Gilley Sarah E
Seller's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
Buyer's Agent
Holly Taylor
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.85%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2008
Sold by
Weiss Timothy L and Weiss Heather N
Bought by
Mcnary Brian L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,837
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1999
Sold by
Atherton Thomas D and Atherton Carla K
Bought by
Weiss Timothy L and Weiss Heather N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,250
Interest Rate
7.61%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $220,000 Zbaracki Andrew J
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $139,500 Itc
Warranty Deed $111,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $209,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $17,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $17,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $121,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $18,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $120,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $127,439 FHA
Previous Owner $137,837 FHA
Previous Owner $111,250 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/02/2022 08/02/22 Sold $220,000 +2.3% $189 / Sq Ft
06/24/2022 06/24/22 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2022 06/20/22 For Sale $215,000 0.0% $184 / Sq Ft
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Price Changed $215,000 -2.3% $184 / Sq Ft
05/26/2022 05/26/22 For Sale $220,000 +46.7% $189 / Sq Ft
05/16/2017 05/16/17 Sold $150,000 +0.1% $129 / Sq Ft
05/16/2017 05/16/17 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2017 03/15/17 For Sale $149,900 -- $129 / 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 $3,414 $184,000 $39,100 $144,900
2023 $3,532 $184,000 $39,100 $144,900
2022 $3,502 $158,700 $35,300 $123,400
2021 $3,404 $158,700 $35,300 $123,400
2020 $3,530 $145,000 $31,400 $113,600
2019 $3,232 $145,000 $31,400 $113,600
2018 $3,194 $128,800 $27,400 $101,400
2017 $2,864 $128,800 $27,400 $101,400
2016 $2,784 $114,400 $23,900 $90,500
2015 $2,784 $114,400 $23,900 $90,500
2014 $2,584 $109,800 $22,600 $87,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Erin Haemer

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Erin Haemer

    RE/MAX

    (515) 689-8858

    3 in this area

    34 Total Sales

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    JinHee Anderson

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

  • O

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    OUTSIDE AGENT

    OTHER

    32 in this area

    5,732 Total Sales

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  • Holly Taylor

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Holly Taylor

    RE/MAX

    (515) 883-0789

    4 in this area

    67 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 535459

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 100-04958000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50322 Merle Hay

1704 61st St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1704 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322 and is currently priced at $150,000, approximately $128 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 1704 61st St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Windsor Elementary School, Merrill Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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