NOT LISTED FOR SALE

208 Watson Ave Des Moines, IA 50313

Union Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $149,027 - $175,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,025 Sq Ft
$158/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2019

Last sale price $120,000 $117 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,103/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Bungalow
  • Carpet
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of September 2019

Totally remodeled home with newer HVAC, vinyl windows, updated electrical, plumbing, updated interior, first-floor laundry, newer sewer line, driveway, and deck off front and rear. Home boasts a large living room, eat-in kitchen and has good size rooms. Surrounded by newer homes near Union Park! Get in quick

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Maro

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 07/19/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Maro

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 07/19/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,466

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x132

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,025 Sq Ft Home
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07004501000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,466

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 121.95
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 117.07
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 203
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1025
  • Total Sq Ft: 1025

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

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: 0.1520
  • Lot S F: 6600
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07004501000000
  • 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: 1466.00
  • Net Taxes: 1466.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2019
Closed on
Sep 25, 2019
Sold by
Brown Kathryn E and Brown Craig
Bought by
Deng
Seller's Agent
Matt Maro
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Matt Maro
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-4%
Total Days on Market
28
Current Estimated Value
$162,007

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,007
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.14%
Original Mortgage
$5,000
Outstanding Balance
$4,447
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Estimated Equity
$182,678

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2018
Sold by
Brueck Kathryn E and Brown Kathryn E
Bought by
Brown Kathryn E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2015
Closed on
Feb 11, 2015
Sold by
Burnett Travos A and Burnett Robin K
Bought by
Brueck Kathyrn E
Seller's Agent
Cy Phillips
Space Simply
Buyer's Agent
Delores Shane
Iowa Realty Ankeny
List Price
$85,000
Sold Price
$87,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
2.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.66%
Original Mortgage
$85,914
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2012
Sold by
Hintz Linda J and Hintz Lee E
Bought by
Burnett Travis A and Burnett Robin K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,600
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2008
Sold by
Sirianni Timothy Joseph
Bought by
Hintz Linda Jo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2005
Sold by
Sirianni Joseph M and Sirianni Patricia J
Bought by
Hintz Linda J
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
Deng $120,000 None Available
Brown Kathryn E -- None Available
Brueck Kathyrn E $87,500 None Available
Burnett Travis A $56,500 None Available
Hintz Linda Jo -- None Available
Hintz Linda J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Deng $5,000
Open Deng $117,825
Previous Owner Brown Kathryn $10,000
Previous Owner Brueck Kathyrn E $85,914
Previous Owner Burnett Travis A $53,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Sold $120,000 -4.0% $117 / Sq Ft
08/16/2019 08/16/19 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2019 07/19/19 For Sale $125,000 +42.9% $122 / Sq Ft
02/16/2015 02/16/15 Sold $87,500 +2.9% $85 / Sq Ft
02/16/2015 02/16/15 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2015 01/14/15 For Sale $85,000 -- $83 / 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 $2,310 $117,400 $14,400 $103,000
2023 $2,356 $117,400 $14,400 $103,000
2022 $2,338 $100,000 $12,600 $87,400
2021 $2,186 $100,000 $12,600 $87,400
2020 $1,674 $87,600 $11,000 $76,600
2019 $1,480 $87,600 $11,000 $76,600
2018 $1,466 $78,100 $9,500 $68,600
2017 $1,452 $78,100 $9,500 $68,600
2016 $898 $76,700 $9,300 $67,400
2015 $898 $57,100 $9,300 $47,800
2014 $712 $61,800 $10,000 $51,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matt Maro

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Matt Maro

    RE/MAX

    (515) 779-3469

    6 in this area

    331 Total Sales

    Matt Maro
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  • Cy Phillips

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Cy Phillips

    Space Simply

    (515) 423-0899

    4 in this area

    603 Total Sales

    Cy Phillips
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Delores Shane

    Iowa Realty Ankeny

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 587313

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-04501000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50313 Union Park

208 Watson Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 208 Watson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 since 19 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $162,007, approximately $158 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 208 Watson Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Findley Elementary School, Harding Middle School, and North High School.

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