$175,000
SOLD DEC 2, 2024

The Plaza 300 Walnut St Unit 1805 Des Moines, IA 50309

Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft
$553/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$233 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • In Ground Pool
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 1-minute walk to Cowles Commons

About This Home

As of December 2024

ICONIC BUILDING & PENTHOUSE VIEWS ALERT! Only a handful of homes in the entire 25-story Plaza have this fabulous height, orientation & affordability. Enjoy a nightly toddy on your private west-facing-deck with sunset skyline views and pool & tennis courts below. Literally at the epicenter of everything, watch all aspects of the Farmer’s Market & festivals unfold. Gray’s Lake to the south and DSM river views to the north are soothing and therapeutic staples of downtown life, and from this deck you can see them both ... including a marvelous vantage-point of the future rapids area for kayakers under the Woman of Achievement Bridge. Healthy-sized 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom condo is situated perfectly for entertaining and soaking in the Des Moines skyline. Secure building with climate-controlled underground parking & a full amenity package: including all utilities but electric, internet & dish TV, daily concierge, all the comfort features imaginable from gym & sauna to community library, hosting-flex room, tennis, pickleball & sunrise coffee decks. Come create the ultimate downtown getaway for yourself in this one-of-a-kind flat. Your new lifestyle awaits! Offered at $179,900.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darla Willett-Rohrssen

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 09/30/2024

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Last Buyer's Agent

Curtis Marouelli

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,996

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence

HOA Fees

  • $553 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 750 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry on main level
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Ramps

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Basketball Court
  • Covered Deck
  • Outdoor Kitchen

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Municipal Trash
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02002520001399

Community Details

Overview

  • Knapp Properties Association, Phone Number (515) 280-9332
  • The community has rules related to renting

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Snow Removal

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,996

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$553 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Condo-Townhome
  • Style: Apartment Style
  • Architecture: Modern
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 239.87
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 233.33
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Unit: 1805
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Fire Alarm, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Handicap Features: Ramp
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 750
  • Total Sq Ft: 750

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Basketball Court, Covered Deck, Exterior Kitchen, Fully Fenced Yard, Hot Tub, Tennis Court
  • Fence Type: Iron
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Pool: Inground
  • Roof: Metal
  • Street Feature: Concrete, Public Sidewalk
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Electric Forced Air
  • Services: Exterior Maint./Bldg., Internet, Lawn Care, Recreational Facilities, See Remarks, Snow Removal, Trash Service, Utilities

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Community Laundry, Community Swimming Pool, Exercise Room, Gated Community, Pet Restrictions, Rent Restrictions, Sauna, Snow Removal, Tennis
  • HOA Name: THE PLAZA HOA
  • Management Firm: Knapp Properties
  • Management Firm Phone: (515) 280-9332

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 552.7800
  • 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: 02002520001399
  • Zoning: DX1

Rental Info

  • Rent Restriction Description: No short term rentals

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2996.09
  • Net Taxes: 2996.09
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2011
Sold by
Bergen Beverly V and Bergan Beverly V
Bought by
Kincaid C Robert
Current Estimated Value
$175,236

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1999
Sold by
Fedro Catherine A and Fedro Jim
Bought by
Bergan Beverly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $74,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $66,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $37,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/02/2024 12/02/24 Sold $175,000 -2.7% $233 / Sq Ft
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2024 09/30/24 For Sale $179,900 -- $240 / 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 $2,996 $152,300 $9,700 $142,600
2023 $3,432 $152,300 $9,700 $142,600
2022 $3,406 $145,600 $9,300 $136,300
2021 $3,332 $145,600 $9,300 $136,300
2020 $3,460 $133,500 $8,500 $125,000
2019 $3,260 $133,500 $8,500 $125,000
2018 $3,226 $121,300 $7,700 $113,600
2017 $2,858 $121,300 $7,700 $113,600
2016 $2,786 $105,700 $6,700 $99,000
2015 $2,786 $105,700 $6,700 $99,000
2014 $2,540 $95,600 $6,100 $89,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Darla Willett-Rohrssen

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Darla Willett-Rohrssen

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 203-6108

    33 in this area

    140 Total Sales

    Darla Willett-Rohrssen
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  • Curtis Marouelli

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Curtis Marouelli

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 868-2548

    9 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Curtis Marouelli
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About The Plaza

Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 704945

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 020-02520001399

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50309 Downtown Des Moines

300 Walnut St Unit 1805, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 300 Walnut St Unit 1805, Des Moines, IA 50309 and is currently priced at $175,000, approximately $233 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 300 Walnut St Unit 1805 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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