NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2242 Garfield Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

Accent Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $165,000 - $187,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,265 Sq Ft
$138/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 03, 2015

Last sale price $90,000 $71 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,171/month

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Tile Flooring
  • Dining Area
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2015

Make this three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home your own and enjoy the many updates and convenient location. There is even space in the basement for an exercise room, office or man cave, whatever is of best use to you. All appliances will stay including the deep freeze and laundry machines. You can move right in! Updates include: flooring, bath remodel, pex plumbing, electrical, water heater, furnace and a/c, deck, roof. Outside there is an apple tree, pear tree, raspberry bushes, rhubarb and peonies.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Cross

BH&G Real Estate Innovations Listed on: 05/29/2015

BH&G Real Estate Innovations

Co-Listed By

Dimas DeLeon

Iowa Realty Ankeny

Last Buyer's Agent

Junior Ibarra

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 9,240 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 132

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,265 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Area
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06000915000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 71.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 71.15
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Laminate Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 607
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Included Items: Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1265
  • Total Sq Ft: 1265

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage: 2 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: 0.2120
  • Lot S F: 9240
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 70 X 132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06000915000000
  • 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: 2253.00
  • Net Taxes: 2253.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2242GARFIELDAVEPOLKDESMOINE50317
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2015
Closed on
Aug 3, 2015
Sold by
Mendoza Ricardo and Mendoza Mahitzin
Bought by
Hernandez Jaime Rivera
Seller's Agent
Kim Cross
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Buyer's Agent
Junior Ibarra
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$90,000
Total Days on Market
61
Current Estimated Value
$174,001

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,001
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.91%
Original Mortgage
$84,350
Outstanding Balance
$67,434
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$106,567

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2002
Sold by
Mendoza Maria J and Mendoza Miguel
Bought by
Mendoza Ricardo and Mendoza Mahitzin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2001
Sold by
Vanleuang Khoy and Cathi Dam
Bought by
Mendoza Ricardo and Mendoza Maria J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,417
Interest Rate
7.58%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hernandez Jaime Rivera $90,000 Attorney
Mendoza Ricardo -- --
Mendoza Ricardo $64,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hernandez Jaime Rivera $23,813
Closed Hernandez Jaime Rivera $4,400
Open Hernandez Jaime Rivera $84,350
Previous Owner Mendoza Ricardo $53,000
Previous Owner Mendoza Ricardo $72,417
Closed Mendoza Ricardo $8,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/03/2015 08/03/15 Sold $90,000 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft
07/29/2015 07/29/15 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2015 05/29/15 For Sale $90,000 -- $71 / 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 $2,372 $131,000 $27,900 $103,100
2023 $2,232 $131,000 $27,900 $103,100
2022 $2,214 $103,600 $23,300 $80,300
2021 $2,134 $103,600 $23,300 $80,300
2020 $2,212 $94,100 $21,200 $72,900
2019 $2,334 $94,100 $21,200 $72,900
2018 $2,306 $95,400 $18,700 $76,700
2017 $2,226 $95,400 $18,700 $76,700
2016 $2,392 $90,800 $17,700 $73,100
2015 $2,392 $90,800 $17,700 $73,100
2014 $2,282 $85,900 $16,600 $69,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kim Cross

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Kim Cross

    BH&G Real Estate Innovations

    (515) 577-2348

    59 Total Sales

    Kim Cross
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Dimas DeLeon

    Iowa Realty Ankeny

  • Junior Ibarra

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Junior Ibarra

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 988-3227

    19 in this area

    869 Total Sales

    Junior Ibarra
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 455465

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-00915000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Accent

2242 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 2242 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 since 29 May 2015 and is currently estimated at $174,001, approximately $137 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 2242 Garfield Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Phillips Elementary, Hiatt Middle School, and East High School.

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