NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1818 Porter Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $210,000 - $222,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,203 Sq Ft
$179/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2021

Last sale price $167,000 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,496/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2021

Spacious 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Ranch home in a great south side location. Too many updates to list. A few are new plumbing, new electrical, updated kitchen & Baths, and new windows. Open Floor Plan with large fenced lot. Priced to sell. Schedule your showing today.

Last Listed By

Stacey Carpenter

RE/MAX Revolution Listed on: 02/01/2021

RE/MAX Revolution

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,368

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x180
  • Property is zoned N3A

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,203 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Window Egress

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12001529000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,368

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 141.31
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 138.82
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows, Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1167
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 600
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Included Items: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1203
  • Total Sq Ft: 1203

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3310
  • Lot S F: 14400
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 80X180
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12001529000000
  • Zoning: N3A

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: 3368.00
  • Net Taxes: 3368.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2021
Closed on
Apr 22, 2021
Sold by
Crooks Tracy L and Johnson Chanda A
Bought by
Xiong Choua
Seller's Agent
Stacey Carpenter
RE/MAX Revolution
Buyer's Agent
Shonna Murrey
Epique Realty
List Price
$170,000
Sold Price
$167,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.76%
Total Days on Market
46
Current Estimated Value
$215,134

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,134
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$163,975
Outstanding Balance
$150,172
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$64,962

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2019
Sold by
Crooks Gregory Dean
Bought by
Craig Tracy Linn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2015
Sold by
Cordova Cherish R
Bought by
Crooks Gregory D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2008
Sold by
Johnson Jeffrey and Johnson Chanda
Bought by
Crooks Tracy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2008
Sold by
Cordova Wayne and Cordova Cherish R
Bought by
Crooks Tracy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2001
Sold by
Crooks Tracy L and Crooks Greg D
Bought by
Wallace Pamela Kay

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Xiong Choua $167,000 None Available
Craig Tracy Linn -- None Available
Crooks Gregory D -- None Available
Crooks Tracy L -- None Available
Crooks Tracy L -- None Available
Wallace Pamela Kay -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Xiong Choua $163,975
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $167,000 -1.8% $139 / Sq Ft
03/19/2021 03/19/21 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2021 02/01/21 For Sale $170,000 -- $141 / 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 $3,500 $177,900 $36,200 $141,700
2023 $3,356 $177,900 $36,200 $141,700
2022 $3,330 $142,400 $30,100 $112,300
2021 $3,028 $142,400 $30,100 $112,300
2020 $3,717 $129,900 $27,400 $102,500
2019 $3,134 $129,900 $27,400 $102,500
2018 $3,102 $116,600 $24,000 $92,600
2017 $2,896 $116,600 $24,000 $92,600
2016 $2,822 $107,100 $21,700 $85,400
2015 $2,822 $107,100 $21,700 $85,400
2014 $2,582 $100,800 $19,900 $80,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stacey Carpenter

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Stacey Carpenter

    RE/MAX

    (515) 202-2803

    2 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Stacey Carpenter
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  • Shonna Murrey

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Shonna Murrey

    Epique Realty

    (515) 612-8939

    2 in this area

    304 Total Sales

    Shonna Murrey
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Emily Britt

    Keller Williams Legacy Group

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 621546

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-01529000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous South

1818 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 1818 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 01 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $215,134, approximately $178 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 1818 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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