NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2953 E Seneca Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $205,000 - $222,614

3 Beds
2 Baths
826 Sq Ft
$258/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 03, 2022

Last sale price $200,000 $242 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,477/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Ranch Style House
  • Corner Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2022

24 hour sale

Last Listed By

Tony Berry

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 05/06/2022

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,122

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 10,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x125
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 826 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06000001009000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,122

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 241.53
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 242.13
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • Basement Description: Finished, Partial Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 816
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 600
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 826
  • Total Sq Ft: 826

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

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: 0.2300
  • Lot S F: 10000
  • Lot Shape: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: 80X125
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06000001009000
  • 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: 4122.00
  • Net Taxes: 3894.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2022
Closed on
May 30, 2022
Sold by
Mooers and Jacob
Bought by
Geiken Jacob
Seller's Agent
Tony Berry
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Matt Webb
Iowa Realty South
List Price
$199,500
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$500
0.25%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$213,154

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,154
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.18%
Original Mortgage
$189,763
Outstanding Balance
$181,594
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$31,560

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2018
Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
Acheson Jennifer and Russ Jerome
Bought by
Hockett Kelsey
Seller's Agent
Christopher Huffey
RE/MAX Revolution
Buyer's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$147,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-1.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$10,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2011
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Acheson Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$51,970
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2011
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2011
Sold by
Huffman Dustin R and Mathews Karrie L
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2005
Sold by
Hornback Victoria C and Hornback John
Bought by
Huffman Dustin R and Mathews Karrie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,364
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1999
Sold by
Amsden Daniel K and Amsden Sandra J
Bought by
Hornback Victoria C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,250
Interest Rate
7.59%

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
Geiken Jacob $200,000 Abendroth Russell Barnett Law
Hockett Kelsey $147,500 None Available
Acheson Jennifer -- None Available
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $133,324 None Available
Huffman Dustin R $129,000 --
Hornback Victoria C $83,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Geiken Jacob $189,763
Previous Owner Hockett Kelsey Marie $10,500
Previous Owner Hockett Kelsey $130,550
Previous Owner Acheson Jennifer $51,970
Previous Owner Acheson Jennifer $12,000
Previous Owner Huffman Dustin R $127,364
Previous Owner Hornback Victoria C $48,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Sold $200,000 +0.3% $242 / Sq Ft
05/09/2022 05/09/22 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2022 05/06/22 For Sale $199,500 +35.3% $242 / Sq Ft
05/25/2018 05/25/18 Sold $147,500 -1.6% $179 / Sq Ft
05/25/2018 05/25/18 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2018 04/20/18 For Sale $149,900 -- $181 / 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 $3,540 $190,400 $25,400 $165,000
2023 $3,604 $190,400 $25,400 $165,000
2022 $3,574 $161,800 $22,300 $139,500
2021 $3,506 $161,800 $22,300 $139,500
2020 $3,638 $149,100 $20,600 $128,500
2019 $3,268 $149,100 $20,600 $128,500
2018 $3,230 $130,100 $17,600 $112,500
2017 $3,002 $130,100 $17,600 $112,500
2016 $2,920 $119,500 $15,900 $103,600
2015 $2,920 $119,500 $15,900 $103,600
2014 $2,694 $110,100 $14,300 $95,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tony Berry

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Tony Berry

    RE/MAX

    (515) 981-6068

    1 in this area

    200 Total Sales

    Tony Berry
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Matt Webb

    Iowa Realty South

    (515) 669-9756

    3 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Matt Webb
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Christopher Huffey

    RE/MAX

    (515) 669-3743

    30 Total Sales

    Christopher Huffey
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  • Pennie Carroll

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Pennie Carroll

    Pennie Carroll & Associates

    (515) 490-8025

    6 in this area

    1,318 Total Sales

    Pennie Carroll
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 651505

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-00001009000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Douglas Acres

2953 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 2953 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 since 06 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $213,154, approximately $258 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 2953 E Seneca Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Garton Elementary School, Goodrell Middle School, and North High School.

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