NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2253 Grand Ave Unit 8 West Des Moines, IA 50265

Estimated Value: $197,000 - $216,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,304 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 06, 2015

Last sale price $122,000 $94 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,563/month

160 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Family Room
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of August 2015

Basic Cable is included in the dues! Fees include: Dues $108.00, Basic Cable $25.00, and Reserve (put in savings) $49.00. Check out this charming 2-bedroom end townhome that is nestled in a nice quiet neighborhood with a well-run association. You'll find that this home has an open dining area, spacious kitchen with pantry, family room with fireplace. On the upper level, you'll find the master bedroom with walk in closet, open air loft area great for an office, study area or rec area, 2nd bedroom, laundry room and full bathroom. Bonus features include updated wood flooring, tile flooring, large vanity tops in the bathroom, ceiling fans and exterior patio with lots of yard space. This home also includes a 2 car attached garage. With reasonable association dues this awesome location is just a few minutes from all of your major convenience needs!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Lenaghan

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 02/27/2015

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Kern

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,300

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 44 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $182 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,304 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Knapp Properties Association, Phone Number (515) 223-4000

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32004882561118

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,300

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$182 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Condo-Townhome
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 94.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 93.56
  • Unit: 8
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains (Part), Laminate Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Slab
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1304
  • Total Sq Ft: 1304

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air
  • Services: Exterior Maint./Bldg., Lawn Care

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 182.0000
  • Association Fee Term: Month
  • Association Fee: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • HOA Name: White Oaks Condos
  • Management Firm: Knapp Properties
  • Management Firm Phone: 515-223-4000

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.0010
  • Lot S F: 44
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32004882561118
  • 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: 2300.00
  • Net Taxes: 2300.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2253GRANDAVE8POLKWESTDESM50265
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2015
Closed on
Aug 2, 2015
Sold by
Oxenford Nicole and Crawford James
Bought by
Cecil Mary and Cecil Robert I
Seller's Agent
Andy Lenaghan
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Sara Kern
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$122,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-2.32%
Current Estimated Value
$207,376

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$85,376
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2009
Sold by
Discher Barbara
Bought by
Oxenford Nicole

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,862
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1997
Sold by
Heide Deb
Bought by
Discher Barbara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,400
Interest Rate
7.55%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Cecil Mary $122,000 Attorney
Oxenford Nicole $117,500 None Available
Discher Barbara A $96,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Oxenford Nicole $115,862
Previous Owner Discher Barbara A $94,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2015 08/06/15 Sold $122,000 -2.3% $94 / Sq Ft
08/06/2015 08/06/15 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2015 02/27/15 For Sale $124,900 -- $96 / 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 $2,700 $187,800 $24,600 $163,200
2023 $2,676 $187,800 $24,600 $163,200
2022 $2,644 $147,500 $19,600 $127,900
2021 $2,592 $147,500 $19,600 $127,900
2020 $2,548 $137,800 $19,200 $118,600
2019 $2,390 $137,800 $19,200 $118,600
2018 $2,392 $125,200 $18,500 $106,700
2017 $2,234 $125,200 $18,500 $106,700
2016 $2,362 $114,200 $18,100 $96,100
2015 $2,362 $114,200 $18,100 $96,100
2014 $2,372 $113,400 $20,400 $93,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Andy Lenaghan

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 707-6868

    12 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Andy Lenaghan
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  • Sara Kern

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Sara Kern

    RE/MAX

    (515) 240-2477

    4 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Sara Kern
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 449524

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-04882561118

Iowa Polk County West Des Moines 50265

2253 Grand Ave Unit 8, West Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 2253 Grand Ave Unit 8, West Des Moines, IA 50265 since 27 February 2015 and is currently estimated at $207,376, approximately $159 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 2253 Grand Ave Unit 8 is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Fairmeadows Elementary School, Stilwell Junior High School, and Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.

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