NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1721 S Union St Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $71,135 - $196,000

-- Bed
1 Bath
1,070 Sq Ft
$116/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 26, 2019

Last sale price $50,000 $47 Per Sq Ft

Est. 148% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $708/month

1 Day on Market

About This Home

As of June 2019

This home is located at 1721 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 25 June 2019 and is currently estimated at $124,034, approximately $115 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1721 S Union St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including McKinley Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

OUTSIDE AGENT

OTHER Listed on: 06/25/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Maro

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $847

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 4,224 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 32x132

Interior Spaces

  • 1,070 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02002652000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$847

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 46.73
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 46.73
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 528
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1070
  • Total Sq Ft: 1070

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.0970
  • Lot S F: 4224
  • Lot Size: 32X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02002652000000
  • Zoning: R

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: 847.00
  • Net Taxes: 616.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2019
Closed on
Jun 20, 2019
Sold by
Bishop Mary A and Estate Of Mary Jane Bishop
Bought by
South Village Llc
Seller's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
Buyer's Agent
Matt Maro
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$50,000
Sold Price
$50,000
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$124,034

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$74,034
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2002
Sold by
Schafer Harold R and Schafer Vera L
Bought by
Bishop Mary Jane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1997
Sold by
Schafer Harold R and Schafer Vera L
Bought by
Bishop Mary Jane
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
South Village Llc $50,000 None Available
Bishop Mary Jane $10,500 --
Bishop Mary Jane $11,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2019 07/02/19 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2019 06/26/19 Sold $50,000 0.0% $47 / Sq Ft
06/25/2019 06/25/19 For Sale $50,000 -- $47 / 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 $176 $8,900 $8,900 $0
2023 $864 $8,900 $8,900 $0
2022 $858 $36,700 $9,800 $26,900
2021 $816 $36,700 $9,800 $26,900
2020 $3,177 $32,700 $8,600 $24,100
2019 $628 $32,700 $8,600 $24,100
2018 $616 $31,900 $7,800 $24,100
2017 $606 $31,900 $7,800 $24,100
2016 $584 $30,900 $7,300 $23,600
2015 $584 $30,900 $7,300 $23,600
2014 $614 $32,900 $7,600 $25,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • O

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    OUTSIDE AGENT

    OTHER

    4 in this area

    5,779 Total Sales

    OUTSIDE AGENT
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  • Matt Maro

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Matt Maro

    RE/MAX

    (515) 779-3469

    3 in this area

    332 Total Sales

    Matt Maro
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 585914

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 020-02652000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 McKinley School

1721 S Union St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1721 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 25 June 2019 and is currently estimated at $124,034, approximately $115 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1721 S Union St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including McKinley Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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