NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2961 E Ovid Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $133,899 - $186,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
822 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 25, 2025

Last sale price $196,000 $238 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,037 / mo

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Mud Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • No HOA
  • Covered Deck

About This Home

As of March 2025

Completely remodeled move in ready 2 bed 1 bath ranch minutes from Downtown, Altoona and Ankeny. Located on a quiet street within very close walking distance of local Middle School. Offers a large, secluded backyard with screened in back patio, firepit and garden shed. A true turnkey property! Simply put your things down, hang your TV and cozy up in front of the fireplace. NEW- LVP flooring/carpet/backsplash/quartz countertops/cabinets/windows/doors/trim/walls/washer/dryer/microwave/dishwasher/garbage disposal/sink & faucet/toilet/fresh paint inside and out/front deck/back patio roof/smoke detectors and fixtures. ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDED IN SALE ELECTRIC-has been COMPLETLY rewired and updated to code including new panel. NEWER- roof/ furnace/ Air conditioning unit STEEL BEAMS- foundation is lined with steel I beams providing a strong structure to prevent settling, sagging and protect your home against any movements. *Listing agent owns property

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Rehm

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 11/26/2024

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Rehm

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 11/26/2024

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,057

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 12,375 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x225

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 822 Sq Ft Home
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06006167000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,057

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 231.14
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 238.44
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, LVP, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Other Rooms: 3 Season, Mud Room
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 822
  • Total Sq Ft: 822

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Covered Patio, Fire Pit, Screened Porch
  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete, Gravel

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2840
  • Lot S F: 12375
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 55X225
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06006167000000
  • 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: 2057.00
  • Net Taxes: 2057.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 26, 2024
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brian Rehm
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Brian Rehm
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$198,400
Sold Price
$196,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-1.21%
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
$158,725

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$37,275
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-14.47%
Original Mortgage
$202,468
Interest Rate
0.0687%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2024
Closed on
Sep 24, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steven Camerona
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Buyer's Agent
Brian Rehm
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$80,000
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
18.75%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
325.66%
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
0.0566%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2024
Closed on
Jul 30, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steven Camerona
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Buyer's Agent
Brian Rehm
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$80,000
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
18.75%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
0.0566%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2021
Closed on
Dec 16, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kate Anderson
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Terranova
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$117,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.24%
Original Mortgage
$11,700
Interest Rate
0.0311%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2016
Closed on
Jan 14, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Volquardsen
Local Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Kate Anderson
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$80,000
Sold Price
$56,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,500
-29.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.54%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$196,000 None Listed On Document
$95,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$117,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $209,300
Closed $202,468
Previous Owner $170,000
Previous Owner $11,700
Previous Owner $105,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Sold $196,000 +3.2% $238 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Price Changed $190,000 -1.2% $231 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Price Changed $192,400 -1.0% $234 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Price Changed $194,400 -2.0% $236 / Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Sale $198,400 +1.2% $241 / Sq Ft
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Off Market $196,000 -- --
12/17/2024 12/17/24 Price Changed $199,900 -1.5% $243 / Sq Ft
12/06/2024 12/06/24 Price Changed $203,000 -0.9% $247 / Sq Ft
12/03/2024 12/03/24 Price Changed $204,900 -2.4% $249 / Sq Ft
11/26/2024 11/26/24 For Sale $210,000 +121.1% $255 / Sq Ft
09/23/2024 09/23/24 Sold $95,000 +18.8% $116 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/03/2024 09/03/24 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2024 08/30/24 For Sale $80,000 -31.6% $97 / Sq Ft
12/17/2021 12/17/21 Sold $117,000 -2.5% $142 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/17/2021 12/17/21 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2021 10/28/21 For Sale $120,000 +112.4% $146 / Sq Ft
12/02/2016 12/02/16 Sold $56,500 -29.4% $69 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/02/2016 12/02/16 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2016 04/19/16 For Sale $80,000 -- $97 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $2,058 $119,600 $32,800 $86,800
2024 $2,058 $104,600 $28,700 $75,900
2023 $2,008 $104,600 $28,700 $75,900
2022 $1,638 $85,200 $23,800 $61,400
2021 $1,604 $79,000 $23,800 $55,200
2020 $1,662 $72,900 $22,100 $50,800
2019 $1,496 $72,900 $22,100 $50,800
2018 $1,870 $64,200 $19,500 $44,700
2017 $1,670 $79,000 $19,500 $59,500
2016 $1,620 $73,500 $18,100 $55,400
2015 $1,620 $73,500 $18,100 $55,400
2014 $1,322 $68,700 $16,700 $52,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Brian Rehm

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

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  • Steven Camerona

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Steven Camerona

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    (515) 277-6211

    5 in this area

    232 Total Sales

    Steven Camerona
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  • Kate Anderson

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kate Anderson

    RE/MAX

    (515) 537-5263

    3 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Kate Anderson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lisa Terranova

    RE/MAX

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  • Michael Volquardsen

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Michael Volquardsen

    Local Realty Company

    (515) 494-5733

    1 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Michael Volquardsen
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 708353

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-06167000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Fairmont Park

2961 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA

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