NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2303 Amherst St Des Moines, IA 50313

Union Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $170,000 - $188,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,155 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 09, 2016

Last sale price $110,000 $95 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,307/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of August 2016

Great location for this Characteristic Home. Just a house away from Union Park with its playgrounds, rocket slide, wading pool and Carousel. The Main Level features a newly Remodeled Kitchen, Arched Open Doorways between the Dining Room, Livingroom and front Nook Area. The Spacious Family Room includes a Fireplace with built in Shelving on each side. Upstairs has two bedrooms with walk-in closets and a Full Bath. The Basement offers a Non-Conforming Bedroom, a Smaller Bonus Room and a 3/4 Bath with Laundry Area. Well maintained Original Hardwood Floors on both the Main and Upper levels and Fresh Paint throughout the home. Behind the One Car Attached Garage is an Enclosed Porch for hanging out and enjoying the view of the Private Backyard. All Appliances are included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ronna Cross

Platinum Realty LLC Listed on: 07/01/2016

Platinum Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Seth Walker

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,328

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 4,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x94

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,155 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached 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 07002261000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,328

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 92.64
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 95.24
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Fireplace Equipment, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 572
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1155
  • Total Sq Ft: 1155

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Rubber
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

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: 0.1080
  • Lot S F: 4700
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X94
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07002261000000
  • 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: 2328.00
  • Net Taxes: 2097.00
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2016
Closed on
Aug 8, 2016
Sold by
Brown Skye
Bought by
Jamieson Timothy and Staake Blake Lyal
Seller's Agent
Ronna Cross
Platinum Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Seth Walker
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$107,000
Sold Price
$110,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
2.8%
Total Days on Market
39
Current Estimated Value
$181,879

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$71,879
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.85%
Original Mortgage
$11,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2012
Sold by
Groenenboom Marcia F and Miller Paul W
Bought by
Brown Skye

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,850
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Jamieson Timothy $110,000 None Available
Brown Skye $82,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Staake Blake Lyal $105,500
Closed Jamieson Timothy $11,000
Closed Jamieson Timothy $99,000
Previous Owner Brown Skye $78,850
Previous Owner Miller Marcia $63,724
Previous Owner Groenenboom Marcia $68,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2016 08/09/16 Sold $110,000 +2.8% $95 / Sq Ft
08/09/2016 08/09/16 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2016 07/01/16 For Sale $107,000 -- $93 / 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 $3,474 $176,600 $18,200 $158,400
2023 $3,222 $176,600 $18,200 $158,400
2022 $3,198 $136,700 $14,500 $122,200
2021 $2,984 $136,700 $14,500 $122,200
2020 $3,100 $119,600 $12,800 $106,800
2019 $2,864 $119,600 $12,800 $106,800
2018 $2,836 $106,600 $11,300 $95,300
2017 $2,144 $106,600 $11,300 $95,300
2016 $2,084 $87,800 $10,300 $77,500
2015 $2,084 $87,800 $10,300 $77,500
2014 $2,032 $85,200 $9,900 $75,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ronna Cross

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ronna Cross

    Platinum Realty LLC

    (515) 707-0315

    14 Total Sales

    Ronna Cross
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  • Seth Walker

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Seth Walker

    RE/MAX

    (515) 577-3728

    8 in this area

    541 Total Sales

    Seth Walker
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 521203

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-02261000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50313 Union Park

2303 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 2303 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA 50313 since 01 July 2016 and is currently estimated at $181,879, approximately $157 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 2303 Amherst St 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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