NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2551 Garfield Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

Accent Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $105,566 - $130,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
480 Sq Ft
$236/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 06, 2016

Last sale price $24,500 $51 Per Sq Ft

Est. 363% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $714/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Family Room
  • Carpet
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2016

Excellent East Side opportunity! Own this home for over $26,800 below assessed value! Adorable one bedroom starter home with updated vinyl siding and windows, 3/4 bath with newer Oak vanity and shower enclosure, first floor laundry, a large 139ft deep lot and an oversized 14 x 20 detached garage. Why rent when you can own for less? This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Visit the HomePath website for additional details on this home and others offered by Fannie Mae.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diana Pastor

Country Estates Realty Listed on: 04/07/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Crabb

Century 21 Signature

Century 21 Signature

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 6,950 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x139

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 480 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • No Cooling

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06007775000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 52.07
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 51.04
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 480
  • Total Sq Ft: 480

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1600
  • Lot S F: 6950
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X139
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06007775000000
  • Zoning: R

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: 1364.00
  • Net Taxes: 1364.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2016
Closed on
May 4, 2016
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Howard Gregory A
Seller's Agent
Diana Pastor
Country Estates Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mike Crabb
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$24,995
Sold Price
$24,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$495
-1.98%
Total Days on Market
20
Current Estimated Value
$113,392

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$88,892
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.34%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2016
Closed on
Apr 11, 2016
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Seller's Agent
Diana Pastor
Country Estates Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mike Crabb
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$24,995
Sold Price
$24,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$495
-1.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2016
Sold by
Vercande Richter
Bought by
Bank Of America Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2006
Sold by
Meadows Marietta D
Bought by
Vercande Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,750
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2003
Sold by
Hicks Robert J and Hicks Elizabeth J
Bought by
Meadows Marietta D
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
Howard Gregory A $24,500 None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Bank Of America Na $26,200 None Available
Vercande Michael $49,000 Itc
Meadows Marietta D $17,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vercande Michael $48,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/06/2016 05/06/16 Sold $24,500 -2.0% $51 / Sq Ft
04/27/2016 04/27/16 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2016 04/07/16 For Sale $24,995 -- $52 / 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 $1,338 $78,500 $23,600 $54,900
2023 $1,278 $87,700 $23,600 $64,100
2022 $1,266 $72,300 $19,600 $52,700
2021 $1,208 $72,300 $19,600 $52,700
2020 $1,250 $66,200 $17,900 $48,300
2019 $1,234 $66,200 $17,900 $48,300
2018 $1,216 $54,400 $15,800 $38,600
2017 $1,170 $54,400 $15,800 $38,600
2016 $1,364 $51,800 $14,900 $36,900
2015 $1,364 $51,800 $14,900 $36,900
2014 $1,364 $51,300 $14,500 $36,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Diana Pastor

    Country Estates Realty

    (515) 710-7100

    4 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Diana Pastor
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  • Mike Crabb

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Mike Crabb

    Century 21 Signature

    (515) 802-6822

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 514758

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-07775000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Accent

2551 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 2551 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 since 07 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $113,392, approximately $236 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 2551 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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