NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2917 Elm St West Des Moines, IA 50265

Estimated Value: $332,000 - $356,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,783 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 08, 2013

Last sale price $185,000 $104 Per Sq Ft

Est. 87% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,346/month

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Kiwanis Park

About This Home

As of July 2013

ABSOLUTELY IMMACULATE 3 BEDROOM, TWO STORY HOME WITH NEARLY 1800 FINISHED SQUARE FEET PLUS OPEN BASEMENT READY TO FINISH! FIRST FLOOR FEATURES FORMAL LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEWER WHITE APPLIANCES & GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, PLUS SPACIOUS EAT-IN KITCHEN W/SLIDERS THAT LEAD TO HUGE DECK W/BENCHES. LARGE PRIVATE BACKYARD WITH BEAUTIFUL MATURE TREES! SECOND FLOOR INCLUDES 3 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS INCLUDING HUGE MASTER SUITE W/ATTACHED FULL BATH & LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET. UPDATES INCLUDE NEWER FLOORING, SEAMLESS STEEL SIDING ('04), NEWER FURNACE & AC, SUMP PUMP ('10), SOME NEW INTERIOR PAINT ('12), ALL NEW LIGHTS & SWITCHES, 2 NEWER FANS, NEW OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR ('09). SHOWS LIKE A MODEL! EASY SHOW! FLEXIBLE POSSESSION! WALK TO KIWANS PARK!

Last Listed By

Stephanie Wright

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 04/05/2013

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,496

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 9,460 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,783 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003026631000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,496

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 112.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 104.00
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains (Part), Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 747
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1783
  • Total Sq Ft: 1783

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, See Remarks
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2170
  • Lot S F: 9460
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32003026631000
  • 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: 3496.00
  • Net Taxes: 3358.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2917ELMSTPOLKWESTDESM50265

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2016
Sold by
Schelling Alexander A
Bought by
Desertcrest Ok Llc
Total Days on Market
94
Current Estimated Value
$345,668

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$122,031
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$228,379

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2015
Sold by
Schelling Beverly and Schelling Gaylord
Bought by
Schelling Alexander A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,817
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2013
Closed on
Jul 8, 2013
Sold by
Thornton John and Thornton Nancy
Bought by
Schelling Alex A and Schelling Beverly
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Wright
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Kirk Howsare
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-13.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$181,649
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Range of Values:

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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
Desertcrest Ok Llc $217,000 None Available
Schelling Alexander A -- None Available
Schelling Alex A $185,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Desertcrest Ok Llc $150,000
Previous Owner Schelling Alexander A $184,817
Previous Owner Schelling Alex A $181,649
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2013 07/08/13 Sold $185,000 -13.9% $104 / Sq Ft
06/08/2013 06/08/13 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2013 04/05/13 For Sale $214,900 -- $121 / 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 $5,154 $325,200 $61,100 $264,100
2023 $5,018 $325,200 $61,100 $264,100
2022 $4,960 $259,900 $50,000 $209,900
2021 $4,972 $259,900 $50,000 $209,900
2020 $4,896 $247,900 $47,700 $200,200
2019 $4,706 $247,900 $47,700 $200,200
2018 $4,716 $229,700 $43,000 $186,700
2017 $4,418 $229,700 $43,000 $186,700
2016 $4,142 $209,000 $38,600 $170,400
2015 $4,142 $209,000 $38,600 $170,400
2014 $3,758 $188,400 $33,900 $154,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephanie Wright

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Stephanie Wright

    RE/MAX

    (515) 202-6150

    95 in this area

    234 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Kirk Howsare

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 202-8625

    20 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    Kirk Howsare
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 415236

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-03026631000

Iowa Polk County West Des Moines 50265

2917 Elm St, West Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in West Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 2917 Elm St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 since 05 April 2013 and is currently estimated at $345,668, approximately $193 per square foot. This property was built in 1989. 2917 Elm St 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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