$325,000
$50K PRICE DROP

245 Corene Ave Waukee, IA 50263

Estimated payment $2,170/month

Total Views 637,337
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,797 Sq Ft
$181 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring
  • Waukee Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Warrior Park & Sledding Hill

About This Home

This one just feels like home with the space and updates that this charming 2-story offers — 4 big bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a finished basement, and a backyard that's ready for summer with a fenced yard, swing set, and a storage shed. You'll love the updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and the engineered hardwood floors, too. Upstairs, four large bedrooms give everyone their own space. Downstairs is a finished basement with a large rec room area, perfect for movies or game nights, and extra storage space for any and all organizational needs. With this perfect Waukee location you're close to parks, schools, shopping, dining, and more!

Listing Agent

Chris Betts

RE/MAX Real Estate Center Listed on: 04/28/2025

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,258

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 8,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,797 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Play Equipment

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1233452020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,258

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 180.86
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Special Features: BrokerOpen
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 730
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 480
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1797
  • Total Sq Ft: 1797

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Children’s Play Set, Deck, Exterior Storage Shed, Fully Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Waukee

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1928
  • Lot S F: 8400
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1233452020
  • 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: 5258.00
  • Net Taxes: 5084.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Waukee

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Range of Values:

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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 $5,310 $322,950 $45,000 $277,950
2023 $5,310 $322,950 $45,000 $277,950
2022 $4,812 $285,490 $45,000 $240,490
2021 $4,812 $262,700 $40,000 $222,700
2020 $4,638 $244,740 $40,000 $204,740
2019 $4,486 $244,740 $40,000 $204,740
2018 $4,486 $225,880 $40,000 $185,880
2017 $3,514 $189,520 $34,000 $155,520
2016 $3,276 $176,090 $34,000 $142,090
2015 $3,184 $168,710 $0 $0
2014 $3,184 $160,990 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Price Changed $325,000 -5.8% $181 / Sq Ft
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Price Changed $345,000 -4.2% $192 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $360,000 -4.0% $200 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 For Sale $375,000 +57.6% $209 / Sq Ft
11/28/2017 11/28/17 Sold $237,900 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft
11/28/2017 11/28/17 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2017 10/19/17 For Sale $237,900 -- $132 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $238,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $270,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $226,005 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,943 FHA
Previous Owner $162,483 FHA
Previous Owner $21,958 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Chris Betts

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

(515) 690-6715

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An Iowa native, Chris lived in 6 states before returning to Iowa in 2008. He fell in love with the Ames area and he is a passionate and active member of the Ames and Gilbert Communities assisting with various philanthropic and community events each year. Chris, his wife Lauren, and their two boys, Landry and Carter, reside in Ames.

He is a proud member of the Ames Chamber, MLS Board, Gilbert Soccer Board, and Board Member for the Boys and Girls Club of Story County.

Chris

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 716769

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 12-33-452-020