NOT LISTED FOR SALE

The Plaza 300 Walnut St Unit 1204 Des Moines, IA 50309

Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $154,000 - $184,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
673 Sq Ft
$250/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 04, 2023

Last sale price $175,000 $260 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,503/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Shades
  • In Ground Pool
  • Community Center
  • 1-minute walk to Cowles Commons

About This Home

As of August 2023

Enjoy a beautifully-updated downtown Des Moines condo on the 12th floor of The Plaza that is ready for you to move in. In 2020/2021 new LVP flooring was installed throughout, new stainless steel kitchen appliances, pantry doors and renovated bathroom. The living room and kitchen are spacious and bright allowing for easy entertaining. Monthly HOA fees include heating/cooling, water, TV, internet, access to pool, gym, sun deck, tennis courts and community room. Enjoy the view from the 12th floor as you can watch weekend fireworks at the I-Cubs. This condo does include an underground parking spot. The Plaza has skywalk access so you can easily enjoy the Civic Center, Court Avenue, Wells Fargo Arena, etc.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erika Hansen

RE/MAX Real Estate Center Listed on: 05/18/2023

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Last Buyer's Agent

Karoline Benskin

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,109

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

HOA Fees

  • $409 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 673 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Municipal Trash
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Grab Bars
  • In Ground Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02002520001348

Community Details

Overview

  • Knapp Properties Association

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Community Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Snow Removal

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Security

  • Security Service
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,109

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$409 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Condo-Townhome
  • Style: Apartment Style
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 267.31
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 260.03
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Unit: 1204
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, LVP, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Slab
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Handicap Features: Grab Bars
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 673
  • Total Sq Ft: 673

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court
  • Foundation: See Remarks
  • Pool: Inground
  • Roof: Metal
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Services: Cable, Exterior Maint./Bldg., Insurance, Internet, Recreational Facilities, Security Services, Taxes, Trash Service, Utilities

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Community Center, Community Laundry, Community Swimming Pool, Exercise Room, Extra Storage, Pet Restrictions, Sauna, Snow Removal, Tennis
  • HOA Name: The Plaza
  • Management Firm: Knapp Properties

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 409.0100
  • Association Fee Term: Month
  • Association Fee: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02002520001348
  • Zoning: DXI

Rental Info

  • Rent Restriction Description: No dogs unless emotional support animal. Up to 2 cats. No smoking building. Home cannot be leased out as short-tern rental-minimum 1 year lease.

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3109.00
  • Net Taxes: 3109.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2023
Closed on
Jul 30, 2023
Sold by
Wise Karen S
Bought by
Le Viet
Seller's Agent
Erika Hansen
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Buyer's Agent
Karoline Benskin
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.72%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
$168,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,600
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.74%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2020
Closed on
Jul 8, 2020
Sold by
Kelley Patrick and Kelley Mary
Bought by
Wise Karen S
Seller's Agent
Gina Swanson
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Erika Hansen
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$157,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.60%
Original Mortgage
$162,652
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2016
Sold by
Angela M Essing
Bought by
Kelley Patrick

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,920
Interest Rate
3.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2011
Sold by
Helmick Georgia
Bought by
Essing Todd M and Essing Angela M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2007
Sold by
Berridge Kim C
Bought by
Helmick Georgia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2004
Sold by
Burt Charlotte J
Bought by
Berridge Kim C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2002
Sold by
Spencer Ann and Spencer Larry H
Bought by
Burt Charlotte J
Source: Public Records

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
Le Viet $175,000 None Listed On Document
Wise Karen S $157,000 None Available
Kelley Patrick -- --
Essing Todd M $94,500 None Available
Helmick Georgia $102,000 None Available
Berridge Kim C $99,500 --
Burt Charlotte J $108,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wise Karen S $162,652
Previous Owner Kelley Patrick $111,920
Previous Owner Kelley Patrick --
Previous Owner Kelley Patrick $111,920
Previous Owner Essing Todd M $76,000
Previous Owner Helmick Georgia $25,000
Previous Owner Berridge Kim C $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2023 08/04/23 Sold $175,000 -2.7% $260 / Sq Ft
07/17/2023 07/17/23 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2023 06/29/23 For Sale $179,900 0.0% $267 / Sq Ft
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2023 05/18/23 For Sale $179,900 +14.6% $267 / Sq Ft
07/09/2020 07/09/20 Sold $157,000 -1.8% $233 / Sq Ft
07/09/2020 07/09/20 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2020 05/04/20 For Sale $159,900 -- $238 / 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 $2,464 $133,900 $8,800 $125,100
2023 $2,936 $133,900 $8,800 $125,100
2022 $2,914 $128,000 $8,400 $119,600
2021 $2,930 $128,000 $8,400 $119,600
2020 $3,044 $117,400 $7,700 $109,700
2019 $2,868 $117,400 $7,700 $109,700
2018 $2,838 $106,700 $7,000 $99,700
2017 $2,516 $106,700 $7,000 $99,700
2016 $2,450 $93,000 $6,100 $86,900
2015 $2,450 $93,000 $6,100 $86,900
2014 $2,234 $84,100 $5,500 $78,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Erika Hansen

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Erika Hansen

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (515) 720-2618

    3 in this area

    187 Total Sales

    Erika Hansen
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  • Karoline Benskin

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Karoline Benskin

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 710-9081

    3 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Karoline Benskin
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  • Gina Swanson

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Gina Swanson

    Century 21 Signature

    (515) 418-3154

    2 in this area

    277 Total Sales

    Gina Swanson
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About The Plaza

Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 673457

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 020-02520001348

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50309 Downtown Des Moines

300 Walnut St Unit 1204, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 300 Walnut St Unit 1204, Des Moines, IA 50309 since 18 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $168,400, approximately $250 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 300 Walnut St Unit 1204 is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Walnut Street School, Callanan Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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