NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1837 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $109,000 - $140,358

2 Beds
1 Bath
802 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2015

Last sale price $56,000 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 114% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $789/month

122 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shades
  • Tile Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Home Security System
  • 4-minute walk to Ashfield Park

About This Home

As of August 2015

Conveniently located 2 BR 1 A home close to park. Nice size living room that is open to the kitchen and dining area. 2 Nice size bedrooms. Updated Kitchen and Bath. White trim home and nicely decorated. All appliances and washer and dryer stay with the home. Nice mudroom/drop zone area off side entry. Newer driveway and sidewalks. This home is turnkey and would make a great starter home/investment property. Why rent when you can own!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicholas Scar

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 04/10/2015

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Co-Listed By

Valerie Scar

Iowa Realty Jordan Creek

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Baker

Iowa Realty Waukee

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x13
  • Street paved with bricks

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 802 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached 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 04002318000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 75.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 69.83
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Laminate Floors, Security System, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Slab
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Other Rooms: Pantry
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 802
  • Total Sq Ft: 802

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1490
  • Lot S F: 6500
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50x13
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04002318000000
  • 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: 1640.00
  • Net Taxes: 1640.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1837DES MOINSTPOLKDESMOINE50316

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2015
Closed on
Aug 3, 2015
Sold by
Porter Keegan and Porter Lindsay
Bought by
Reicks John
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Scar
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Baker
Iowa Realty Waukee
List Price
$62,500
Sold Price
$56,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-10.4%
Total Days on Market
122
Current Estimated Value
$119,590

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,590
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.27%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2012
Closed on
Apr 16, 2012
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Porter Keegan
Seller's Agent
Marlea DePenning
BHHS First Realty Westown
Buyer's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$46,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-7.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.12%
Original Mortgage
$43,632
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2011
Sold by
Schauer Clay Ryan
Bought by
Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2011
Sold by
Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2005
Sold by
Steven L Wolvers Properties Inc
Bought by
Schauer Clay Ryan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,900
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2004
Sold by
Graves David E and Graves Adreanne M
Bought by
Steven L Wolvers Properties Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,900
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2001
Sold by
Gibson Michael E and Gibson Laura L
Bought by
Graves David E and Graves Adreanne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,715
Interest Rate
7.69%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 1997
Sold by
Rice Bob E and Dake William Francis
Bought by
United Companies Lending Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1996
Sold by
United Companies Lending Corp
Bought by
Gibson Michael E and Gibson Laura L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$22,400
Interest Rate
7.65%
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
Reicks John $55,500 Attorney
Porter Keegan -- None Available
Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company -- None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association $68,500 None Available
Schauer Clay Ryan $72,500 --
Steven L Wolvers Properties Inc $69,500 --
Graves David E $63,500 --
United Companies Lending Corp $39,028 --
Gibson Michael E $20,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Porter Keegan $43,632
Previous Owner Schauer Clay Ryan $72,900
Previous Owner Steven L Wolvers Properties Inc $55,900
Previous Owner Graves David E $62,715
Previous Owner Gibson Michael E $22,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/10/2015 08/10/15 Sold $56,000 -10.4% $70 / Sq Ft
08/10/2015 08/10/15 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2015 04/10/15 For Sale $62,500 +35.9% $78 / Sq Ft
04/19/2012 04/19/12 Sold $46,000 -7.8% $57 / Sq Ft
03/23/2012 03/23/12 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2012 01/25/12 For Sale $49,900 -- $62 / 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 $1,842 $104,100 $22,200 $81,900
2023 $1,768 $104,100 $22,200 $81,900
2022 $1,752 $83,900 $18,200 $65,700
2021 $1,624 $83,900 $18,200 $65,700
2020 $1,682 $73,700 $16,000 $57,700
2019 $1,512 $73,700 $16,000 $57,700
2018 $1,492 $64,800 $13,700 $51,100
2017 $1,422 $64,800 $13,700 $51,100
2016 $1,610 $61,100 $12,800 $48,300
2015 $1,610 $61,100 $12,800 $48,300
2014 $1,660 $62,500 $12,800 $49,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nicholas Scar

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Nicholas Scar

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 229-2379

    170 Total Sales

    Nicholas Scar
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Valerie Scar

    Iowa Realty Jordan Creek

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Debbie Baker

    Iowa Realty Waukee

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Marlea DePenning

    BHHS First Realty Westown

    (515) 314-3325

    46 Total Sales

    Marlea DePenning
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  • Wayne DePenning

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Wayne DePenning

    BHHS First Realty Westown

    (515) 669-2453

    2 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Wayne DePenning
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  • Pennie Carroll

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Pennie Carroll

    Pennie Carroll & Associates

    (515) 490-8025

    5 in this area

    1,296 Total Sales

    Pennie Carroll
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 452043

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 040-02318000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50316 Capitol East

1837 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1837 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316 since 10 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $119,590, approximately $149 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 1837 Des Moines 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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